Lead Accountant Salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Lead Accountant make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Lead Accountant salary in Philadelphia, PA is $121,238 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $108,459 and $135,497. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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CPA - Tax Manager
Undisclosed - San Francisco , CA
Our esteemed CPA firm is expanding, and we're seeking an experienced and dynamic Tax Manager to ... Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Accountant/Office Manager
Texas Independent Automobile Dealers Association - Austin , TX
Non-profit trade association seeks experienced full-time Accountant/Office Manager to join our ... We are seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to lead our efforts in ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Senior Accountant
Ferrotec - Livermore , CA
Monthly Tasks: 1. Monthly Close Process o Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring all ... A or equivalent professional designation is a plus. • Experience: At least 3-5 years of ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Agronomy Accounting Team Lead
AgState - Cherokee , IA
Agronomy Accounting Team Lead An Agronomy Accounting Team Lead is a professional who plays a crucial role in the financial management and accounting functions within AgState's agronomy department
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Senior Accountant / CPA
NEW Accounting and Consulting LLC - Saint Louis , MO
As a Senior Accountant, you will lead a pod team, oversee client accounting activities, ensure high-quality financial reporting, and serve as the primary point of contact for a group of small ...
ZipRecruiter - 24 days ago
Project Accountant
RSVC Company - Riverside , CA
They support the Project Manager, who is the lead manager for the project and liaison to the client. The Project Accountant will maintain the highest level of professionalism and ethics in the ...
LinkedIn - 26 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Accountant in Philadelphia, PA. The base salary for Lead Accountant ranges from $108,459 to $135,497 with the average base salary of $121,238. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $113,229 to $146,901 with the average total cash compensation of $128,881.

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About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania    Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most popul....More

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Accountant: Regulatory Compliance, Close

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