Lead Accountant Salary in San Francisco, California

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How much does a Lead Accountant make in San Francisco, CA? The average Lead Accountant salary in San Francisco, CA is $143,511 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $128,385 and $160,389. 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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Senior Technical Accountant
Genuine Search Group - Dallas , TX
As a Senior Accountant, you will take the lead on our month-end and quarter-end close processes. This means you will be responsible for preparing and posting journal entries related to revenue ...
LinkedIn - 1 day 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 - 10 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 - 3 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 - 27 days ago
Financial Accountant
Plum Paper, division of Avery Products Corporation - Vista , CA
We are looking for a Financial Accountant . The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy and ... Lead Continuous Improvement Projects to enhance efficiency and eliminate non-value-added work
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Senior Revenue Accountant
VORTO - Denver , CO
We are looking for a Senior Revenue Accountant to join us on our journey to facilitate a digital ... Lead complex, high value-add projects and provides oversight on processes. * Identify opportunities ...
JobGet - 85 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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Lead Accountant ranges from $128,385 to $160,389 with the average base salary of $143,511. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,031 to $173,889 with the average total cash compensation of $152,558.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

Lead Accountant Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose

Skills associated with Lead Accountant: Regulatory Compliance, Close

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