Accounting Assistant Salaries in New York

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How Much Does an Accounting Assistant Make in New York?

Updated March 26, 2024

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$52,453/yr

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Low $46,912

Average $52,453

High $58,145

The average salary for Accounting Assistant is $52,453 per year in New York.

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$47,200

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Accounting Assistant II

$52,900

New York

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Accounting Assistant I

$47,500

New York

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Accounting Assistant IV

$67,500

New York

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Company	average base salary in (usd)	range
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Accounting Assistant	$57,520/yr	$51,101 $63,939 RANGE: $51,101 - $63,939
Robert Half Accounting Assistant	$55,288/yr	$48,445 $62,131 RANGE: $48,445 - $62,131
Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions Accounting Assistant	$52,717/yr	$46,606 $58,827 RANGE: $46,606 - $58,827
Computer Systems Integrators Inc Accounting Assistant	$67,409/yr	$60,045 $74,774 RANGE: $60,045 - $74,774
Fitch Construction Accounting Assistant	$48,459/yr	$43,051 $53,867 RANGE: $43,051 - $53,867
Gelfand Rennert & Feldman Accounting Assistant	$55,875/yr	$49,776 $61,975 RANGE: $49,776 - $61,975
USALLIANCE Financial Accounting Assistant	$72,769/yr	$64,984 $80,553 RANGE: $64,984 - $80,553
Douglas Electric Co., Inc Accounting Assistant	$48,459/yr	$43,051 $53,867 RANGE: $43,051 - $53,867
Nesco Resource, LLC Accounting Assistant	$52,497/yr	$46,638 $58,356 RANGE: $46,638 - $58,356

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Top 10 Highest Paying Cities For Accounting Assistant Jobs in New York

It is important to understand how location impacts your career prospects in the United States. There are some cities where an Accounting Assistant can find a job easily with a greater salary paid then achieve a higher standard of living. Below is the top cities list for Accounting Assistant job salaries in New York. Some cities can pay higher salaries for Accounting Assistant jobs, which can indicate that there is a large demand for Accounting Assistant positions in this city.

The following table shows top 10 cities where the Accounting Assistant salary is higher than other cities in New York. New York takes first place in this list, followed by Bronx, Brooklyn. The Accounting Assistant salary is $57,472 in New York, which is higher than the national average. There are 17 cities' Accounting Assistant salary higher than national average in New York.

The average salary for an Accounting Assistant in New York is $52,453, but we found that the city with the highest salary for Accounting Assistant jobs is New York, NY, and it is higher than Bronx. Accounting Assistant jobs in New York can have the opportunity to earn higher salaries than in other cities in New York.

CITY	ANNUAL SALARY	MONTHLY PAY	WEEKLY PAY	HOURLY WAGE
New York	$57,472	$4,789	$1,105	$28
Bronx	$57,472	$4,789	$1,105	$28
Brooklyn	$57,472	$4,789	$1,105	$28
Queens Village	$57,079	$4,757	$1,098	$27
Yonkers	$56,636	$4,720	$1,089	$27
Mount Vernon	$56,587	$4,716	$1,088	$27
Huntington	$56,095	$4,675	$1,079	$27
New Rochelle	$55,947	$4,662	$1,076	$27
Staten Island	$55,209	$4,601	$1,062	$27
Levittown	$53,979	$4,498	$1,038	$26

What Does an Accounting Assistant Do?

The exact duties depend on the employer, but an accounting assistant reports to a supervisor—likely a staff accountant or accounting manager.

Updated October 22, 2021

An Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or an accounting assistant certificate from an accredited college would also be beneficial.

Updated December 21, 2021

In addition to reporting to an employer, accounting assistants should be prepared for government oversight of their team’s work, particularly during audits and tax season.

Updated December 21, 2021

Accounting Administrative Assistants work under the supervision of an accounting manager or department supervisor.

Updated December 18, 2021

Accounting Assistant is responsible for assisting accounts receivable with coding, mailing checks and entering invoices for accounts payable.

Updated December 18, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions About an Accounting Assistant Salaries

What is the average of an Accounting Assistant in New York?

The Accounting Assistant salary range is from $46,912 to $58,145, and the average Accounting Assistant salary is $52,453/year in New York. The Accounting Assistant's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Accounting Assistant salary in the United States?

The Accounting Assistant salary in San Jose, CA is $61,753 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Accounting Assistant's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Accounting Assistant.

What is the growth rate of the Accounting Assistant's salary?

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