Audit Accountant Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does an Audit Accountant make in Washington, DC? The average Audit Accountant salary in Washington, DC is $69,675 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $63,503 and $76,825. 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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Internal Staff Audit Accountant

Century Group - Englewood , CO

Century Group is in search of an experienced Internal Audit Staff Accountant to join a team in DTC. Qualified candidates with 2+ years of accounting experience are encouraged to apply. Local ...

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Senior Audit Accountant

CCG Business Solutions, LLC - Grand Rapids , MI

Job Description The Senior Audit Accountant will report directly to the Audit Manager and will be responsible for assisting with financial statement, program, and internal audits of the organization

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Senior Audit Accountant (Canton)

KDS Search - Canton , OH

Senior Audit Accountant REPORTS TO: Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, Principals & Shareholders SUPERVISES: Staff Accountants and Interns General Summary of Position: Responsible for organizing ...

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Senior Audit Accountant - Remote/Hybrid Position

EOS Accountants LLP - Novi , MI

A CPA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam. * 2+ years of attestation experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm. * Experience as an Audit Senior a plus. * Applied ...

ZipRecruiter - 42 days ago

Audits & Accounting Manager

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services - Springfield , IL

... accountant, serves as the Department's Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Coordinator 3. Coordinates and monitors various Departmental audits, on a statewide basis, within the Division ...

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Senior Audit Accountant

Christianson PLLP - Willmar , MN

Benefits for the Full-time Senior Accountant - Audit Our firm's purpose is to help people succeed , whether it be our clients, our co-workers, or our communities. At Christianson we want our staff to ...

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What does an Audit Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of an Audit Accountant

Develops work plan first and follows the progress of the work during an engagement in relation to budgeted time and scheduled dates of completion, reviewing the working papers in the field as the job progresses.

March 21, 2022

Prepares the engagement letter and any subsequent modifications for approval by a partner, answers any questions the client may have so there is a complete understanding of the nature and terms of an assignment, including an estimate of fees, and sees that the engagement letter is signed by the client and returned before the start of the engagement.

November 15, 2022

Understanding client needs and takes initiative to recommend creative solutions rooted in industry knowledge.

January 06, 2023

Review with the manager or partner any significant audit findings that raise questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation.

February 06, 2023

Demonstrate effective project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.

March 02, 2023

Manage the audit fieldwork to make sure the audit is completed within the scheduled timeframe.

March 16, 2023

Lead audits, reviews, compilations and agreed upon service engagements.

March 27, 2023

Assist partners and managers in consulting with closely held businesses and individual clients on financial and tax planning matters.

April 21, 2023

Obtain exposure to the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firm.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrates working knowledge of clients' business needs by beginning to identify and resolves issues through the engagement process.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Audit Accountant in Washington, DC

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63503

76825

69675

Average Total Cash Compensation

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64697

79441

71425

What is the average salary for Audit Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Audit Accountant in Washington, DC. The base salary for Audit Accountant ranges from $63,503 to $76,825 with the average base salary of $69,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,697 to $79,441 with the average total cash compensation of $71,425.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,675	$63,503 - $76,825
Bonus	$1,751	$1,194 - $2,616
Total Pay	$71,425	$64,697 - $79,441

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Audit Accountant Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,514 - $76,839	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,514 - $76,839	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,514 - $76,839	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,380 - $76,677	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,514 - $76,839	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,514 - $76,839	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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About Washington, District of Columbia Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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