Certified Accountant Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Certified Accountant make in Chicago, IL? The average Certified Accountant salary in Chicago, IL is $65,829 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,000 and $72,587. 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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What is a Certified Accountant?

Certified Accountant may refer to: Certified Public Accountant, a statutory title of qualified accountants in several countries Certified General Accountant, a Canadian qualified accountant designation Certified Management Accountant, a qualified accountant designation in U.S. and Canada Certified National Accountant, a Nigerian qualified accountant designation Certified Practising Accountant, a title used by members of CPA Australia Chartered Certified Accountant or Certified Accountant, a British designation Certified Practising Accountant, accreditation offered by the Institute of C...

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Staff Accountant

Kemper CPA Group - Merced , CA

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 27 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified ...

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Bookkeeper Accountant at CPA Firm

Ellsworth & Stout CPAs - Las Vegas , NV

Busy and growing CPA firm in Las Vegas is currently hiring a full time experienced Full Charge Accountant to execute day to day activities for multiple clients. Experience working at a CPA firm ...

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Accounting Manager (CPA preferred), 100-150k, Great Work Culture!

Vantage Search Partner's Inc. - El Dorado Hills , CA

This position will also include direct contact with our outside CPA firm for any Accounting related questions for Tax purposes. We are looking for 5+ years of experience and a CPA license is ...

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Senior Tax Accountant - CPA

Khalsa McBrearty Accountancy, LLP - Phoenix , AZ

Who We Are Khalsa McBrearty Accountancy (KMA) is a growth-oriented 30-year CPA firm in Central Phoenix, Arizona. We provide a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses in a ...

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Tax Manager - West LA CPA Firm

Kranz Consulting - Los Angeles , CA

Kranz Consulting is helping a West LA CPA Firm to hire a skilled and motivated Tax Manager to join their growing team. The position offers excellent opportunities for leadership and career growth. As ...

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Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Supervisor

Swart Baumruk & Co - Orlando , FL

This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced CPA that is looking to make a real impact and become a future leader of our firm. You will collaborate closely with the partners of sbc-cpa, ...

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What does a Certified Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Certified Accountant

Act as performance manager (coach) for up to four coachees outside of engagement responsibilities.

December 13, 2022

Prepare reports such as inventory turnover report and coordinate with the purchasing department to update PAR levels and acquisition costs for inventory.

January 08, 2023

Developing standards, Analyzing information, Dealing with complexity, Reporting skills, Data entry skills, Accounting, Attention to detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, Tax, Research skills, Time management, Deadline-oriented, Highly organized.

March 03, 2023

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

March 11, 2023

Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.

March 15, 2023

Understanding client operations and processes and working with client management to identify and resolve client issues/problems.

March 16, 2023

Participate in internal and external audits conducted to ensure compliance with required County, State or Federal programs, procedures and requirements.

March 28, 2023

Provide in-depth analysis and reconciliations of complex financial data to ensure that applicable regulations and accounting procedures are observed.

April 11, 2023

Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.

May 02, 2023

Assist in Month-end and Year-end close cycle, which would include the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations as needed.

May 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Certified Accountant in Chicago, IL

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72587

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67483

What is the average salary for Certified Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Accountant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Certified Accountant ranges from $60,000 to $72,587 with the average base salary of $65,829. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,125 to $75,059 with the average total cash compensation of $67,483.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$65,829	$60,000 - $72,587
Bonus	$1,654	$1,125 - $2,472
Total Pay	$67,483	$61,125 - $75,059

* 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.

Certified Accountant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,338 - $72,995	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,338 - $72,995	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,269 - $72,912	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,315 - $72,967	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,315 - $72,967	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,964 - $71,334	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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