Certified Accountant Salary in Richmond, Virginia

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Accountant in Richmond, VA is $62,400. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,940 to a high of $74,396, with most professionals earning between $56,925 and $68,679.

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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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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 Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56925

68679

62400

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

57977

71109

63997

What is the average salary for Certified Accountant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Accountant in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Certified Accountant ranges from $56,925 to $68,679 with the average base salary of $62,400. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,977 to $71,109 with the average total cash compensation of $63,997.

View Average Salary for Certified Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,400	$56,925 - $68,679
Bonus	$1,598	$1,053 - $2,430
Total Pay	$63,997	$57,977 - $71,109

* 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 Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,270 - $70,303	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,270 - $70,303	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,392 - $66,830	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,392 - $66,830	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,056 - $66,425	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,088 - $66,463	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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