Certified Accountant Salary in Sacramento, CA

How much does a Certified Accountant make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Accountant in Sacramento, CA is $70,083. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,539 to a high of $83,129, with most professionals earning between $64,040 and $76,912.

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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 Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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64040

76912

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71847

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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Certified Accountant ranges from $64,040 to $76,912 with the average base salary of $70,083. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,214 to $79,573 with the average total cash compensation of $71,847.

View Average Salary for Certified Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,083	$64,040 - $76,912
Bonus	$1,764	$1,174 - $2,662
Total Pay	$71,847	$65,214 - $79,573

* 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 Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,946 - $76,798	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,875 - $76,713	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,378 - $76,116	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,341 - $79,675	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,138 - $81,834	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,388 - $79,731	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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