Chartered Accountant Salary in the United States

How much does a Chartered Accountant make in the United States? The average Chartered Accountant salary in the United States is $81,283 as of October 30, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $71,551 and $92,297. 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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$71,551 to $92,297
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What is a Chartered Accountant?

Chartered accountants were the first accountants to form a professional accounting body, initially established in Scotland in 1854. The Edinburgh Society of Accountants (1854), the Glasgow Institute of Accountants and Actuaries (1854) and the Aberdeen Society of Accountants (1867) were each granted a royal charter almost from their inception. The title is an internationally recognised professional designation; the certified public accountant designation is generally equivalent to it. Chartered accountants work in all fields of business and finance, including auditing, taxation, financial and...

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Accounting Manager - New Products
T-Mobile USA, Inc. - Bellevue , Washington
Effective verbal and written communication skills. CPA or Chartered Accountant Proficiency in MS Office applications Understanding of large-scale data mining and project reporting tools (Rally ...
Monster - 9 days ago
Sr. Technical Accountant
NRI Staffing - Germantown , Maryland
International financial services organization seeks CPA (or Chartered Accountant) with current or recent Big 4 experience. Position involves financial reporting, taking part in IFRS 17 implementation ...
The Washington Post - 10 days ago
Staff Accountant
Leader Bank - Arlington , Massachusetts
Leader Bank is a nationally chartered bank located in Arlington, MA with over $1 billion in assets. We are currently seeking to add a Staff Accountant to our team. The bank's footprint is in the ...
Monster - 1 day ago
Payroll Specialist/Staff Accountant
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine - New York , NY
PAYROLL SPECIALIST/STAFF ACCOUNTANT Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine The Cathedral Church of ... chartered as a house of prayer for all people and a unifying center of intellectual light and ...
ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago
Regulatory Business Consultant
Chase International Partners -
... Chartered Accountant with 5+ years of post-certification experience · A relevant professional qualification (CPA, FRM, PRM or equivalent, etc.) Rapidly expanding company, huge growth potential ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Accounting Manager, Consulting - 3 - 6+ months
Parker + Lynch - Seattle , WA
... A designation preferred however, not required * 5-10+ years of prior accounting experience with direct experience in driving process enhancements or improvements to the accounting and reporting ...
Parker + Lynch - 7 days ago
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