Chief Accountant Salary in Albany, New York

How much does a Chief Accountant make in Albany, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Accountant in Albany, NY is $94,715. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,975 to $104,642, with most professionals earning between $78,017 and $113,680.

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Provides information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

January 29, 2023

Manages time well and possesses strong organizational skills.

February 03, 2023

Monitors the annual operational and capital budgets.

February 18, 2023

Reviews monthly bank reconciliations for all accounts ensuring that all reconciling items are resolved on a timely basis.

February 21, 2023

Performs overall day-to-day management of the general accounting functions to ensure the accuracy of financial records and reports.

March 31, 2023

Assist with external CPA firms to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Government Accounting Standard Board.

April 12, 2023

Reconciles weekly accounts payable listing with vendor invoices and uploads in the bank website.

April 16, 2023

Supports in Managing the audit process for DHQ and contract programs with both internal and external auditors, directing the preparation of required reports and analyses.

May 10, 2023

Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

May 11, 2023

Prepare charts, graphs and functional statements relative to fiscal and operational planning and control.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Accountant in Albany, NY

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

85975

104642

94715

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88394

110320

98439

What is the average salary for Chief Accountant in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Accountant in Albany, NY. The base salary for Chief Accountant ranges from $85,975 to $104,642 with the average base salary of $94,715. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,394 to $110,320 with the average total cash compensation of $98,439.

View Average Salary for Chief Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,715	$85,975 - $104,642
Bonus	$3,724	$2,419 - $5,678
Total Pay	$98,439	$88,394 - $110,320

* 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.

Chief Accountant Salary Near Albany, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,749 - $104,367	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,924 - $104,580	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,115 - $113,333	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,472 - $105,248	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,654 - $104,252	COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,226 - $111,034	COMPARE TO Albany, NY

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About Albany, New York

Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of its confluence with the Mohawk River and approximately 135 miles (220 km) north of New York City. Albany is known for its rich history, commerce, culture, architecture, and institutions of higher education. Albany constitutes the economic and cultural core of the Capital District of New York State, which comprises the Albany–Schenectady–Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area, including ...

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