Chief Accountant Salary in Tacoma, Washington

How much does a Chief Accountant make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Accountant in Tacoma, WA is $100,314. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,057 to $110,828, with most professionals earning between $82,629 and $120,400.

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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 Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

91057

110828

100314

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

93619

116842

104259

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 Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Chief Accountant ranges from $91,057 to $110,828 with the average base salary of $100,314. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $93,619 to $116,842 with the average total cash compensation of $104,259.

View Average Salary for Chief Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,314	$91,057 - $110,828
Bonus	$3,944	$2,562 - $6,014
Total Pay	$104,259	$93,619 - $116,842

* 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 Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,093 - $110,871	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,093 - $110,871	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,093 - $110,871	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,129 - $107,264	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,372 - $113,646	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,911 - $110,651	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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