Government Accountant Salary in Augusta, NJ

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How much does a Government Accountant make in Augusta, NJ? The average Government Accountant salary in Augusta, NJ is $71,738 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $65,440 and $78,956. 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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Senior Accountant - Government

Syzygy Integration - Conshohocken , PA

Maintain Corporate Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) Disclosure Statements * Familiar with using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) especially for submitting government invoicing. * Demonstrated ability ...

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Staff Accountant

Progression Incorporated - McLean , VA

Comprehensive knowledge of government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements. Proficient in financial analysis, cost accounting, and budgeting processes. Experience with ...

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Staff Accountant

Saalex Solutions Inc. - Rockledge , FL

... other government regulations required • Compliance with company policies and procedures • ... or CPA preferred This position has no supervisory responsibilities Other Duties This job ...

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Senior Accountant

Cook County Clerk's Office - Chicago , IL

Certified Public Accountant (CPA). * Two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in Government Accounting and/or Government Auditing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Knowledge of Generally ...

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Senior Accountant, Government Contracting

BMSS, LLC - Huntsville , AL

The Senior Accountant role is responsible for organizing and managing client assignments and ... Desired: * Solid understanding of Government Contract Accounting in compliance with FAR/DCAA ...

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Accountant

Chesapeake Bay Trust - Annapolis , MD

Knowledge of not-for-profit and/or government accounting practices and regulations, software, and fiscal reports * Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (especially Excel) * Work ...

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What does a Government Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Government Accountant

Consult with clients on implementing new accounting standards such as the new revenue recognition standards.

December 03, 2022

Assists external auditors and tax accountants at year- end with preparing schedules, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.

January 01, 2023

Understand and maintain the Company's key internal controls and ensure they are being performed properly and timely.

February 17, 2023

Provide Grant Managers with information related to available funding on their contracts via detailed budget vs actual analysis and light forecasting.

February 24, 2023

Prepare monthly financial statements and consolidated financial statements through the month end close process within a tight deadline.

February 25, 2023

Develops and maintains an understanding of the accounting operations within each assigned client.

April 06, 2023

Train junior staff on Audit procedures as well as organizational procedures.

April 06, 2023

Manages continual process improvement/projects using best practice models for reporting financial results.

April 15, 2023

Prepares day-to-day and month-end close entries including revenue, payroll, prepaid expenses, unbilled accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities.

April 30, 2023

Demonstrate a strong controls mindset and be willing to facilitate and drive effective controls throughout the organization.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Government Accountant in Augusta, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

65440

78956

71738

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66653

81750

73574

What is the average salary for Government Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Government Accountant in Augusta, NJ. The base salary for Government Accountant ranges from $65,440 to $78,956 with the average base salary of $71,738. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,653 to $81,750 with the average total cash compensation of $73,574.

View Average Salary for Government Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,738	$65,440 - $78,956
Bonus	$1,835	$1,212 - $2,793
Total Pay	$73,574	$66,653 - $81,750

* 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.

Government Accountant Salary Near Augusta, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE Wayne, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,303 - $79,997	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE Paterson, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,303 - $79,997	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE Stroudsburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,992 - $71,176	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE Clifton, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,303 - $79,997	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE West Orange, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,095 - $78,540	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ
CITY, STATE Bloomfield, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,303 - $79,997	COMPARE TO Augusta, NJ

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About Augusta, New Jersey

Augusta is an unincorporated community located within Frankford Township, in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population for the ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07822 was 887. Augusta is the home of the New Jersey State Fair and the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. Skylands Park, a 4,300-seat ballpark, was home to the New Jersey Cardinals of the New York–Penn League from 1993 to 2005, and the Sussex Skyhawks of the Can-Am League from 2006 to 2010. The stadium is the home of the Sussex County Miners of the Can-Am League, which debuted in the 2015 sea...

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