Government Accountant Salary in Overland Park, KS

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How much does a Government Accountant make in Overland Park, KS? The average Government Accountant salary in Overland Park, KS is $61,830 as of August 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,403 and $68,050. 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 with Security Clearance

MANDEX, INC. - Fairfax , VA

Experience: · 3 - 5 years of progressive experience using accounting applications or fiscal principles and practices. · Experience with government accounting strongly preferred. · Experience with ...

Dice.com - 30 days ago

Senior Accountant General Accounting

Virginia Department of Transportation - Hague , VA

Additional Considerations • A combination of training, experience, or education in Accounting or Business Administration. • Certified Government Financial Management. • Certified Public ...

Construction Jobs - 11 days ago

Senior Accountant ( Construction ) (Hybrid)

Red Lake Incorporated - 56671 , MN

... Accountant with a strong background in construction accounting and federal contracting. The ideal ... Ensure compliance with all SBA and Federal government regulations related to construction contracts

iHire - 38 days ago

Senior Accountant

Lawelawe - Kansas City , MO

... government clients, including program management, digital solutions, human capital and training ... The Senior Accountant will contribute to the company's accounting operations, including financial ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Staff Accountant

Bookkeeping Plus, Inc. - Fishers , IN

We are not a CPA firm and we do not do income tax work. Our commitment to excellence has helped ... Our clients include nonprofits, businesses, schools, and government agencies. The work is diverse ...

ZipRecruiter - 17 days ago

Accountant

Gentis Solutions - Dayton , OH

Manage various responsibilities including IRS communication, payroll, and government agency ... Requirements * CPA License * Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance (advanced ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

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 Overland Park, KS

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56403

68050

61830

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57446

70460

63413

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 Overland Park, KS. The base salary for Government Accountant ranges from $56,403 to $68,050 with the average base salary of $61,830. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,446 to $70,460 with the average total cash compensation of $63,413.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,830	$56,403 - $68,050
Bonus	$1,583	$1,043 - $2,410
Total Pay	$63,413	$57,446 - $70,460

* 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 Overland Park, KS

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Lenexa, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,496 - $68,161	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Olathe, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,342 - $67,976	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Shawnee, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,496 - $68,161	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Lees Summit, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,459 - $68,117	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, KS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,663 - $68,364	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS
CITY, STATE Kansas City, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,675 - $68,378	COMPARE TO Overland Park, KS

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About Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park is located in northeastern Kansas at the junction of Interstate 435 and U.S. Route 69 immediately east of Olathe, the county seat. The city center is roughly 13 miles (21 km) south-southwest of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The city lies on the northern edge of the Osage Plains a few miles south of the Kansas River. One of the river's tributaries, Turkey Creek, flows northeast through the extreme northern part of the city. South of Turkey Creek, the majority of the city lies in the watershed of the Blue River. Several of the river's tributaries run east-northeast across the cit...

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