Government Accountant Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

What is the salary range of Government Accountant?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Government Accountant in Roanoke, VA is $59,115. While Salary.com is seeing that Government Accountant salary in Roanoke, VA can go up to $70,478 or down to $49,203, but most earn between $53,927 and $65,062. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Government Accountant in the United States.

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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 Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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53927

65062

59115

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

54924

67365

60629

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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Government Accountant ranges from $53,927 to $65,062 with the average base salary of $59,115. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,924 to $67,365 with the average total cash compensation of $60,629.

View Average Salary for Government Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$59,115	$53,927 - $65,062
Bonus	$1,515	$997 - $2,303
Total Pay	$60,629	$54,924 - $67,365

* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,530 - $64,584	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,695 - $63,577	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,776 - $67,294	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,109 - $67,696	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,969 - $67,527	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,531 - $66,998	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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