Government Accountant Salary in Worcester, MA

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How much does a Government Accountant make in Worcester, MA? The average Government Accountant salary in Worcester, MA is $66,206 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,343 and $73,002. 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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Accountant

Arch Systems - Baltimore , MD

Federal Government Accounting: Manage and oversee financial transactions and reporting in compliance with federal accounting standards and regulations. QuickBooks Expertise: Utilize QuickBooks ...

ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago

Senior Accountant

Command Holdings - Norfolk , VA

Quattro Consulting is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to serve on a potential effort ... S. government agencies. Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Senior Accountant - Hybrid/Remote is Available for this Role

City of Ketchum - Sun Valley , ID

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, highly desirable; * Any equivalent combination of experience and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 18 days ago

Accountant

Kinexus Group - Benton Harbor , MI

Ensures the integrity of financial data in the accounting system is in compliance with Federal, state and local government accounting standards. * Complete grant reporting accurately and timely based ...

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DCAA Accountant

Ametrine, Inc. - Round Rock , TX

This role requires knowledge of project cost accounting and government contract accounting as well as strong communication and organizational skills Job Responsibilities * Manage and support Defense ...

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Staff Accountant

EnDyna - McLean , VA

Your expertise in government accounting regulations, compliance, and reporting will ensure accurate financial data, maintain contract compliance, and support our organization's financial success. The ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 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 Worcester, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60343

73002

66206

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61475

75488

67869

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 Worcester, MA. The base salary for Government Accountant ranges from $60,343 to $73,002 with the average base salary of $66,206. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,475 to $75,488 with the average total cash compensation of $67,869.

View Average Salary for Government Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,206	$60,343 - $73,002
Bonus	$1,663	$1,131 - $2,487
Total Pay	$67,869	$61,475 - $75,488

* 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 Worcester, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Leominster, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,227 - $72,861	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Fitchburg, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,981 - $73,773	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Framingham, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,231 - $75,285	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,445 - $77,963	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Woonsocket, RI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,171 - $72,794	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,445 - $77,963	COMPARE TO Worcester, MA

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About Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. Worcester is bordered by the towns of Auburn, Grafton, Holden, Leicester, Millbury, Paxton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston. Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, because of its proximity to the center of Massachusetts. The city is about 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield, and 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Providence, Rhode Island. The Blackstone River forms in the center of Worcester by the conflue...

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