Head Accountant Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Head Accountant make in Chicago, IL? The average Head Accountant salary in Chicago, IL is $167,168 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $145,768 and $189,962. 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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Head of Accounting & Human Resources

PetroMar International - Houston , TX

The Head of Accounting is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions within the ... CPA or equivalent certification preferred. * Minimum of 20 years of progressive accounting ...

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Head of Accounting Regulatory Policy

Madison-Davis, LLC - Jersey City , NJ

Head of Accounting Regulatory Policy Office Status: Hybrid 1 or 2x a week in Jersey City Salary ... * CPA (or equivalent), with at least 20 years of public and private accounting experience in ...

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Head of Accounting

Flix - Dallas , TX

We're seeking a Head of Accounting, North America to spearhead our subsidiary's finance team ... If you're an experienced CPA with a passion for driving excellence in accounting operations within ...

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Head of Technical Accounting & SEC

Addison Group - Santa Clara , CA

Job Title: Head of Technical Accounting & SEC Internal Job ID: 10015096 Location: Sunnyvale (Hybrid: 1-2 days / week in office) Pay Rate Range: $225k - $275k / year A Bay Area based late-stage ...

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Head of Finance and Accounting

Hawke Media - Boise , ID

As Head of Finance & Accounting, you will be tasked with overseeing all financial activities ... A firm for yearly corporate tax filings * Ownership and accountability of finance and accounting ...

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Senior Accountant - New Hire Incentive Available

Community Progress Council, Inc - York , PA

Are you looking for a Senior Accountant position? CPC is seeking candidates for our Senior ... Prepares and maintains budget reports for policy council, ECE management, auditors of Head Start ...

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What does a Head Accountant do?

Common responsibilities of a Head Accountant

Reconciles all bank accounts monthly.

September 27, 2022

Serves as a backup for payroll and accounts payable functions.

December 31, 2022

Creates, maintains and upkeep responsibility codes and passwords in accounting software.

March 03, 2023

Assist the business manager in preparing and implementing the school budget.

March 07, 2023

Prepares and submit to IRS (Quarterly/Yearly) form 941 federal, form IL 941, IDES (Workers Compensation) and form W-3 (IL 941).

March 16, 2023

Documents, makes suggestions for improvement and implements changes in business and accounting processes throughout the organization including internal controls.

March 16, 2023

Maintains general, revenue, and appropriations ledgers on an encumbrance basis.

April 08, 2023

Update and maintain crisis management plan for school district.

May 07, 2023

Records detail of school financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Head Accountant in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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145768

189962

167168

Average Total Cash Compensation

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171045

238014

199927

What is the average salary for Head Accountant in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Head Accountant in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Head Accountant ranges from $145,768 to $189,962 with the average base salary of $167,168. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $171,045 to $238,014 with the average total cash compensation of $199,927.

View Average Salary for Head Accountant as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$167,168	$145,768 - $189,962
Bonus	$32,758	$25,277 - $48,052
Total Pay	$199,927	$171,045 - $238,014

* 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.

Head Accountant Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,588 - $191,031	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,588 - $191,031	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,421 - $190,813	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,532 - $190,958	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $146,532 - $190,958	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $143,251 - $186,683	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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