Senior Accounting Specialist Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Senior Accounting Specialist make in Washington, DC? The average Senior Accounting Specialist salary in Washington, DC is $55,646 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $50,266 and $62,142. 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 Accounting Specialist

The Connexa Group - Clemson , SC

Senior Accounting Specialist opportunity with an excellent company in the Oconee County area. The Senior Accounting Specialist will be hands on with accounts payable, accounts receivable ...

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Senior Tax and Accounting Specialist

Century Group - Los Angeles , CA

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax and Accounting Specialist to join their dynamic accounting team. In this critical role, you'll play a pivotal part in managing our tax obligations ...

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Treasury Accounting Specialist

Heritage Capital Corporation - Dallas , TX

Seeking a Treasury Accounting Specialist to assist with various cash, disbursement, and cash ... Senior Manager of Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: • ...

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Accounting Specialist

First Community Bank - Corpus Christi , TX

Corpus Christi, TX Position Summary Assist the Controller and the Accounting Department with ... Prepare, present, and interpret financial reports to senior management; adheres to tax laws and ...

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Senior Accountant

Silencer Central - Sioux Falls , SD

The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing account ... accounting and reporting * Participate in specialist projects and initiatives as assigned by ...

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Senior Accountant (2 Openings)

DivIHN Integration Inc - Orlando , FL

... Talent Specialists Sivanesan at 224 369 0756 Title: Senior Accountant (2 Openings) Location ... Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and 6-8 years of experience in the field or in a related ...

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What does a Senior Accounting Specialist do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Accounting Specialist

Prepare and review select elements of the financial statements, footnotes, or regulatory filings.

December 24, 2022

Provide leadership in program optimizations, positioning, and messaging that aligns CSU-Global programs with marketplace needs, including the translation of academic details into benefits that fit student and industry understanding and needs.

February 08, 2023

Produce financial reporting to meet regulatory compliance of lease accounting and reporting.

March 07, 2023

Reconcile daily transactions from Billing system to Accounting system for completeness and accuracy.

March 08, 2023

Review general ledger account activity to ensure financial statement accuracy and adherence to accounting policies.

March 19, 2023

Create and maintain file folders for all Vendors, pack and label prior year Vendor files for storage at year end to make room for current year Vendor files.

March 19, 2023

Manages and directs the assigned accounting activities to provide timely delivery of financial information as it relates to leases, fixed assets, and other related accounting from both a detailed and total company reporting perspective.

April 02, 2023

Support general accounting and month-end close activities through the preparation and processing of journal entries and accruals, preparation of interdepartmental cost allocations, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and support of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts.

April 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Accounting Specialist in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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50266

62142

55646

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

51044

63607

56753

What is the average salary for Senior Accounting Specialist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Accounting Specialist in Washington, DC. The base salary for Senior Accounting Specialist ranges from $50,266 to $62,142 with the average base salary of $55,646. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,044 to $63,607 with the average total cash compensation of $56,753.

View Average Salary for Senior Accounting Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$55,646	$50,266 - $62,142
Bonus	$1,107	$778 - $1,465
Total Pay	$56,753	$51,044 - $63,607

* 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.

Senior Accounting Specialist Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,275 - $62,153	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,275 - $62,153	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,275 - $62,153	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,169 - $62,023	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,275 - $62,153	COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,275 - $62,153	COMPARE TO Washington, DC

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About Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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