How many accountant jobs in the united states are available?

Jobr currently lists 5,402+ active accountant jobs in the united states, collected directly from company career pages and refreshed daily.

Which companies are hiring accountants in the United States?

Among the most recent listings, True, ServiceNow, Prime Healthcare, Red Bull, SAP IT Business Systeme are hiring. The list changes daily as new roles are posted.

How much do accountant jobs in the United States pay?

Among the 139 recent listings that show a salary, most pay $65,000–$280,000 a year, with a median around $128,000. Many listings don't state pay, so treat this as a guide.

What job titles are included in accountant jobs in the United States?

Recent listings use titles such as Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accountant II.

Can I work remotely as a accountant in the United States?

About 28% of recent listings are remote and 13% hybrid; the rest are on-site.

How do I apply to Accountant jobs in the United States?

Open any listing to read the full description and apply on the employer's own career page. Jobr's auto-apply can also submit applications for you, with your review.

Are there remote Accountant jobs in the United States?

Many employers list remote and hybrid roles alongside on-site ones. Check the work setting on each listing.

Do I need to be a CPA to work as an Accountant?

Not for most staff accountant roles, but a CPA is typically required or strongly preferred for senior, audit, or public accounting roles, and it materially increases earning potential over a career.

What’s the difference between public and private (corporate) accounting?

Public accountants (at firms like the Big 4) serve multiple clients, often in audit or tax, with demanding busy-season hours; private/corporate accountants work in-house at one company, usually with more predictable hours.

Is accounting at risk from automation/AI?

Routine data entry and reconciliation work is increasingly automated, which is shifting the role toward review, judgment, and advisory work rather than eliminating the profession — accountants who build analytical and advisory skills are well-positioned.

What’s a typical career path?

Staff Accountant → Senior Accountant → Accounting Manager → Controller → CFO is a common trajectory, though many accountants also specialize into tax, audit, or advisory tracks instead of the generalist path.

Accountant Jobs in the United States

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Senior Accountant

US - RemoteRemote3 hours ago

Senior Accountant

US - RemoteRemote3 hours ago

Workplace Type: Remote
Location: US - Remote
Experience Level: Senior Level

Company Overview:

Candela Corporation is a leading global aesthetic device company with a comprehensive product portfolio and a global distribution footprint. We are the market leader in the development, and distribution of medical and aesthetic laser and light-based technologies. The Company’s technology enables physicians to provide advanced solutions for a broad range of medical-aesthetic application including hair removal, wrinkle reduction, tattoo removal, improving the skin’s appearance through the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, and the treatment of acne, leg veins and other common indications.

The Company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, with an additional R&D facility in Yokneam, Israel and commercial locations across Asia Pacific, and Europe. Products are sold directly in 18 countries worldwide and are supported by capital sales, field service, clinical education, technical support and marketing development organizations. Candela maintains contracted distributors in over 60 other countries.

General Summary

Candela’s accounting team has the responsibility to accurately maintain account balances, reconcile, consolidate, and report the company’s global financials using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Local Statutory Principles.

Primary Responsibilities

· Manage month-end close processes and standardize procedures

· Prepare and facilitate monthly account reconciliations and optimize for further automation

· Post monthly accruals and corporate journal entries

· Assist in analytics and review of financial information for accuracy

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial schedules

· Ability to document processes and identify key controls

· Assist with researching technical accounting complexities

· Execute special projects in short sprints

· Coordinate and prepare deliverables for annual audits with external auditors

· Strong attention to detail and well organized

· Demonstrate written and oral communication skills

Knowledge/Educational Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree

· Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

· 2+ years in private and/or public (Big4) accounting

· Understanding of accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Microsoft Office Suite knowledge, Oracle a plus

This job description is not all inclusive and is intended to capture a majority of the job functions. Special projects and other tasks may be required by management.

Accountant Jobs in the United States

Browse accountant jobs in the united states, sourced directly from company career pages and updated daily. Recent openings come from True, ServiceNow, Prime Healthcare and others. Listings that show pay range from $65,000 to $280,000 a year. As an Accountant, you play a crucial role in managing financial records, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advising on financial matters. The demand for skilled accountants is always high across various industries, offering stable career prospects. To excel in this role, one needs proficiency in accounting software, analytical skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of financial principles.

Hiring snapshot

Based on the 300 most recent accountant listings

300
listings analysed: $128,000
median listed pay: 28%
remote

Employers hiring now

Where the openings are

New York City, NY34
San Francisco, CA18
Chicago, IL17
Austin, TX11
Atlanta, GA10
Los Angeles, CA9

Listed pay

139 listings show a salary

$65,000–$280,000
range: $128,000
median: ~$61/hr
hourly

Entry level$65,000
Mid level$118,000
Senior level$127,000
Executive$145,000

Work arrangement

59% on-site13% hybrid28% remote

77% full-time · 14% contract · 5% intern

Experience level

53% senior level22% entry level17% mid level9% executive

Common job titles

Staff Accountant · 4
Senior Accountant · 2
Accountant II · 2

Typical Salary

Roughly $50,000–$85,000 in the US for staff/senior accountant roles; CPAs and specialized roles (audit, tax) trend higher.

Required Skills

GAAP fundamentalsAccounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)Reconciliations & journal entriesFinancial statement preparationAttention to detailBasic tax knowledge (varies by role)

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