Accountant: pay, skills & FAQs

Typical US pay for a accountant is about $60K–$90K per year. Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.

A bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA licensure for senior and public roles.

The skills that come up most in accountant job descriptions are: GAAP, Reconciliations, Excel, QuickBooks / NetSuite, Tax basics, Month-end close. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.

There are 331 accountant jobs open on Click2Job right now, including 98 remote or work-from-home roles. Listings update every hour.

Right now the most openings are in California City, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".

Employers with open accountant roles right now include VirtualVocations, Century Group, Intuit, Connect Search, LLC.

Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level accountant" and look for listings that mention training.

Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.