3,545 Accounting Jobs (October 2026) - Apply with AI
Browse accounting jobs in October 2026 across core areas like bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. You can expect a mix of day-to-day accounting roles and more specialized positions, with workplace options that may include on-site, hybrid, and remote setups. Create an account to explore the full feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent.
Junior Accountant (Accounts Payable Specialist)
RemoteWe are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant specializing in Accounts Payable. Ideal for recent graduates or those with 0–2 years of experience, you will manage day-to-day AP operations including processing bills, managing vendor…
Posted 3 days ago
Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Preparer
RemoteA growing boutique tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Preparer to join its team in Rochester, MN, with flexible hybrid options available. This is an opportunity for an…
Posted 1 day ago
Cost Accounting Manager
RemoteTaylor Corporation seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to enhance cost accounting practices across its manufacturing sectors using the Oracle ERP platform. This role requires a collaborative leader with deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise.…
Posted 6 days ago
General Ledger Accountant
RemoteJoin our growing U.S.-based manufacturing client as a General Ledger Accountant. This full-time position focuses on full-cycle GL accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures. You will work closely with…
Posted 3 weeks ago
General Ledger Accountant
RemoteParexel is seeking a detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant to support LATAM entities in a home-based role from any location in Argentina. This position is crucial for maintaining accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance under US…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Director, Revenue Accounting
RemoteWe’re Auros—the leader in human insight. Our mission is to help organizations craft exceptional customer experiences through fast, actionable feedback. We empower teams to build the best products and experiences by embedding real…
Posted 4 weeks ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
RemoteVeeam Software seeks a motivated Revenue Accounting Manager to oversee complex revenue accounting tasks while enhancing systems and processes. This role requires a strong technical accounting background, specifically with ASC 606,…
Posted 2 days ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
RemoteLiveKit is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to oversee complex revenue arrangements in a high-growth startup environment. The role involves managing the Order to Cash cycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and leading the…
Posted 1 week ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
RemoteFollett Software is seeking a Revenue Accounting Manager to ensure accurate revenue recognition and compliance with accounting standards. This detail-oriented role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to assess ASC 606…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
RemoteAbout us Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the…
Posted 4 weeks ago
Revenue Accounting Manager
RemoteJoin DoorDash as a Revenue Accounting Manager, where you'll oversee revenue accounting processes and lead a team to ensure accurate financial reporting in line with U.S. GAAP. Collaborate cross-functionally to support new products and…
Posted 4 weeks ago
Senior Accountant (Managed Accounts Receivable)
RemotePosition Summary Manage accounts receivable for managed hotel properties, including guest and direct-bill ledgers, aging and collections, travel-agent commission activity, payment discrepancies and reconciliation between property…
Posted 1 week ago
Senior General Ledger Accountant
RemoteJoin Optro as a Senior General Ledger Accountant, focusing on maintaining accurate financial records and preparing period-end analyses. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data and ensure…
Posted 1 week ago
Junior Accounting Assistant
RemoteWe are a digitalized accounting and administration firm based in Asunción, Paraguay, seeking a Junior Accounting Assistant for remote full-time work. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving AI-processed invoices, registering transactions…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Internal Auditor
RemoteThe Role The Internal Auditor will independently test the design and operating effectiveness of financial and operational controls across the company and its real estate portfolio. This role will plan and execute risk-based audits, document…
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Accounting Job Salary Data (October 2026)
This section summarizes salary information for accounting jobs listed on this page in October 2026. It reflects the roles included here and can be read alongside 3,545+ active postings for added context.
Average Salary
$49k
$83k
$118k
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Based on 3,545 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Oct 23, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 3,545 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Oct 23, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $48,798.38 | $83,488.25 | $118,000 | 3,545 |
| Entry-Level | $29,700 | $52,494 | $89,750 | 20 |
| Mid-Level | $58,331.25 | $76,496 | $112,350 | 34 |
| Senior-Level | $75,406.25 | $102,100 | $121,735 | 42 |
"Accounting hiring in 2026 often splits along two tracks. Employers still need steady coverage for core close, AP, AR, payroll, and staff accountant work, while openings tied to audit support, revenue, tax, and systems tend to ask for sharper technical depth. What usually changes the conversation is less the title and more the mix of ERP exposure, month-end ownership, and how clearly a candidate has handled accuracy, controls, and deadlines in prior teams."
Marina's Market Take
Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter
How to Land an Accounting Job in 2026
For accounting jobs in 2026, the biggest mistake is applying as a generalist when the work is usually grouped into clear lanes. If you want staff accountant or general ledger work, show month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and ERP exposure. If you’re targeting AP or AR roles, lead with invoice processing, payment runs, collections, cash application, and volume handled. For payroll, tax, audit, or financial reporting positions, name the exact cycle, filings, controls, or reporting packages you’ve owned.
Your application should make the accounting lane obvious in the first few lines. Put systems like Excel, NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or Workday next to the tasks you used them for, not in a disconnected skills list. Hiring teams scanning accounting applications usually want to see clean evidence of accuracy, close support, variance review, account ownership, and whether you worked in a corporate accounting, public accounting, nonprofit, healthcare, retail, or startup setting.
Search strategy matters just as much as positioning. Accounting postings are often split across titles that overlap, so search beyond “accountant” and track terms like staff accountant, senior accountant, AP specialist, AR specialist, payroll accountant, bookkeeper, revenue accountant, tax associate, and audit associate. Read for workflow clues in each listing. A role centered on close, fixed assets, lease accounting, or bank recs needs a different pitch than one centered on billing, collections, or expense reporting.
- Match your lane: Use the title and opening lines to show one primary accounting track.
- Show process ownership: Mention close tasks, reconciliations, reporting cycles, audits, or transaction volume.
- Name the tools: Tie Excel and ERP systems to actual accounting work.
- Target adjacent titles: Many solid accounting openings sit under specialist or coordinator naming.
For search strategy, LiftmyCV can filter accounting listings by lane and prioritize matching roles like staff accounting, AP, AR, payroll, or tax so your applications stay close to the work you actually do.
Required Skills
Resume Tips
For accounting jobs, lead with the work that closes books, explains variance, and keeps reports accurate. Put month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, audit support, and financial statement prep near the top if you’ve done them. Name the systems you actually used, such as Excel, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Workday, and include tools like pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, or Power Query when they were part of your day-to-day work.
Cut generic lines about being detail-oriented or hardworking. Replace them with proof: close timelines, account volume, reporting cadence, cleanup work, or error reduction. If you have a CPA, CPA candidate status, CMA, or progress toward an accounting degree, make that easy to find. For staff and senior accounting roles, audit prep, GAAP exposure, revenue recognition, and internal controls usually matter more than unrelated admin work.
- Weak: Responsible for monthly accounting tasks and helping with reconciliations.
- Strong: Prepared 45 month-end journal entries, reconciled 30 bank and balance sheet accounts, and supported a 5-day close using NetSuite and advanced Excel in 2026.
If your background mixes bookkeeping and accounting, separate them clearly so employers can see reporting work versus transactional support.
How to Prepare for Interviews
Accounting interviews usually center on accuracy, judgment, and how you handle the close, reconciliations, reporting, and controls. For accounting jobs, expect questions that test how you caught an error, cleaned up a messy ledger, explained a variance, or handled competing deadlines during month-end or year-end work in 2026.
A common format is a practical exercise: reconciling accounts, reviewing a sample journal entry, spotting issues in a balance sheet or P&L, or walking through how you would treat revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, or fixed assets. Some accounting roles also use Excel-based assessments, so practice pivots, lookups, error checks, and clean audit trails.
Prepare a few detailed examples tied to accounting work: one on process improvement, one on compliance or audit support, and one on explaining financial details to a non-finance manager. If the role touches AP, AR, payroll, tax, or general ledger work, be ready to discuss the systems, controls, and review steps you used.