Corporate Accountant Jobs

Corporate Accountant jobs are open across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, technology, and retail, from entry-level staff accountant to senior and manager roles, with common specializations in general ledger, cost accounting, and financial reporting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles291+
Top stateTexas
Top employerSmartStop Self Storage
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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Corporate Accounting Manager
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Corporate Accounting Manager
Image Associates Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Accounting
Audit
Master's degree in accounting

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Corporate Accounting Manager
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Corporate Accounting Manager
Image Associates Inc.
Clearwater, Florida
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
Master's degree in accounting

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Corporate Accountant
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Corporate Accountant
Corgan
Dallas, Texas
Business Analyst
Business Operations
Finance
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Sr Corporate Accountant
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Sr Corporate Accountant
LAWSON
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
$80k - $105k/yr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Corporate Accounting Assistant
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Corporate Accounting Assistant
Jani-King
Addison, Texas
Accounting
Administrative & Office Support
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$22 - $24/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in accounting
51-200

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Corporate Accountant Job Market

Who's Hiring

SmartStop Self Storage8 open roles
HII5 open roles
MAA4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Retail
  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in corporate accountant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Experience with month-end and year-end close processes
  • CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
  • Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation

Tips for Your Corporate Accountant Job Search

Tailor your resume to the close cycle

Hiring managers for corporate accountant roles want to see month-end and year-end close experience called out explicitly. List the number of entities or accounts you managed and the tools you used to execute the close, not just that you participated in it.

Lead with your ERP system proficiency

Most corporate accountant postings filter candidates by ERP. Name the specific modules you've worked in, whether that's SAP General Ledger, Oracle Financials, or NetSuite, so your resume clears automated screening before a recruiter reads a word.

Target openings by industry vertical

Corporate accounting varies significantly by industry. A role in manufacturing will test cost and inventory accounting, while a tech company will prioritize revenue recognition under ASC 606. Narrow your search to verticals where your experience maps directly to what the role demands.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists corporate accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare to walk through a reconciliation live

Corporate accountant interviews frequently include a technical exercise where you explain how you'd reconcile a balance sheet account or investigate a variance. Practice narrating your logic out loud, referencing supporting schedules, and describing how you'd escalate an unexplained difference.

Negotiate using your CPA status as leverage

If you hold or are actively pursuing your CPA license, name that specifically when discussing compensation. Many companies budget a licensing premium into corporate accountant offers, and candidates who don't raise it often leave that portion on the table.

Corporate Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most corporate accountants?

The companies hiring the most corporate accountants right now include SmartStop Self Storage, HII, and MAA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistent across large publicly traded companies, private equity-backed businesses, and healthcare systems.

How many corporate accountant jobs are remote?

About 62% of corporate accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common in industries that require physical access to records or inventory. Financial reporting and general ledger roles tend to have the highest share of remote and hybrid arrangements compared to cost accounting or plant-based positions.

How do you become a corporate accountant?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, which is the baseline requirement for virtually every corporate accountant role. Passing the CPA exam significantly improves your competitiveness, though it is not always required for entry-level positions. Gain experience through staff accountant or accounting analyst roles, build proficiency in at least one major ERP system, and work through several full month-end and year-end close cycles before targeting corporate accountant titles.

Can you get hired as a corporate accountant with little experience?

Yes, entry-level corporate accountant roles exist, particularly at larger companies that hire directly from accounting programs and rotate new staff through different functions. Focus your applications on staff accountant or associate accountant titles, which feed into corporate accountant positions. Internship experience, exposure to close processes, and a CPA exam section passed will all strengthen an application when full work history is limited.

What does the corporate accountant interview process look like?

Most corporate accountant interviews include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical round with the accounting manager or controller that covers close processes, reconciliation methodology, and ERP experience. A final round often includes a case study or take-home exercise involving a journal entry, variance analysis, or account reconciliation. Some companies add a presentation step for senior-level roles where you walk through a sample financial schedule.

Where can I find and apply to corporate accountant jobs?

You can find and apply to corporate accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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