Financial Accountant Jobs

Financial Accountant jobs are open across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, government, and technology, at every level from staff accountant to controller and finance director, with specializations in general ledger, financial reporting, and cost accounting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles425+
Top stateTexas
Top employerEY
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type56% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Senior Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist
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Senior Accounting & Financial Operations Specialist
ButtenBerg & MP LLC
Miami, Florida
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
$45k - $50k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
11-50

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Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
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Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly Canada
Frisco, Texas
Finance
Accounting
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Development
Account Management
$180k - $341k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Reformed Theological Seminary
Jackson, Mississippi
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Master's degree in accounting
51-200

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Accountant II, Financial Accounting
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Accountant II, Financial Accounting
ONE Gas
Austin, Texas
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
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Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
Baker Tilly Canada
San Francisco, California
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$180k - $341k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Financial Accountant Job Market

Who's Hiring

EY8 open roles
Dean Dorton8 open roles
Baker Tilly Canada8 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in financial accountant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
  • Experience owning the month-end and year-end close process
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling

Tips for Your Financial Accountant Job Search

Tailor your resume to the close

Financial accountant roles vary sharply between industries. A resume targeting a manufacturing company should highlight cost variance analysis and inventory reconciliation, while one targeting a public company should foreground SEC reporting experience and adherence to U.S. GAAP disclosure requirements.

Lead with your reconciliation depth

Most hiring managers scan for proof you can own the month-end close. Quantify how many accounts you reconcile, how quickly you close, and whether you've reduced error rates or shortened the close cycle in a previous role.

Target openings by entity type

Public companies, private firms, nonprofits, and government agencies each have distinct financial accounting standards. Filter your search by entity type so your GAAP, GASB, or fund-accounting experience maps directly to what the employer actually needs.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare for a technical screening round

Many employers add a short technical screen before the hiring manager interview. Expect questions on journal entry logic, accrual versus cash basis differences, and deferred revenue treatment. Brush up on these mechanics so you answer precisely, not generally.

Negotiate with close-cycle data

When you reach the offer stage, anchor your compensation conversation in the concrete value you added: days saved on the close, audit findings reduced, or restatements prevented. Role-specific outcomes carry more weight than years of experience alone.

Financial Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most financial accountants?

The companies hiring the most financial accountants right now include EY, Dean Dorton, and Baker Tilly Canada, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in manufacturing, healthcare systems, and financial services firms of all sizes.

How many financial accountant jobs are remote?

About 73% of financial accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability varying significantly by employer size and industry. Financial reporting and general ledger roles at technology companies and professional services firms tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while cost accounting and plant-level roles typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a financial accountant?

Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, which is the baseline requirement for nearly all entry-level roles. Passing the CPA exam opens doors to more senior positions and public accounting work. Practical experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, whether through internships or staff roles, builds the hands-on credibility employers look for before hiring into independent accountant positions.

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

Yes, entry-level financial accountant roles exist specifically for candidates coming out of accounting programs or transitioning from bookkeeping. Employers hiring junior accountants prioritize your command of debits and credits, familiarity with at least one ERP system, and accuracy under deadline pressure. Internship experience, even a single busy-season stint, signals you can handle a real close cycle and accelerates your candidacy.

What does the financial accountant interview process look like?

Most processes run three to four stages. A recruiter screen covers your background and availability. A hiring manager interview goes deeper on your experience with the close, your ERP proficiency, and how you handle reconciliation discrepancies. A technical round or case exercise tests your journal entry logic and financial statement knowledge. Final rounds often include a conversation with the controller or CFO, particularly at smaller organizations.

Where can I find and apply to financial accountant jobs?

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

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