Accountant market brief · Philadelphia, PA
Accountant Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
219 accountant openings are live in the Philadelphia, PA area from 118 employers, led by Capital One, Robert Half, and RSM. The middle half of posted salaries runs $65,250–$118,100 a year (median $86,500), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 42% of openings. 6% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 5, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 219
- Live accountant openings currently tracked in the Philadelphia market.
Companies hiring
- 118
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $86,500
- 71% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Philadelphia's accountant market is led by entry-level openings, with 93 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
219
Hiring employers
118
Salary coverage
71%
Median experience
4.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
144
59 companies · $77,390 median
Established employers
41
30 companies · $120,000 median
Top of market
10
10 companies · $170,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$65,250
P50
$86,500
P75
$118,100
P90
$150,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
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- 219 live roles tracked in this market.
- 118 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026.
A practical market plan for Accountant in Philadelphia
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
219 accountant openings across 118 employers establish the current Philadelphia opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 93 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Capital One is one of the most active visible employers, with 19 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 118 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 219 matches
Representative openings
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More accountant openings in Philadelphia
- Staff Accountant · Robert Half
- Accounting Intern · Reserve at Barry
- Senior Accountant I · Ultimus
- Senior Manager, Outsourced Finance & Accounting · BDO USA Experienced
- Assistant Controller · Robert Half
- Accountant · Robert Half
- Manager Finance – Legal Entity Accounting & Reporting (Hybrid) · Transamerica
- Senior Accountant · Philadelphia Works Inc
- Senior Associate, Accounting · Capital One
- Financial Controller · 2020 Search Partners
- Senior Associate, Accounting · Capital One
- Sr. Associate, Accounting · Capital One
- Cost Accountant · 4 Staffing Corp
- Staff Accountant · Crane NXT
- Accounting and Finance Rotation Program · Holman Automotive Group Inc.
- Senior Accountant · Continental Finance Company
Accountant jobs in Philadelphia: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many accountant jobs are open in Philadelphia?
Metaintro tracks 219 live accountant openings from 118 employers in the Philadelphia, PA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do accountant jobs in Philadelphia pay?
The median posted salary is $86,500 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $65,250 to $118,100. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most accountant openings in Philadelphia?
Entry-level roles lead with 93 openings. Experience level is known for 92% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for accountant jobs in Philadelphia?
Capital One, Robert Half, RSM, and RSM US SV, Ltda. De C.V. (El Salvador) have the most open accountant roles here right now, out of 118 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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