Accountant market brief · New York City, NY
Accountant Jobs in New York City, NY
523 accountant openings are live in the New York City, NY area from 282 employers, led by JPMC, Intralinks Goudou Kaisha, and Grant Thornton - US. That is up 204% from 172 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,000–$147,200 a year (median $105,000), from the 79% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 35% of openings. 7% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 2, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 523
- Live accountant openings currently tracked in the New York City market.
Companies hiring
- 282
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 204%
- 172 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $105,000
- 79% 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
New York City's accountant market is led by entry-level openings, with 184 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
523
Prior window
172
Salary coverage
79%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
280
155 companies · $87,680 median
Established employers
137
76 companies · $150,000 median
Top of market
30
27 companies · $180,000 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$80,000
P50
$105,000
P75
$147,200
P90
$184,000
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- Open live accountant listings in New York City
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare accountant opportunities in New York City, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 523 live roles tracked in this market.
- 282 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 2, 2026.
A practical market plan for Accountant in New York City
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
523 accountant openings across 282 employers establish the current New York City opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 184 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 48 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 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 · 282 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 523 matches
Representative openings
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Accountant jobs in New York City: 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 New York City?
Metaintro tracks 523 live accountant openings from 282 employers in the New York City, NY area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for accountant jobs changing in New York City?
Openings rose 204%, from 172 in the prior 30 days to 523 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do accountant jobs in New York City pay?
The median posted salary is $105,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,000 to $147,200. Based on the 79% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most accountant openings in New York City?
Entry-level roles lead with 184 openings. Experience level is known for 96% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for accountant jobs in New York City?
JPMC, Intralinks Goudou Kaisha, Grant Thornton - US, and CityOfNewYork have the most open accountant roles here right now, out of 282 hiring employers.
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