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Accountant I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Accountant I salary in Canada?
  How much does an Accountant I in Canada make? The median annual Accountant I salary in Canada is C$65,738, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$58,898-C$73,225 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Accountant I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Accountant I in Canada.

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• About this chart
  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Accountant I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Accountant I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025

• Job Description for Accountant I
  Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Compiles financial data to aid more senior accountants in the preparation of balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Assists in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Accountant I
  • Accountant II
  • Accountant III
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  • Cost Accountant I
  • Cost Accountant II
  • Cost Accountant III
  • Financial Reporting Accountant I
  • Managerial Accountant II

• Level of Education
  • Accountant I Salaries with an Associate's Degree
  • Accountant I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Accountant I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Accountant I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Accountant I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Accountant I
  • Accounting
  • Banking
  • Entry Level
  • Financial Services

• Accountant I Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Accounting Jobs by Salary Range
  • <$30K
  • $30K–$50K
  • $50K–$80K
  • $80K–$100K
  • >$100K