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How much do senior accountant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior accountant in Decatur, IL is $81,565.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,800.00 and $90,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges senior accountants face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Senior Accountants often oversee several projects or accounts at once, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing deadlines for financial reporting, audits, and compliance tasks requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and proactive planning are essential to ensure accuracy and timeliness, especially during peak periods like month-end or year-end close.

What is the difference between Senior Accountant vs Staff Accountant?

AspectSenior AccountantStaff Accountant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, CPA preferred, 3+ years experienceBachelor's degree, entry-level to 2 years experience
Work EnvironmentMore complex accounting tasks, supervision of staff, reportingData entry, reconciliations, assisting senior staff
Employer & Industry UsageCorporate finance, public accounting, large organizationsPublic accounting firms, corporate accounting departments

The main difference between a Senior Accountant and a Staff Accountant lies in experience, responsibilities, and complexity of tasks. Senior Accountants handle more advanced accounting functions, supervise staff, and often have CPA credentials, while Staff Accountants focus on foundational accounting tasks and support senior staff. Both roles are essential in accounting teams, but Senior Accountants typically have more experience and a broader scope of responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Accountant, you need strong analytical abilities, advanced knowledge of accounting principles, and a relevant degree such as a bachelor's in accounting or finance, often accompanied by a CPA certification. Proficiency with ERP software like SAP or Oracle, as well as advanced Excel skills, is typically required. Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and supporting strategic business decisions.

What is a senior accountant?

A senior accountant oversees the accounting department for a company or organization. As a senior accountant, your responsibilities and duties include managing all incoming and outgoing payments and ensuring all ledgers are kept accurate and updated. You also conduct regular audits and supervise the other accountants, bookkeepers, and clerks in your department. To ensure the department runs smoothly, you train your staff thoroughly and monitor all transactions.

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Infographic showing various Senior Accountant job openings in Decatur, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,565 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Diesel Mechanic 2nd Shift Sign On $7,500

Waste Management

Decatur, IL

$29 - $32.08/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Are you seeking a safer work environment as a mechanic? Is your family's financial security important to you? Aspiring to advance in your mechanic career? Searching for a company that prioritizes its employees' well-being? If this speaks to you, then WM might be the place for your next career move. 

Career progression, stability for your family, and a safe environment to work. That's what you get as a Diesel Mechanic at WM - and more.  

The pay and benefits you'll get as a Diesel Mechanic  

  • Starting salary of $29.00- $32.08 per hour depending on experience 
  • Stable hours for your financial stability 
  • Sign on Bonus $7,500 
  • Tool allowance worth $350.00 per quarter 
  • Boot allowance worth an additional $300.00 per year 
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including dental, vision and prescription coverage. 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Company-matched 401(k) 

These are just a few of our comprehensive benefits for Diesel Mechanic. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or looking for the next step in your career - WM is there, helping build the best and total you.  

The hours and location you'll work in as a Diesel Mechanic with WM: 

  • Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturday) 
  • 12:00pm- 10:30pm 
  • We're committed to offering you stable hours for the financial security and work life balance you need. 
  • The normal setting for this job is a repair / maintenance shop at our Decatur, IL hauling site.  

Those are the key details on pay and schedule - now here's more on what you'll be doing as a Diesel Mechanic at WM.  

Each day you'll fix the trucks and equipment that service over 20 million customers across the USA. As a Diesel Mechanic you can take pride in watching a truck roll out of the shop, knowing your local community will be supported by your hard work. Our mechanics take their careers to the next level by working on equipment that requires a high level of skill - and determination. You'll be using modern tools and procedures to deliver exceptional maintenance on both diesel equipment and, at some locations, on our growing fleet of CNG trucks. 

Here's more of what you'll do: 

  • Inspect, diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on a wide range of vehicles and equipment. 
  • Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and new parts. 
  • Perform your work within our Standard Labor Repair Times (SRTs). 
  • Respond to service calls for emergency breakdowns. 
  • Safety checks on vehicles - the safety of every single employee and the people in our communities is our number one priority 
  • Complete required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times. 
  • Assisting senior Mechanics in the completion of project work. 
  • Reviews, completes, or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports. 
  • Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. 

What do you need to be considered for the role of Diesel Mechanic? 

  • 2 years of relevant work experience  
  • A valid drivers license, with a clean driving record 
  • Be over 18 years of age. 
  • Legally eligible to work in the United States 
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. 
  • Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and physical. 

The kind of people who thrive in our teams: 

  • Team players who care about everyone in the shop 
  • Happy working independently and as part of a team 
  • Likes variety - every day provides a new challenge 
  • Determined problem solvers. 

Work environment and physical demands 

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.  

  • Required to exert physical effort that will include but is not limited to frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, crouching, and climbing; Constantly standing, walking, and grasping; Occasionally: sitting and balancing  
  • Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) often;  
  • Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements often;  
  • This job operates in both inside garage, shop or gas plant conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. 

Pay: The expected base pay range for this on-site position is  $29.00- $32.08  . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.


If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

Wrench with the best! Our technicians are trained to provide superior maintenance on diesel equipment. We care about our technician's safety and show it by demanding solid safety practices of all our technicians and managers. Pride, safety, training, growth, opportunity, great benefits, rewards - check us out, we may be the company for you!

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