Career Profile Accountants & Auditors Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $73,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. General Information Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. Excludes Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (13-2081). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Accountants & Auditors Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 418 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 418 openings per year are projected for Accountants & Auditors. +15.4% Employment Change Employment for Accountants & Auditors is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.4% between 2023 and 2028. $35.35 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $35.35/hour. Entry level workers are paid $24.45, while experienced workers are paid $45.74. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,227 Accountants & Auditors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 3,724. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Accountants & Auditors are Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services, Office Administrative Services, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Accountants & Auditors include Economics and Accounting, English Language, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Accountants & Auditors is Bachelor's. 93% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
