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As the economy
grows, the number of business establishments increases, requiring
more accountants and auditors to set up their books, prepare their
taxes and provide management advice. As these businesses grow, the
volume and complexity of information developed by accountants and
auditors on costs, expenditures and taxes will increase as well.
Annual salary
range is from $23,300 to $109,800.
Accounting jobs
are expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations
though the year 2006.
With more accounting
being done through computer and software applications those with
formal education and training have the best chance for employment
and advancement.
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our College Directory for a College near you that offers Accounting
and Finance Degrees
Job
Descriptions
Accountant
I
Responsible for completion and maintenance of general ledgers and
financial reports. May require a bachelor's degree in accounting
and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has
knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within
a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines
to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Accountant II
Responsible for completion and maintenance of general ledgers and
financial reports. May require a bachelor's degree in accounting,
finance and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience
to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works
under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or
manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Accountant III
Responsible for completion and maintenance of general ledgers and
financial reports. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, and
at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct
the work of others. May report to an executive or a manager. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Accounting Clerk I
Performs accounting activities such as maintenance of the general
ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial
reports. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2
years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge
of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Accounting Clerk II
Performs accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general
ledger and preparation of various accounting statements and financial
reports. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4
years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on limited experiences and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals to perform a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision;
typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of
creativity and latitude is required.
Accounting Clerk III
Performs daily accounting activities such as, maintenance of the
general ledger and preparation of various accounting statements
and financial reports. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
with at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices,
and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May direct and lead
the work of others. Typically reports to a manager or head of a
unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Accounts Payable Manager
Responsible for all activities in the accounts payable function.
Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers
and maintains accurate records and control reports. May require
a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience
in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages a staff of administrators/clerks and typically reports
to the controller.
Accounts Payable Supervisor I
Supervises activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures
timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains
accurate records and control reports. May require an associate's
degree or its equivalent. A level I supervisor is considered a working
supervisor with little authority for personnel actions. Relies on
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervises
a staff of administrators/clerks and typically reports to the accounts
payable manager.
Accounts Payable Supervisor II
Supervises most activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures
timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains
accurate records and control reports. May require an associate's
degree or its equivalent. A level II supervisor has authority for
personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations of group.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Supervises a staff of administrators/clerks and typically reports
to the accounts payable manager.
Accounts Payable Supervisor III
Supervises all activities in the accounts payable function. Ensures
timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains
accurate records and control reports. May require an associate's
degree or its equivalent. A level III supervisor has full authority
and may be considered lower middle management. Relies on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervises a staff of
administrators/clerks and typically reports to the accounts payable
manager.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager
Responsible for all activities in the accounts payable/receivable
function. Ensures timely payments of vendor invoices and expense
vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. Manages
collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating
with past due accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies.
May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7
years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment
to plan and accomplish goals. Manages a staff of administrators/clerks
and typically reports to the controller.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Responsible for all activities in the accounts receivable function.
Manages collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries,
negotiating with past due accounts, and referring accounts to collection
agencies. Maintains accurate records. May require a bachelor's degree
in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Manages a staff of administrators/clerks and typically reports to
the controller.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor I
Supervises activities in the accounts receivable function. Responsible
for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating
with past due accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies.
Maintains accurate records. May require an associate's degree or
its equivalent. A level I supervisor is considered a working supervisor
with little authority for personnel actions. Relies on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervises a staff of
administrators/clerks and typically reports to the accounts receivable
manager.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor II
Supervises most activities in the accounts receivable function.
Responsible for collection activities such as sending follow-up
inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts, and referring accounts
to collection agencies. Maintains accurate records. May require
an associate's degree or its equivalent. A level II supervisor has
authority for personnel actions and oversees most day to day operations
of group. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Supervises a staff of administrators/clerks and typically
reports to the accounts receivable manager.
Accounts Receivable Supervisor III
Supervises all activities in the accounts receivable function. Responsible
for collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating
with past due accounts, and referring accounts to collection agencies.
Maintains accurate records. May require an associate's degree or
its equivalent. A level III supervisor has full authority and may
be considered lower middle management. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Supervises a staff of administrators/clerks
and typically reports to the accounts receivable manager.
Actuary (Assistant) I
Conducts analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial
outcomes. Develops evaluation and financial reporting standards.
May require a bachelor's degree in a related field and 0-2 years
of experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices,
and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Actuary (Associate) II
Conducts analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial
outcomes. Develops evaluation and financial reporting standards.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-4 years relevant
experience. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures
within a particular field. Relies on judgment and limited experience
to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works
under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or
manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Actuary III
Conducts analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial
outcomes. Develops evaluation and financial reporting standards.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and at least 4
years of experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to
plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
May lead and direct the work of others. May report to an executive
or a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Assistant Controller
Assists the corporate controller in directing an organization's
accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining
an organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
Prepares financial reports and presents findings and recommendations
to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area.
Typically reports to the corporate controller.
Assistant Treasurer
Assists the corporate treasurer in the direction and management
of an organization's treasury activities. These activities include
procurement, custody, and investment of funds and other assets.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically reports
to corporate treasurer.
Billing Clerk
Reviews and calculates payments. Maintains all payment records.
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Billing Clerk, Sr
Reviews and calculates payments. Maintains all payment records.
Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports
to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude
is required.
Billing Machine Operator
Prepares, compiles, posts, and bills data to customer accounts.
Operates a calculator. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent
and 0-2 years of experience. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor/manager.
Budget Analyst I
Reviews expenditures and prepares operating budgets for various
departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Requires
a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or
in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices,
and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Budget Analyst II
Reviews expenditures and prepares operating budgets for various
departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Requires
a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or
in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and
procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of
tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Budget Analyst III
Reviews expenditures and prepares operating budgets for various
departments to ensure conformance to budgetary limits. Requires
a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in the field
or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts,
practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to
plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
May lead and direct the work of others. May report to an executive
or a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Budget Manager
Directs and coordinates activities of personnel responsible for
formulation, monitoring and presentation of budgets for controlling
funds to implement program objectives of public and private organizations.
Directs compilation of data based on statistical studies and analysis
of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify funds
requested. Correlates appropriations for specific programs with
appropriations for divisional programs and includes items for emergency
funds. Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends
affecting budget needs. Requires a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a
variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of
others. May report to an executive or a manager. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected.
Cashier, General
Receives and disburses money in establishments other than financial
institutions. May also be responsible for processing credit card
transactions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent with
0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge
of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for directing an organization's overall financial policies.
Oversees all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit,
insurance, tax, and treasury. Requires a bachelor's degree and at
least 10 years of direct experience in the field. Typically reports
to CEO or COO.
Claims Examiner
Reviews, evaluates and processes claims and makes recommendations
for resolution. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent
and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports
to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude
is expected.
Claims Examiner, Sr
Reviews, evaluates and processes claims and makes recommendations
for resolution. May require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent
and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports
to a supervisor/manager. A limited degree of creativity and latitude
is expected.
Controller
Responsible for directing an organization's accounting functions.
These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's
accounting principles, practices, and procedures. Prepares financial
reports and presents findings and recommendations to top management.
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of direct experience
in the field. Typically reports to top financial officer or CEO.
Cost Accountant I
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and
costing audits. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of
experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions
of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity
is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Cost Accountant II
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and
costing audits. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of
experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity
and latitude is required.
Cost Accountant III
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and
costing audits. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a
variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of
others. May report to an executive or a manager. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected.
Financial Analyst I
Responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and statistical
studies. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience
in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions
of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity
is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Financial Analyst II
Responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and statistical
studies. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience
in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports
to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude
is required.
Financial Analyst III
Responsible for conducting financial analysis projects and statistical
studies. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience
in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the
field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience
and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of
complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. May report
to an executive or a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude
is expected.
Information Systems Auditor I
Evaluates information systems and operating procedures. Determines
and recommends improvements in current standards and implementation
of system changes. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Information Systems Auditor II
Evaluates information systems and operating procedures. Determines
and recommends improvements in current standards and implementation
of system changes. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity
and latitude is required.
Information Systems Auditor III
Evaluates information systems and operating procedures. Determines
and recommends improvements in current standards and implementation
of system changes. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a
variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies
on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs
a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of
others. May report to an executive or a manager A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected.
Internal Auditor I
Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments
within an organization. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting
and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has
knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within
a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines
to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Internal Auditor II
Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments
within an organization. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting
and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision;
typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of
creativity and latitude is required.
Internal Auditor III
Audits the accounting and financial data of various departments
within an organization. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting
and at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related
area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices,
and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct
the work of others. May report to an executive or a manager. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Manager Cost Accounting
Responsible for managing the cost accounting functions. Oversees
the cost control systems and prepares cost accounting reports for
presentation to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree in
a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Manages the cost accounting staff and typically reports to top management.
Manager Financial Analysis
Responsible for managing financial analysis projects and statistical
studies. Projects may include evaluation of potential investments
and divestitures as well as general economic outlooks. Requires
a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience
in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages financial analyst staff and typically reports to
top management.
Manager General Accounting
Responsible for managing the general accounting function. Oversees
of the completion ledger accounts and financial statements. Requires
a bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience
in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages the general accounting staff and typically reports
to top accounting officer.
Manager Information Systems Auditor
Sets up and monitors information systems standards. Supports initiatives
of financial audit staff. Prepares activity and progress reports
reflecting the information systems audit functions. Requires a bachelor's
degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the
field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages information systems auditing staff and typically
reports to top management.
Manager Payroll
Responsible for all payroll functions. May require accountability
to both finance and human resource departments. Requires a bachelor's
degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the
field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages payroll staff and typically reports to the controller
or manager of human resources.
Manager Tax
Responsible for managing the tax reporting, tax planning, and compliance
function. Oversees the completion of accurate tax returns in order
to optimize the tax obligations of an organization. Requires a bachelor's
degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the
field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Manages the tax accounting staff and typically reports to
top management.
Payroll Administrator
Maintains production records, timesheets, and payroll system. May
be responsible for computing withholding and deductions associated
with net earnings. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent.
Typically reports to a payroll manager.
Payroll Clerk I
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual
time cards to computerized payroll system. Requires a high school
diploma or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field
or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices,
and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions
and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Works under immediate supervision. Little creativity is required.
Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Payroll Clerk II
Inputs data from time sheets, production records, or individual
time cards to computerized payroll system. Requires a high school
diploma or its equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in the field
or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices,
and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and
judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor
or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Price Analyst
Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility
of buying products and to establish price objectives for contract
transactions. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience
in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts,
practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a
variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically reports
to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude
is required.
Tax Accountant I
Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules,
and related reports. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of
commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular
field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to
perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.
Little creativity is required. Typically reports to a supervisor
or manager.
Tax Accountant II
Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules,
and related reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years
of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard
concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies
on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision; typically
reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity
and latitude is required.
Tax Accountant III
Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules,
and related reports. Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5
years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar
with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May report to an executive
or a manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Top Tax Executive
Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's tax policies
and objectives. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and
local tax regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree with at least
15 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment
to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to top management.
Treasurer
Responsible for the direction and management of an organization's
treasury activities. These activities include procurement, custody,
and investment of funds and other assets. Requires a bachelor's
degree and at least 7 years of direct experience in the field. Typically
reports to top financial officer or CEO.
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