Accountants and Auditor Career

Job Description: 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.


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Accountants and Auditor Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$76,730

Median Hourly Wage

$36.89*

Total Employed Nationally

1,246,540


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.