OCCUPATION PRIMER SERIES
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS WANTED In Southeast Michigan, employers have strong and growing demand for accounting and finance professionals. Between August 2014 and July 2015, regional employers posted 6,049 accounting and finance related open positions. Employment in the field is growing and is expected to continue on this path. Employment in the region is expected to rise by about 200 individuals in the coming five years and more if current job postings are filled. Current postings indicate strong growth in the field as postings continue to rise. Most of these jobs require, or prefer, an individual with a Bachelor's degree but this is an opportunity for students to start their career with a two-year program at a local community college. A degree in accounting or finance can also be a first step toward an MBA which provides even further career growth.
GROWTH POTENTIAL Current workers in finance and accounting typically have a starting salary of $40,000 per year. This is on par with median family income in the region. With experience, this can grow to over $110,000 annually. A very competitive salary. The current workforce is also primarily white and female, which means there is a great opportunity to attract minorities and men into the field to grow the workforce.
59% 59% of the workers currently in this field are female.
6,049
jOB postings
High and growing employer demand for accounting & finance jobs
Bachelor's degree preferred
$40,662 starting salary
18% Only 18% of the workers currently in this field are minorities.
For more information on how to start your career in finance & accounting visit your local community college.