Virginia Career VIEW
Grades K-5Grades 6-8ParentsProfessionals
My Folder
Home >> Professionals >> Know about Careers? >> Career Search >> Career >> 13 2011.01

Accountants

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Tasks Include:

  • Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
  • Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.



The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™ 16.0; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

 

Projections Quick View:



Virginia: +16.1%

National: +13.1%

 

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Zone:

Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)


Median Earnings:

 

National

$65,080.00

State

$71,120.00

Regional


 

Career Search
  • Overview
  • Description
  • Education
  • Tasks
  • Tools
  • Special Requirements
  • Internships
  • Additional Resources
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Abilities
  • Work Activities
  • Work Styles
  • Work Values
  • Work Context
  • Job Zone
  • Earnings
  • Projections
  • Related Occupations
  • Video
  • Military
  • Proficiency Ratings
  • Titles
  • Print All
  • Related Schools
  • Return To Results

Login to Save.
Virginia Career VIEW © 2014. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.
Login | About Us | Sitemap | Contact Us RSS Facebook Twitter