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Job outlook for accounting clerks in the United States
Accounting clerk job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected accounting clerk job growth rate is -5% from 2018-2028.
About -77,200 new jobs for accounting clerks are projected over the next decade.
Accounting clerk salaries have increased 10% for accounting clerks in the last 5 years.
There are over 1,304,854 accounting clerks currently employed in the United States.
There are 106,969 active accounting clerk job openings in the US.
The average accounting clerk salary is $38,683.
Are accounting clerk jobs in demand?
Accounting clerk job and salary trends over time
Accounting clerk jobs over time
Accounting clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,304,854 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 1,249,674 | 0.37% |
| 2019 | 1,307,264 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 1,321,656 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 1,322,956 | 0.40% |
Average accounting clerk salary over time
Accounting clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,683 | $18.60 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $37,606 | $18.08 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $36,703 | $17.65 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $35,791 | $17.21 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $35,016 | $16.83 | +3.1% |
Accounting clerk jobs by state
Most common states for accounting clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 246 | 35% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 209 | 22% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 161 | 22% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 574 | 20% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,091 | 19% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 782 | 19% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,244 | 18% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,015 | 18% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 661 | 18% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 551 | 18% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,289 | 17% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 323 | 17% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 145 | 17% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 109 | 17% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,050 | 16% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 934 | 16% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 491 | 16% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 268 | 16% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,978 | 15% |
| 20 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 987 | 15% |
Most common cities for accounting clerks
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Spring | 6 | 8% | $42,361 |
| 2 | Miami | 12 | 3% | $35,583 |
| 3 | Tampa | 11 | 3% | $35,711 |
| 4 | Orlando | 9 | 3% | $35,601 |
| 5 | Irvine | 7 | 3% | $44,713 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 10 | 2% | $38,169 |
| 7 | Urban Honolulu | 7 | 2% | $34,324 |
| 8 | San Diego | 17 | 1% | $44,209 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 10 | 1% | $33,734 |
| 10 | Denver | 9 | 1% | $38,914 |
| 11 | San Jose | 8 | 1% | $49,305 |
| 12 | Boston | 7 | 1% | $46,872 |
| 13 | Washington | 7 | 1% | $54,288 |
| 14 | Detroit | 6 | 1% | $38,690 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 16 | 0% | $45,174 |
| 16 | Houston | 10 | 0% | $36,784 |
| 17 | New York | 10 | 0% | $48,311 |
| 18 | Chicago | 9 | 0% | $40,037 |
| 19 | Dallas | 6 | 0% | $36,467 |
| 20 | Phoenix | 6 | 0% | $37,203 |
Accounting Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of accounting clerk experts
University of Central Arkansas
Seattle University
Virginia Commonwealth University
University of California, Riverside
Indiana University Northwest
Eastern Illinois University
Misericordia University
Southern Utah University
University of Maine Orono
Florida Atlantic University
Centenary University
Michigan State University
Austin Peay State University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rochester Institute of Technology
University of Kansas
What Accounting Clerk skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Patty Goedl PhD: The best advice I could give a graduate beginning their career in accounting or another business field is to focus on obtaining practice work experience. If two graduates have the same degree, the next factor is typically practical work experience. Many programs, like the Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting degree program at the University of Cincinnati, offer or require a cooperative education (co-op education) experience. In fact, the University of Cincinnati invented co-op education over 100 years ago. Students who graduate with a degree and work experience are generally more marketable. For students who did not have the opportunity to complete a co-op or internship while in school, there are other options to get work experience. For example, I am the academic program coordinator for an Associate in Applied Business Accounting Technology degree at the University of Cincinnati. It is a fully online degree program geared toward non-traditional students. We do not offer a co-op education experience in the two-year accounting degree program. However, I work with accounting recruiting firms and local businesses to help my students get entry-level positions and gain practical working experience. Graduates often overlook recruiting organizations when they are looking for a job. In many cases, recruiters have access to jobs that are not posted anywhere else. Additionally, recruiters are usually willing to place students with degrees who need work experience.
What will help Accounting Clerks increase their earning potential?
Dr. Stephanie Watson PhD, CPA: Skills that are on the rise are those related to automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, some used by accountants, some used by our clients. As accountants, we don't need to be computer programmers to be successful, but we do need the ability to understand how tasks are completed without these technologies and with them, and how our role is different with these technologies in place. Because new applications are constantly being developed, accountants need to be open to and comfortable with learning new software. However, no technology in the next decade is going to be able to replace the skills that have always been important for accountants including communication skills (the ability to convey technical concepts and processes to someone who may not be as familiar with them as you are), critical thinking and professional skepticism (being able to think beyond what is presented to see the bigger picture), and Excel skills or related tools for data organization and analysis.
What Accounting Clerk skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Gabriel Saucedo PhD, CPA: Go out there ready to work hard, learn a lot, and undoubtedly make a lot of (unintentional) mistakes. We all know about the “busy season” expectations and that firms may jokingly compensate overtime hours with a slice of pepperoni pizza. But there are very few professions in which a young professional will have such a vast, global exposure to different business processes, technologies, and people. Furthermore, the training and educational opportunities most firms and companies offer their employees cannot have a price tag attached to them (jokes aside, they are incredibly valuable and non-taxable). On a personal note, I also remind my seniors that when work gets tough (e.g., busy season) it still super important to take a slice of time each day, even if just 5 minutes, to do something for themselves. Maybe a quick medication, a gym workout, getting their favorite coffee, or a dinner night with a close friend or loved one. Personal care and keeping grounded will keep life in context and balance.
Prof James Holland
Professor of AccountingVirginia Commonwealth University
Accounting And Related Services
What general advice would you give to an Accounting Clerk?
Prof James Holland: First, complete the CPA Exam and become licensed. Seek various job experiences/opportunities.
What Accounting Clerk skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Prof James Holland: Communication, Excel, and problem solving skills.
What will help Accounting Clerks increase their earning potential?
Prof James Holland: Listen and learn all you can, focus on improving with a goal toward excellence. Always be willing to help others.
What Accounting Clerk skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
James Lawson: I would encourage students to approach the new job with an attitude of engagement. Engaging with your teammates, clients, and job responsibilities will help you stand out from the beginning.
What general advice would you give to an Accounting Clerk?
Cynthia Bolt-Lee: At the beginning of your accounting career, you’ll find there is a lot to learn and therefore an open-minded approach involving active listening, asking solid questions, doing research at night, and approaching each day with professionalism will go far. Accounting is a wide-open career path, and while one day may be spent with a client on-site, the next day might require data analysis or research skills to apply appropriate accounting standards. Being a learner with a growth mindset will be crucial; adhering to ethical standards and ensuring integrity is at the forefront of each engagement will also go far. Communication, time management, attention to detail…all the things an individual learns during college will be invaluable at the beginning and throughout your career.
What general advice would you give to an Accounting Clerk?
Kirsten Cook: In accounting (like most other fields), I hope that graduates "began their careers" long before crossing the stage at commencement. That is, most college and universities offer a wealth of opportunities for students to interact with employers throughout their college careers. When an employer speaks in a class, holds an informational session, or tables at a career fair, make a point to introduce yourself, ask informed questions, and generally leave a favorable impression in that employer's mind. Also, if possible, complete one or more internships while in college to understand the culture of professional accounting before your first day of full-time employment after graduation.
Eric Allen
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of California, Riverside
Accounting And Related Services
What will help Accounting Clerks increase their earning potential?
Eric Allen: It really depends on the type of employer you're working for. If you're working for a public accounting firm you'll most likely start as a staff auditor or staff tax preparer. In both roles you'll be responsible for reviewing client information and organizing it in a way that allows the firm to conduct an audit or prepare a tax return. In an audit role you'll often be asked to go observe and document certain aspects of a client's operations. In a tax role you may be responsible for taking the initial pass through a tax return and do research into specific tax positions.
ALternatively, if you're an accountant for a private company you'll most likely be assigned to a specific sector such as payroll, accounts payable or budgeting, and be responsible for recording transactions in that area and preparing reports that your managers can use to make decisions.
Jaclyn Barkow
Clinical Assistant Professor of AccountingIndiana University Northwest
Accounting Department
What type of skills will young Accounting Clerks need?
Jaclyn Barkow: In addition to the accounting skills necessary to perform the position's duties, communication, problem-solving, ability to ask questions, and adaptability are also excellent skills to hold. While the skills learned in each accounting course are vital to success, these additional skills will help to set young accountants apart from others who have limited skills in these areas.
Effective communication is so important in the accounting industry. Young accountants must be able to speak and write clearly to colleagues, superiors, and clients. Communication is not just being able to hold a conversation. Accountants must be able to discuss information in a manner that is clear and concise. Part of communication is also being able to ask the right questions and learn from the responses received. Young accountants must ask questions to guide the learning process. Part of asking questions is to learn from the process and avoid asking the same question repeatedly.
Accountants must be able to critically evaluate information and problem solve as necessary. Textbook assignments tend to be very clear on what items are needed or not needed, but such is not always the scenario in the workplace. Young accountants must be confident in their understanding of accounting concepts and critically evaluate problems presented on a case-by-case basis.
What experience really stands out on Accounting Clerk resumes?
Jaclyn Barkow: From employers I have spoken with in the past, the experience that stands out is having some type of internship. While it does not have to be in the precise area of the employer's industry, my observations have been that employers like to see that they have some type of hands-on experience. In addition, employers also speak highly of being involved on campus, in various clubs, and positive community involvement.
Dr. Nicholas Robinson
Director of AccountancyEastern Illinois University
EIU School of Business
What skills stand out on Accounting Clerk resumes?
Dr. Nicholas Robinson: In a general sense, the skills that are most impactful on a resume are demonstrating success when faced with a problem. This can be difficult to convey on a resume, but if you can show problems or challenges that you face, how you overcame them, and the resolution of the problem, recruiters love that more than almost anything.
Showing the ability to overcome and solve problems illustrates your skills in a practical way that will be beneficial to the company you are applying to. Every business has challenges. If you can help solve them, you are invaluable. Demonstrating a history of problem-solving will certainly make you stand out amongst the applicant pool.
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Dr. Nicholas Robinson: Thinking of the less than the obvious answer would be the ability to ask questions the right way. If something is unclear or you just cannot figure it out, ask a question. The key part to this is TRYING to figure it out first and understanding when you are wasting your own time not getting anywhere. People will respect that you tried before coming to them for help. Another aspect of asking questions is listening to the answer. Make sure the answer is clear, and you know where or what you are supposed to do from there. Carry a notebook or something like that to both write down the questions you have on your project and their answers. I always find it impressive when people take notes and pay attention to the answer because it happens far too often that people ask questions but never listen to the response.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounting Clerks?
Dr. Nicholas Robinson: Excel, excel, excel. It does not matter how much you know in Excel. There is always something more to learn, improve upon, or make more efficient. If you are coming straight out of school, you may have had a lot of exposure to Excel, but if you are not using it every day in a work-like setting, you can get slow and forget how things work. Know how to look up techniques and tools. You will spend much of your working life dealing with Excel spreadsheets, so be sure you are comfortable with them.
What skills will help Accounting Clerks earn the most?
Dr. Nicholas Robinson: Management and sales. If you can rise above your peers as a manager, you will make more. If you can drive sales, you will make more. If you enter an accounting firm and have the ability to not just do the work but can efficiently manage a team to do the work, you will be promoted to that position. Similarly, if you can attract more clients to the firm, you will become far more valuable to the firm. Your ability to create new revenue will be rewarded.
Working for a business as an internal accountant likely would not present the opportunity to drive new business. Promotion and raises will be determined by your ability to lead a team.
Charles Makar
Instructor of BusinessMisericordia University
Business Department
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Charles Makar: Communications skills (oral and written).
Robin Boneck
Department Chair/Professor,Southern Utah University
Accounting Department
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Robin Boneck: Communication is at the top of the list. You have to be very clear in what information you need and, on the other hand, be able to summarize and share the results of your analysis.
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.
Associate Professor of AccountingUniversity of Maine Orono
Maine Business School
What skills stand out on Accounting Clerk resumes?
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.: -Both hard and soft skills are important for an accountant's success and should be included in accountants' resumes. To the extent possible, candidates should tailor their skills (on the resume) to the type of job they seek.
-Hard accounting skills encompass:
-Financial Accounting and Reporting
-Understanding of accounting rules and regulations (GAAP)
-Recording of journal entries & compilation of financial reports
-Ratio analysis or Financial statement analysis (for master level candidates)
-Some basic Financial modeling
-Controllership
-Budgeting
-Cost management
-Performance metrics
-Some financial reporting
-Business strategy and processes
-Internal controls
-Cost analytics (regressions, visualizations, etc.)
-Tax
-Tax reporting
-Tax compliance (federal vs. individual or both)
-Audit
-Auditing standards (PCAOB/AICPA)
-Audit risk assessment
-Audit procedures planning and substantive
-Analytical procedures
-Internal controls
-Materiality
-Audit Analytics (Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBi, etc.)
-Analytics for accounting/audit/tax
-Usage of software such as Excel to complete accounting-related tasks
-Use of visualization tools such as Tableau to complete accounting-related tasks
-Certifications
-CPA or intent to complete this
-CMA or intent to complete this
-Excel at least basic
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounting Clerks?
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.: -In today's environment, with greater usage of data big and small by companies, accountants are expected to have a better understanding of accounting analytics and a greater ability to analyze and identify patterns in data. Therefore, accounting analytics is a very important skill for accountants today.
-Just knowing excel is not enough. Being able to use software like excel QuickBooks for accounting/controllership/audit/tax-related decisions is a plus.
-In addition, being able to use visualization software like Tableau or Power BI is also a plus.
-Some type of analytics certification (Excel, general analytics, etc.) is a plus.
-However, this does not substitute for accounting-related knowledge and understanding.
What skills will help Accounting Clerks earn the most?
Dr. Henri Akono Ph.D.: -Most accounting jobs pay really well, and there is demand.
-So, having knowledge and understanding of accounting analytics is definitely very important, but companies still operate and have a need for traditional accountants.
In summary:
Accountants need to demonstrate knowledge of their area of interest, ability to solve problems in their area of interest, ability to use analytics for accounting-related purposes and decisions, ability to communicate both orally and in writing, ability to work and contribute to team success, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to perform tasks under pressure or time constraints.
What skills stand out on Accounting Clerk resumes?
Dr. George Young: Skills pertaining to software, especially software used to analyze data for reasonableness, classification non-conformity, other errors, and fraud, will always be eye-catching to employers. Students should also not overlook participation in activities that represent a contribution to the greater good. Activities like Habitat for Humanity and the local Helping Hands organizations not only convey the willingness to benefit others but also conveys the skill of getting along with others while working on a common goal.
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Dr. George Young: The soft skills of communicating orally and in writing will always be more important. These skills, which develop over time, enable one to minimize misunderstandings and convey messages with sufficient clarity that they contribute to the mission of the employer. Related to communication is the skill of interacting with others; exercise of this skill allows the creation and maintenance of a more respectful and inclusive environment. Every student should remember this: The practice of honing the skill of treating others with fairness and respect not only increases the likelihood that the employer's firm succeeds, but it also increases the likelihood that the student will continue to experience success in life.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounting Clerks?
Dr. George Young: Besides becoming fluent in accounting, which is the language of business, students should take every opportunity to learn more about spreadsheet software such as Excel and increase their skills in using Tableau. These types of software enable accountants to analyze, summarize, and communicate their results in an understandable manner.
Frank Longo
Assistant Professor of BusinessCentenary University
Business Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounting Clerks?
Frank Longo: Proficiency with emerging technology is an attention-getter. We should note that the Certified Public Accountants Exam will contain three sections by 2024, including Data Analytics, Tax Compliance and Planning, and Information System and Controls. A basic knowledge will be required in each of these, and the CPA candidate will identify one area of the above for more detailed testing. This change in knowledge requirements reflects the skills employers see as most important to hire. Using technology in any of these areas can move a candidate to the top of the hiring list. We should emphasize that the job candidate does not need to be an expert in each area, but the ability to effectively use technology in one area is important. Employers are looking for the ability to use technology in information security, business processes, information systems, IT audits, data analytics, and tax planning but not all of them.
Keep in mind that successful firms performed audits, prepared tax returns, advised clients on data security, and much more during the pandemic, and they often did so remotely. This can be expected to continue into the future.
What skills will help Accounting Clerks earn the most?
Frank Longo: Accountants are generally very well compensated in each of the areas we have discussed. The ability to combine critical soft skills, problem solving and teamwork, with almost any hard skill, including data analytics and information technology, will typically lead to higher pay. Having a CPA license or Certified Management Accountant designation can add to earnings potential. Many accountants do well financially without having either.
The bottom line or key take-a-way is that critical technological skills are required along with a personality that enables you to explain and discuss that technology to better work with teams and solve problems.
What skills stand out on Accounting Clerk resumes?
Frank Longo: The Accounting Coordinator position requires a variety of soft and hard skills. Hard skills or technical skills are expected and required to secure the position. Hard skills are becoming a minimum requirement. By demonstrating key soft skills, the candidate can move to the top of the hiring list. These skills include problem-solving, teamwork, written communications, leadership, work ethic, and oral communications. These skills have been identified as required after the onset of the pandemic. It is interesting to note that before the pandemic, essentially, the same skills were viewed as critical, but the order changed a bit. Problem-solving moved from number two to number one on the list after the pandemic began. Demonstrating these skills in a concise and specific manner greatly improves the resume.
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Frank Longo: The skills listed above in question number one are soft skills. They are the skills that truly differentiate the candidate. All candidates are expected to possess hard skills such as excel proficiency. It is the soft skills that get the job done. The ability to solve problems and to lead a team are the top requirements. Recent studies conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers consistently arrived at this conclusion, as did a recent Centenary University survey that included New Jersey and New York employers. These skills can be demonstrated through work experience, internships, and extra-curricular activities, including clubs and sports, which can serve as examples.
Lynne Zelenski Ph.D.
Director of Academic ServicesMichigan State University
Department of Accounting And Information Systems
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Lynne Zelenski Ph.D.: Communication skills, both written and verbal. Accountants need to be storytellers and be able to explain and interpret accounting information to non-accountants. Employers also emphasize the importance of leading and working in teams.
Dr. Jennifer Thayer
Assistant Professor of Accounting, Socrates Award for Excellence in Teaching Recipient, Clarksville Chamber of Commerce APSU Distinguished Faculty Award for Community Service Recipient, Accounting Society at Austin Peay AdvisorAustin Peay State University
College of Business
What soft skills should all Accounting Clerks possess?
Dr. Jennifer Thayer: From speaking with employers in the industry, the number one soft skill seems to be written and spoken communication. Many current students need to hone their written communication skills to avoid "text speak" when communicating with potential employers and/or clients. Other important soft skills include problem-solving, collaboration, adaptability, and willingness to deal with failure and/or criticism. Especially in the world of COVID and ever-changing work environments, the importance of adaptability and problem-solving have only been highlighted. Since most work environments involve people working in teams, effectively collaborating with others and accepting criticism are vital skills.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounting Clerks?
Dr. Jennifer Thayer: In addition to general accounting knowledge, critical thinking, data analytics, and advanced Microsoft Excel abilities are some of the most important skills. Clearly, having a solid foundation in general accounting knowledge is necessary to be a candidate for a job in the accounting field. However, possessing the ability to critically think and analyze data and use Microsoft Excel beyond the basics, such as pivot tables, will only improve a candidate's chances.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Accounting Clerk job market given the pandemic?
Zev Fried Ph.D.: The good news is that there is still a high demand, if not an even greater demand for CPA's now. Individuals and companies are dealing with unpredictable business cycles and cash flows as well as constantly changing regulations. CPAs are needed to deal with all this and more. Of course, now that remote work is considered normal, it is likely here to stay in one form or another, deepening the pool of talent that employers can potentially dip into.
What technical skills for an Accounting Clerk stand out to employers?
Zev Fried Ph.D.: For accountants, the same skills that were always needed such as proficiency with numbers, use of different types of computer software, and problem identification and solving are still needed. Emerging from the pandemic, there are also added skills such as the ability to work remotely and collaborate and share your work that will be important to employers.
How have salaries changed over time for Accounting Clerks?
Zev Fried Ph.D.: While starting salaries have not changed by that much in the accounting field, the big disparity comes with years of experience. As accountants gain valuable experience, compensation increases significantly. The rate of these changes has accelerated substantially in recent years. So while an accounting starting out now may not be making much more that they would have been a few years ago, after a few years they will be making much more.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Accounting Clerk job market given the pandemic?
Qian Song Ph.D.: The pandemic has accelerated the immersion of technology in our work and life. People work remotely, study remotely, shop online from grocery to furniture, tour the museums and consult a doctor virtually. Increased closures of brick and mortar stores and online business play a role in the surge of technology stocks. Thus, the pandemic has changed the way companies use technology to conduct business. Ultimately, accounting and other professionals are expected to be proficient in the use of technology in their work. The Big Four and other public accounting firms are increasing their investments in technology such as data analytics and robotic process automation. Entry-level accounting or structured, repetitive, and rule-based tasks are increasingly being automated. Such automation in business processes also occurs in other industries. It is only a matter of time before we see robots and machines (and they do not get COVID) taking over a large number of accounting and other jobs that can be automated. Advances in data analytics will speed up this process and change the nature of the accounting function. For example, instead of a traditional audit sampling, data analytics tools can be used to examine the entire dataset. The accounting firms are expected to hire more data science professionals rather than traditional accountants.
Accounting graduates will face challenges and also opportunities in today's advanced technological environment. Other than the basic accounting knowledge, accounting students can acquire data analytics and technological skills. Although accounting jobs are predicted to increase in the future, the increase is likely to be for the newly transformed accounting jobs that utilize technology
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Accounting Clerks?
Qian Song Ph.D.: Certifications in data analytics and other technological skills are expected to have the biggest impact on future job prospects. Universities such as MIT, Cornell, Columbia and organizations such as IBM, Dell and Microsoft are offering certifications in data analytics and other technology. An increasing number of institutions are adding business analytics degrees or data analytics and other technology courses in their curricula.
How have salaries changed over time for Accounting Clerks?
Qian Song Ph.D.: Salaries vary according to the region, employers, and positions. Salaries seem to be relatively stable with a slight increase for inflation. However, salaries are higher for graduates with data analytics certifications or advanced data analytics skills.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Accounting Clerk job market given the pandemic?
Alee Phillips CPA: As you might know, accounting recruiting starts so early. Many students secure their entry-level job during the spring of their Junior year. That is when they are recruited for Senior year spring or summer internships that then lead to full time offers after the end of their Master in Accounting and CPA eligibility year. As far as I know, none of those offers were pulled during the pandemic. If we do have a decrease in accounting opportunities, I think it will not be seen for another year or so as companies adjust to hiring less interns during these challenging times.