Corporate accountants will also benefit from the healthy economy. Besides higher salaries, firms are also offering other perks to draw the best talent. Accountants looking for the hottest job may want to investigate a career in accounts receivable. Other growth areas include accounts payable and payroll, with 15 percent of CFOs identifying each as the most in demand. With technology becoming increasingly important, financial analysis is a good bet since businesses are looking to accountants to analyze data in order to track trends and develop business strategies.
Companies expect accountants to be technologically savvy.
Systems expertise is a growth area since many businesses are investing in systems upgrades and conversions, the study says.