Accounting occupations include those occupations concerned with examining, analyzing, and interpreting accounting records for the purpose of giving advice or preparing statements. Also included are those occupations which involve devising or installing accounting systems and advising on cost-recording systems or other financial or budgetary data.
Most employers prefer an associate degree or a four-year college degree.
There were approximately 13,930 employed in Accounting occupations in Alabama in 1998. An average of 390 jobs is available each year. Those experienced in Accounting occupations can earn considerably more. Salary may vary according to location and individual ability. Be able to recognize detail, differences, or errors in written words and numbers.