According to CPA Practice Advisor, some 62% of companies are planning to add full-time accounting roles in the near future, making them some of the most in-demand workers in the... moreAccording to CPA Practice Advisor, some 62% of companies are planning to add full-time accounting roles in the near future, making them some of the most in-demand workers in the nation. Despite the availability of jobs, many accountants feel overworked, underpaid, and completely unfulfilled. If you want to land a fulfilling accounting job, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Average Salary
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants earned an average salary of $77,250 per year as of May 2021. That’s significantly more than the national average salary, which is $58,563 a year as of 2023. Many accountants earn less than this, and that generally has to do with the amount of experience they have and the level of responsibility they assume with their roles. Rather than searching for the highest salary and best benefits possible, many accounting recruiters try to ensure that employees are paid fairly while working to meet other criteria that is also important to fulfillment.... less