Accountants and auditors that were employed by accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services firms earned median salaries of $80,510, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Salaries for all accountants and auditors ranged from $52,780 or less to $141,420 or more. Those with more experience earn higher wages.
Tax accountants who are employed full time receive benefits such as paid vacation and sick time, insurance coverage, pension plans, and education-assistance programs. Those who are self-employed must cover their own business expenses and benefits.
- Accountants
- Accounts Payable Specialists
- Accounts Receivable Specialists
- Audit and Assurance Accountants
- Auditors
- Bank Examiners
- Billing Clerks
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
- Budget Analysts
- Chief Financial Officers
- Chief Restructuring Officers
- Credit Analysts
- Economists
- Financial Analysts
- Financial Consultants
- Financial Institution Officers and Managers
- Financial Institution Tellers, Clerks, and Related Workers
- Financial Planners
- Financial Services Brokers
- Forensic Accountants and Auditors
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- Statisticians
- Tax Managers
- Tax Preparers