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With an accounting degree, jobs are available in practically every industry. Accounting<\/a> is a broad area of financial services<\/a> that involves researching, reviewing, and reporting financial information. However, the skills you learn while obtaining an accounting degree are highly transferable<\/a>, and the best jobs for accounting majors capitalize on accountant students’ analysis, research<\/a>, attention to detail<\/a>, and organizational skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jobs for Accounting Majors by the Numbers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/th>Average Salary <\/th>Projected Job Growth 2021-2031<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Accountant or Auditor<\/td>$86,740<\/a><\/td>6%<\/td><\/tr>
Accounting Clerk<\/td>$47,440<\/a><\/td>-5%<\/td><\/tr>
Actuary<\/td>$127,580<\/a><\/td>21%<\/td><\/tr>
Benefits and Compensation Analyst<\/td>$75,920<\/a><\/td>7%<\/td><\/tr>
Budget Analyst<\/td>$87,680<\/a><\/td>3%<\/td><\/tr>
Claims Adjuster<\/td>$73,380<\/a><\/td>-6%<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Analyst<\/td>$108,790<\/a><\/td>9%<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Examiner<\/td>$95,610<\/a><\/td>21%<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Manager<\/td>$166,050<\/a><\/td>17%<\/td><\/tr>
Insurance Underwriter<\/td>$82,990<\/a><\/td>-4%<\/td><\/tr>
Loan Officer<\/td>$84,160<\/a><\/td>4%<\/td><\/tr>
Management Analyst<\/td>$104,660<\/a><\/td>11%<\/td><\/tr>
Personal Finance Adviser<\/td>$137,740<\/a><\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
Property Appraiser<\/td>$80,460<\/a><\/td>4%<\/td><\/tr>
Purchasing Agent<\/td>$75,140<\/a><\/td>-6%<\/td><\/tr>
Tax Examiner<\/td>$64,410<\/a><\/td>-7%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Best Accounting Degree Jobs Explained <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Accountant or Auditor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Accountants<\/a> and auditors<\/a> are experts at reviewing and reporting financial details. However, the job titles accountant <\/em>and auditor<\/em> encompass several unique roles, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n