{"id":903,"date":"2022-07-28T17:15:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T17:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=903"},"modified":"2024-12-09T10:08:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:08:27","slug":"careers-in-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/careers\/careers-in-finance","title":{"rendered":"20+ Popular Careers in Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Choosing a career in finance can feel daunting \u2014 the financial services<\/a> and finance industry offers nearly endless ways to specialize and paths to take. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you figure out what jobs in finance might be right for you, we’ve compiled a list of more than 20 careers in finance, ranging from entry-level analyst positions to insurance sales to chief financial officers. We\u2019ve also included salary data (sourced primarily from the BLS<\/a>) and job descriptions to help you understand what these roles entail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accounting and Tax Financial Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Accounting and tax roles in finance involve tracking budgets, preparing reports, and reviewing financial data to ensure accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accountant and Auditor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Average salary: <\/strong>$90,780<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accountants<\/a> and auditors<\/a> analyze their company’s finances and prepare financial documents. Within a financial organization, there may be specific titles such as junior accountant, senior accountant, auditor, and tax accountant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n