As an accounting graduate, you can work in small businesses or family-owned companies, corporations, government agencies, public accounting firms, nonprofits and health care organizations.
Here are some of the career areas you can explore:
- Bookkeeper – Record daily financial transactions, reconcile bank statements and manage accounts payable and receivable for small businesses or nonprofit organizations.
- Payroll specialist – Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, handle tax withholdings and benefits deductions, and prepare payroll reports.
- Accounting assistant/clerk – Help businesses with data entry, processing invoices, preparing reports and supporting senior accountants with day-to-day financial tasks.
- Billing coordinator – Manage the billing process for clients, ensuring accuracy in charges and timely invoicing in sectors like health care, law or construction.
- Inventory control analyst (with accounting skills) – Track product movement and analyze inventory data for manufacturing or retail operations.
- Audit assistant (internal or external) – Help audit teams review financial records and ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
Some of these positions, and some included in the salary information below, require more education than a two-year degree.