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ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE: If You Are Interested, They Will Be Interested In You

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This accountant spends her typical day keeping keeping track of expenses at a university research department. This involves keeping track of staff credit card charges, grant spendings, and travel expenses. She originally studied computer science in university, but got into accounting when she went into the family business. She advises clearly showing your interest to your professors and teachers because if you show that you are interested, they will be interested in you.

Degree: Computer Science

Job Title: Accounting Associate

Employer: Montana Tech, Sponsored Programs Department

Job Summary: Accountants and Auditors

Job Description

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records. They ensure that financial records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.

On-the-Job Training

None

Quick Facts

Average salary

National Statistic Change Location

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$40,000 - $110,000

Projected Job Growth

10 to 20 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time, Long hours

Typical workplace

Indoor, Office, Hospital / Clinic, Military

Personal Qualities

Analytical skills, Detail oriented, Mathematical skills, Organizational skills, Verbal communication skills, Written communication skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Accounting
Business
Finance
Business Administration and Management
Business and Management

Related Careers

Bookkeeping
Accounting
and Auditing Clerks
Budget Analysts
Cost Estimators
Financial Analysts
Financial Examiners
Financial Managers
Management Analysts
Personal Financial Advisors
Postsecondary Teachers
Tax Examiners and Collectors
and Revenue Agents
Top Executives.

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