Graduates of BCC’s Accounting Technology programs are finding career opportunities in a variety of capacities. According to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovations’ Employment Projections Through 2013, bookkeeping, auditing and accounting clerks are in high demand, especially within Broward County where those careers are near the top of the list for occupations gaining the most new jobs.
Nationally, according to the US Department of Labor, the large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings and a growing economy will result in more financial transactions and other activities that require these types of workers.
Graduates of BCC’s Accounting Technology programs are finding a variety of career opportunities. According to Workforce Florida, the following ‘in-demand’ occupations have been identified as occupations within Broward County with positive growth rates and competitive salaries. Programs are linked to corresponding job titles; the average hourly starting salary and the average salary follow the job title. Job outlook data is specific to Broward County.
| Hot Jobs with an Accounting Technology Degree/Certificate |
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| Program(s) | Job Title - Avg. Starting Salary - Average Salary |
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- Accounting Technology AS degree
Accounting Technology AAS degree
| - Accountant and auditor - $17.51/hr/ - $26.45 /hr.
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerk - $10.17/hr. - $14.56/hr.
- Financial analyst - $10.28/hr. - $24.81/hr.
- Financial manager - $29.14/hr. - $48.31/hr.
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- Accounting Applications certificate
| - Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerk - $10.17/hr. - $14.56/hr.
- Financial analyst - $10.28/hr. - $24.81/hr
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Career Planning Resources
The BCC Online Career Center has plenty of resources to assist you with your career planning and job search. Visit our Match Careers to Majors page, our Career Information page, and our Major Information page for career planning tools, information and links.
