If you’re someone who’s good with numbers, the accounting industry may be exactly what you’re looking for. Find out about theTop 10 Highest Paying Accounting Careers andwhat they do.
1) Financial Controller
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description: A company’s controller is the chief accounting officer and heads the accounting department. The controller is responsible for the company’s financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting and tax compliance.
2) CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description:The CMA is responsible to assess both accounting and administrative controls and prepare reports for the management team regarding corporate compliance and internal policies and procedures.
3) Chartered Accountant
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description: Chartered accountants provide professional advice about financial decisions and profitability. They create financial reports and documents and are involved in financial reporting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance.
4) Bank Branch Manager
Average Salary: $41,712 – $133,686.96
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $90,911
Job Description: A branch manager is responsible for all of the functions of a branch office, like hiring employees, approving loans and lines of credit as well as marketing the branch. They build a rapport with the community to attract business and assisting customers with account problems.
5) CGA (Certified General Accountant)
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description:A certified general accountant reviews an organization’s financial reporting mechanisms, policies or processes and ensures that they adhere to industry standards, corporate rules and regulatory requirements.
6) Senior Accountant
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description: Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures.
7) Financial Analyst
Average Salary: $52,140 – 120,318.26
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $75,207
Job Description:Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.
8) Credit Supervisor
Average Salary: $40,106.09 – $102,778.67
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $70,180
Job Description: A credit supervisor oversees the credit and collection activities for a company. Theymay also perform tasks in regards to credit and collection activities like accounting or customer service clerks.
9) Staff Accountant
Average Salary: $41,712 – $101,610.43
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description: Staff accountants work under the supervision of a controller, director or certified public accountant (CPA). They maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers. They also prepare and analyze budgets in addition to general bookkeeping.
10) Bookkeeper
Average Salary: $33,369.6 – $76,791.79
Annual Provincial Median Salary (BC): $92,246
Job Description: Bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.
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*Data taken from WorkBC
