Career Outlook 2016-2017: Accounting
Accounting Programs Available at Bemidji State University:
Major: Accounting (B.S.) Minors: Accounting and Fraud Examination Emphasis: Accounting Information Systems
EMPLOYMENT AREAS AND PROJECTED DEMAND:
The "Occupational Outlook Handbook" (OOH) reports that accountants and auditors held about 1.3 million jobs in 2014.
They worked in offices, although some work from home. About 26% of accountants and auditors worked for
accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services firms; another 8% worked for finance and insurance; 8%
worked for state and local government, excluding education and hospitals; 6% worked for manufacturing; and another 7%
worked for management of companies and enterprises.
OOH reports that the accounting field is expected to grow 11%, faster than average, through the year 2024, with a median
annual wage and salary earnings of $67,190 in May 2015.
For more information on labor market statistics: CAREERwise
PLACEMENT INFORMATION FOR ACCOUNTING GRADUATES:
There are many career opportunities for Bemidji State University Accounting graduates. Of the Bemidji State
University 2014-2015 Accounting graduates, 83.8% reported obtaining related employment within one year of
graduation. This does not include students who were not seeking employment, furthering their education, unavailable, or
had unknown status.
PARTIAL LIST OF EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE REPORTED HIRING BSU ACCOUNTING GRADUATES*: (This list only
includes employment within one year of graduation.) For a complete list click HERE
Bridget Johnson
Accountant
Park Rapids, MN
Career Sports and Entertainment
Accounting Assistant
Atlanta, GA
Cargill
Accounting
Eddyville, GA
CBRE
Real Estate Accountant
Bloomington, MN
City of St. Paul
Budget/Management Specialist
St. Paul, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen
Accounting Intern
Minneapolis, MN
Digital River
General Ledger Staff Accountant
Minnetonka, MN
Federal Government
Financial Operations Specialist
Brooklyn Center, MN
Grant County Social Services
Fiscal Manager
Elbow Lake, MN
Hormel Foods
Sales Support Specialist Post Audit
Austin, MN
Intercept Industries
Inventory Control
Roseau, MN
Magnetation
Financial Accountant
Grand Rapids, MN
McGladrey
Assurance Associate
Duluth, MN
MN Soybean
Staff Accountant/ Compliance Manager
Mankato, MN
North Country Business Products
RMA Associate
Bemidji, MN
PFC Equipment, Inc.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Maple Grove, MN
Rural Renewable Energy Alliance
Accountant
Pequot Lakes, MN
Schechter Dokken Kanter
Audit Staff Accountant
Minneapolis, MN
St. Louis County
Financial Worker
Virginia, MN
St. Louis County Public Health
Accountant
Duluth, MN
Travelers Insurance
Staff Accountant
Minneapolis, MN
US Bank
Personal Banker
Little Falls, MN
*Degrees alone do not get students jobs. Internships, summer jobs, volunteer work, part-time jobs, work-study positions, and active participation in
student organizations on campus are all ways to become more competitive in a tight job market.
Bibliography:
Annual Graduate Follow-Up Study 2014-2015. Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN (2017)
Bemidji State University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-2017. Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN (2016)
Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Dept. of Labor, JIST Publishing Inc., Indianapolis, IN (2015)
For more information, please contact the Career Services Office: Decker Hall/[email protected]/218-755-2038
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