Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 33,700 | 12.60 | 8.70 | 14.55 | 26,210 | 18,090 | 30,260 |
| Joplin MSA | 840 | 11.15 | 7.79 | 12.82 | 23,180 | 16,210 | 26,670 |
| Columbia MSA | 830 | 11.82 | 8.75 | 13.36 | 24,590 | 18,190 | 27,780 |
| St Joseph MSA | 560 | 11.81 | 8.06 | 13.69 | 24,570 | 16,770 | 28,470 |
| Springfield MSA | 1,840 | 11.05 | 8.20 | 12.48 | 22,990 | 17,050 | 25,960 |
| St Louis MSA | 15,400 | 13.80 | 9.60 | 15.90 | 28,700 | 19,970 | 33,070 |
| Kansas City* | 7,230 | 13.10 | 9.20 | 15.05 | 27,245 | 19,131 | 31,303 |
| Central Region* | 3,140 | 11.26 | 7.85 | 12.97 | 23,430 | 16,328 | 26,980 |
| Northeast Region* | 1,040 | 10.15 | 7.30 | 11.58 | 21,116 | 15,191 | 24,078 |
| Northwest Region* | 1,380 | 10.67 | 7.18 | 12.41 | 22,190 | 14,942 | 25,815 |
| Ozark Region* | 2,440 | 11.12 | 8.32 | 12.51 | 23,120 | 17,303 | 26,028 |
| South Central Region* | 530 | 10.00 | 7.28 | 11.35 | 20,790 | 15,149 | 23,610 |
| Southeast Region* | 1,540 | 10.81 | 7.70 | 12.37 | 22,487 | 16,010 | 25,726 |
| Southwest Region* | 1,300 | 10.84 | 7.64 | 12.44 | 22,550 | 15,899 | 25,876 |
| St. Charles* | 730 | 13.04 | 8.90 | 15.12 | 27,130 | 18,510 | 31,440 |
| St. Louis City* | 3,380 | 15.16 | 10.93 | 17.27 | 31,533 | 22,743 | 35,928 |
| St. Louis County* | 7,870 | 13.93 | 9.94 | 15.93 | 28,973 | 20,666 | 33,126 |
| West Central Region* | 1,030 | 10.47 | 7.89 | 11.76 | 21,782 | 16,421 | 24,462 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 790 | 11.73 | 7.74 | 13.73 | 24,400 | 16,090 | 28,556 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 37,300 | 37,770 | 470 | 1.26 | 755 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 14,010 | 14,180 | 170 | 1.21 | 282 | Great |
| St Louis MSA | 16,960 | 16,650 | -310 | -1.83 | 322 | Fair |
| Central Region* | 3,720 | 3,820 | 100 | 2.69 | 82 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 1,210 | 1,190 | -20 | -1.65 | 23 | Fair |
| Northwest Region* | 1,370 | 1,350 | -20 | -1.46 | 26 | Fair |
| Ozark Region* | 3,010 | 3,160 | 150 | 4.98 | 73 | Great |
| South Central Region* | 880 | 890 | 10 | 1.14 | 18 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 1,800 | 1,800 | .00 | 34 | Fair | |
| Southwest Region* | 1,510 | 1,500 | -10 | -.66 | 29 | Fair |
| West Central Region* | 1,260 | 1,240 | -20 | -1.59 | 24 | Fair |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other