10 Most In-Demand Accounting and Finance Jobs and Salaries

What are the most in-demand jobs in finance and accounting? Our data team at CyberCoders crunched the numbers to bring you the hottest jobs in these industries. Coming in at number one is financial advisor, with an average salary of $85,860, followed by loan officer at $68,000 and tax supervisor with an average salary of $96,944. This proprietary data was derived from our database of more than one million job seekers.

“After the busy tax season, we often see an influx of hiring managers seeking talent to fill newly open roles and candidates eager to find their next, best job. The CyberCoders data shows that financial advisors and loan officers are in high demand, with 12.8% and 11.7% year over year growth increase for each role, respectively,” says President of CyberCoders Shane Lamb.

The Most In-Demand Accounting and Finance Jobs

2. Loan Officer  Salary Average: 68,000

3. Tax Supervisor Salary Average: 96,944

4. Staff Auditor Salary Average: 64,209

5. Director of Accounting Salary Average: 129,606

6. Underwriter Salary Average: $84,297

7. Accountant  Salary Average: $67,072

8. Staff Accountant  Salary Average: $58,427

9. Mortgage Processor  Salary Average: $54,541

10. Accounting Manager Salary Average: $87,653

By analyzing over 400,000 data points from proprietary placement and jobs data from 2014-2018, the CyberCoders data team determined the top 10 hottest jobs and salaries in accounting.

“It’s important for CyberCoders to remain as informed as possible on trends and in-demand jobs in the accounting and finance industries. Deriving this data allows our recruiters to accurately assess the market and put their efforts into being as prepared as possible to help companies and candidates alike,” continues Lamb.

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