Accounting - Sample Occupations and Jobs


Sample Occupations and Jobs

“What can I do with my degree” and “How do I assess which job or career area will be a good fit for me” are questions that many university students ask themselves at various points during their time at university. Below is a sample of the many types of occupations and jobs that graduates of this program can consider. The list provided is intended to give students ideas of the many possible directions and career areas they can further research and explore.

 

 

Sample Occupations

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Detailed career profiles are available in the Career Resource Library. Some positions require further education and experience.

  • Account Manager
  • Actuary
  • Auditor
  • Bank Manager
  • Bookkeeper
  • Budget Analyst
  • Certified General Accountant (CGA)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Controller
  • Corporate Controller
  • Corporate/Commercial Lawyer
  • Cost Accountant/Manager
  • Credit Counsellor
  • Entrepreneur
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Government Relations Specialist
  • Information and Control Systems Specialist
  • Internal Auditor
  • Investment Advisor
  • Investment Banker
  • Logistics/Operations Manager
  • Money Manager
  • Payroll Administrator
  • Personal Financial Planner
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Tax Preparer
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Trader
  • Treasurer
  • Underwriter
  • Venture Capitalist

 

 

Sample Job Listings

Below is a sample of previous jobs. These sample jobs were found in the job postings and previous jobs on CLNx. This can provide some ideas of where jobs are or have been.

Note: It’s important to remember that job titles can vary depending on the company. Use keywords related to your field of interest when searching for jobs and concentrate on the skills listed in the job description.

  • Accountant Analyst, Cadillac Fairview
  • Accounting Course Developer, AME Learning
  • Accounts Payable Specialist, Lafarge North America
  • Bookkeeping Assistant, Walmart Canada
  • Business Analyst, ADP Canada
  • Financial Advisor Apprentice, Edward Jones
  • Financial Analyst, Just Energy Group
  • Internal Assistant Auditor, TVOntario
  • Junior Accounting Clerk, Oakville Mazda
  • Junior Staff Accountant, I&A Professional Corp.
  • Office Administrator, Personal Fitness Consulting
  • Settlements Administrator, NRT Technology Corp.
  • Staff Accountant, Ernst & Young
  • Summer Staff Accountant, Deloitte
  • Tax Consultant, Deloitte
  • Underwriting Trainee, Aviva Canada

 

 

Sample Areas of Employment

The following is a list of areas where graduates from this program typically look for career opportunities. These sectors in the labour market can be explored to identify the businesses and organizations within these areas and to learn about the breadth of opportunities that can be found here. In your research, look for factors influencing these sectors, and how this relates to the broader economy – if there is growth in these areas, then there may also be interesting work opportunities.   

  • Accounting Firms
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Educational Institutions
  • Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments
  • Insurance Companies
  • Self-Employment
  • Many other organizations across industries

 

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Updated on October 2024