Also called: Public Sector Accountant, Fund Accountant
Keeps the financial records for government agencies and prepares official financial reports.
Government accountants track money flowing through dozens of 'funds,' pay bills, and produce annual financial reports that bond investors and citizens read. Government accounting has its own special rules (GASB).
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Finance.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS accountants and auditors (approx.).
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI automates reconciliations and fund reports; fewer entry accountants needed, with oversight roles remaining.
Classes: Accounting, AP Statistics, Business math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2011.
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