Positions in Demand
  • Business analysts: As companies seek to maximize their computer systems to improve efficiencies and profitability, business systems analysts are in demand by organizations of all sizes. Their expertise is needed to enhance existing systems and to leverage new hardware and software.
  • Financial analysts: Businesses need staff with expertise in evaluating financial plans, forecasts and budgets and identifying opportunities to boost profits. Senior financial analysts who can effectively communicate their analyses to management and assess borrowing structures to ensure competitive funding costs are highly valued.
  • Controllers: Organizations are adding controllers and assistant controllers to oversee accounting operations, enhance accounting and internal control systems, and assist with growth initiatives.
  • Staff and senior accountants: Companies are hiring accountants with two or more years of experience to perform a range of essential duties, such as maintaining the general ledger, compiling financial reports, and overseeing areas such as payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Tax accountants: Especially in a recessionary or post–recessionary environment, companies value tax accountants who can help them ensure compliance with changing accounting standards and apply cost–saving tax strategies.
  • Accounting clerks: Versatile accounting clerks and bookkeeping professionals, especially those with college degrees, are seeing broad–based demand from companies looking to add to their core accounting teams.
  • Billing/collections staff: Companies are hiring staff who can improve collections and cash flow. In some markets, professionals with expertise in billing and collections for medical accounts are in particularly strong demand.
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