Moderate salary gains are forecast nationwide
for accounting and finance professionals in 1998. However,
for candidates with hard-to-find skills and experience, these
increases will be much more pronounced.
Cost accountants - to evaluate material
and labor cost standards, manage inventory levels and
perform cost-variance analysis.
Accounts receivable professionals - to improve cash flow
by researching and resolving customer payment inquiries,
preparing aging reports and following up on past-due invoices.
Staff and senior accountants - to interpret complex financial
data and develop forecasts based on journal entry preparation,
monthly and year-end closings, general ledger reconciliation
and budgeting.
Bookkeepers and accounting clerks - to process accounts
payables and receivables, perform data entry and assist
with general ledger reconciliation.