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Accountant

Accountant
Gross Monthly Salary: $3,401.00
Monthly Taxes: $504.13
Student Loan Payment: $ 310.00
Total Bring Home Pay $2,586.87

What Accountants and Auditors Do

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.

Most accountants and auditors work full time. Some work more than 40 hours per week. Overtime hours are typical at certain times of the year, such as at the end of the budget year or during tax season.

Most employers require a candidate to have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Certification within a specific field of accounting improves job prospects. For example, many accountants become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

 

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