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Also known as: cpa, finance manager
Avg. salary range
$88k–$95k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Certified public accountants (CPAs) examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data. CPAs often have testing and strict requirements for licensing in their state including set hours of college courses. They are considered fiduciaries with a legal duty to act in the best interest of, their clients.
Career Level
Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$70,600
Average
$95,300
High
$108,800
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, usually 5 days a week. Required overtime is possible.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$91,367
Overall Rank
59th
out of 199 careers
In Finance & Insurance
3rd
out of 11 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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