Accounting Career Guide

The Accounting field offers a wide range of opportunities to explore. Use this guide to gain insights on the industry, or to learn how to hatch a student or entry-level Accounting job.

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Accounting Average Starting Salaries

Accountant
Vancouver, BC
$47,756
Calgary, AB
$55,926
Saskatoon, SK
$37,004
Winnipeg, MB
$40,026
Toronto, ON
$47,806
Montreal, QC
$45,194
Halifax, NS
$45,877
St. John's, NL
$35,031
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$45,340
Financial Analyst
Vancouver, BC
$57,165
Calgary, AB
$67,183
Saskatoon, SK
$42,564
Winnipeg, MB
$48,296
Toronto, ON
$55,914
Montreal, QC
$50,782
Halifax, NS
$49,406
St. John's, NL
$39,485
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$53,245
Financial Controller
Vancouver, BC
$78,451
Calgary, AB
$85,703
Saskatoon, SK
$57,393
Winnipeg, MB
$52,616
Toronto, ON
$81,573
Montreal, QC
$77,499
Halifax, NS
$61,916
St. John's, NL
$49,882
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$65,967
Bookkeeper
Vancouver, BC
$29,607
Calgary, AB
$34,189
Saskatoon, SK
$30,478
Winnipeg, MB
$26,389
Toronto, ON
$37,453
Montreal, QC
$29,029
Halifax, NS
$25,739
St. John's, NL
$27,836
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$36,662
Accounting Clerk
Vancouver, BC
$36,204
Calgary, AB
$42,198
Saskatoon, SK
$37,649
Winnipeg, MB
$31,539
Toronto, ON
$36,171
Montreal, QC
$35,259
Halifax, NS
$35,389
St. John's, NL
$31,323
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$35,192
Payroll Administrator
Vancouver, BC
$43,720
Calgary, AB
$49,830
Saskatoon, SK
$35,678
Winnipeg, MB
$36,766
Toronto, ON
$44,936
Montreal, QC
$46,440
Halifax, NS
$41,066
St. John's, NL
$33,141
NATIONAL AVERAGE
$42,098

Considering a career in Accounting?

Accounting is a great industry for anyone looking for professional growth and development opportunities. If you are passionate about understanding the inner workings of a business and have strong analytical skills, this field offers a wide variety of different service areas and professional designations for you to pursue.

"Make an effort to get to know the recruiting team. They meet hundreds of students throughout the recruiting season, so take initiative so that you are not forgotten."

Sarah Whelan
Accounting grad, Queen's University

In-demand skills and traits:

  • Leadership
  • Team oriented
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
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