| Area | Year | Period | Hourly Mean | Hourly by Percentile |
| 25th | Median | 75th |
| California | 2012 | 1st Qtr | $65.36 | $42.69 | $58.41 | $79.98 |
| Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand") | [Top] |
| Area | Estimated Year-Projected Year | Employment | Employment Change | Annual Avg Openings |
| Estimated | Projected | Number | Percent |
| California | 2010 - 2020 | 69,600 | 79,000 | 9,400 | 13.5 | 2,210 |
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| Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List) | [Top] |
| | Number of Employers in State of California |
| Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California |
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| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 914 | 8.9% |
| Depository Credit Intermediation | 9,651 | 6.6% |
| Accounting and Bookkeeping Services | 24,363 | 3.5% |
| Insurance Carriers | 4,763 | 2.8% |
| Computer Systems Design and Rel Services | 9,933 | 2.7% |
| Nondepository Credit Intermediation | 14,062 | 2.7% |
| Management & Technical Consulting Svc | 28,222 | 2.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Services | 23,211 | 2.0% |
| Office Administrative Services | 2,198 | 2.0% |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 18,151 | 1.9% |
| Motion Picture and Video Industries | 6,338 | 1.6% |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 17,985 | 1.5% |
| Scientific Research and Development Svc | 5,742 | 1.5% |
| Automobile Dealers | 8,134 | 1.5% |
| Computers and Peripheral Equipment | 509 | 1.5% |
| Activities Related to Real Estate | 7,464 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies, Brokerages & Support | 28,682 | 1.4% |
| Electronic Instrument Manufacturing | 1,043 | 1.2% |
| Security & Commodity Investment Activity | 1,563 | 1.2% |
| Semiconductor and Electronic Components | 1,759 | 1.2% |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 1,393 | 1.1% |
| Employment Services | 6,297 | 1.0% |
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| About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network) | [Top] |
| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns. |
| Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies. |
| Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. |
| Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. |
| Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. |
| Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. |
| Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes. |
| Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. |
| Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals. |
| Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. |
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| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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| Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.) |
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| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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| Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.) |
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| Working Conditions - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. |
| Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. |
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| Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.) |
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| Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
| Enterprising - Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. |
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| | Account Managers; Banking Center Managers; Consumer Loan Managers; Finance Directors; Financial Administrators; Fiscal Managers; and Investment Officers |
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