Business Finance Salaries
- The total compensation of a finance professional includes wages and performance-based cash and stock bonuses. Other factors affecting remuneration include professional credentials and academic qualifications.
- A bookkeeper records a firm's transactions in general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers. He works under the leadership of an accountant, debiting and crediting financial accounts, such as asset, liability, equity, revenue and expense. According to career information website Indeed.com, a bookkeeper earns a median salary of $36,000 in 2010.
- An accountant prepares corporate financial statements at the end of each month or quarter. These statements include a balance sheet, statement of income, statement of cash flows and statement of equity. Indeed.com reports that an accountant earns a median income of $57,000.
- An auditor reviews a company's internal procedures and controls, ensuring they are adequate, functional and conform to regulations. In 2010, an auditor earns median wages of $71,000, according to Indeed.com.
- A financial analyst reviews an organization's operating data and compares current and historical cost. She detects performance trends and advises senior management on expense reduction strategies. A financial analyst earns median wages of $71,000, according to Indeed.com data.
- A budget specialist helps senior leaders ensure that business units abide by cost limits and spending thresholds when operating. Indeed.com indicates that a budget specialist earns a median salary of $65,000 in 2010.
