Medium Risk Stable

Accountant

Accountants prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laws.

$78,000
Median Salary
1.4 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Medium Risk

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

1.4M (5% decline per BLS, transformation underway)

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Controller

Expected Competition

Moderate - role transformation, not elimination

Your Head Start

18-24 months - data analytics skills critical

1.4M (5% decline per BLS, transformation underway) workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 6/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend -10% since 2021

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 5-7 years

Estimated time until significant automation

TurboTax AI handles 80% of personal tax returns Sage Intacct auto-reconciles accounts nightly AppZen AI audits expense reports in real-time

Why This Job Is At Risk

AI automates transaction categorization

Machine learning detects fraud and anomalies

Automated tax preparation and filing

Cloud accounting reduces manual work

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Controller

30%
Salary Change +45%
Skill Overlap 85%
Time to Transition 3-5 years

Skills to Learn

LeadershipFinancial StrategyInternal ControlsTeam Management

Forensic Accountant

20%
Salary Change +30%
Skill Overlap 75%
Time to Transition 1-2 years

Skills to Learn

InvestigationLegal KnowledgeData AnalysisReport Writing

Financial Analyst

40%
Salary Change +20%
Skill Overlap 70%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Financial ModelingForecastingBusiness AcumenPresentation

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