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Military Accountants and Auditors
Median Salary
119,383
Workforce Count
942
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Accountants and auditors record and manage military financial records subject to audit. They also advise leaders on financial and accounting matters.
What is the work environment like?
Accountants and auditors work primarily in offices.
How many people have this role in the Military?
942
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$157,190
2 Years
$94,434
6 Years
$157,190
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Accountants and auditors may have an education background in accounting. Job training for accountants and auditors primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
- Military accounting
- Personnel management and payroll procedures
- Statistical analysis and fiscal planning
Education
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
- Auditing
- Accounting and Computer Science
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Economics and Accounting
- Mathematics
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.
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