Accountants had a median pay of $67,190 per year or $32.30 per hour in 2015. The typical entry-level education is a bachelor's degree with no related work experience or on-the-job training required. The job outlook is faster than average with employment expected to increase 11% and add over 142,000 new jobs between 2014-2024. The individual's work philosophy focuses on having a positive attitude, working well independently or in teams, and expressing commitment to each project. Their goals are to finish a bachelor's degree in accounting by 2020, achieve an A+ certification, gain experience from accounting internships, and take a certification exam like the CPA by the time they complete their degree.