Accounting is more than filing taxes and bookkeeping. It’s about understanding a business from the ground up and guiding it through sound financial practice. Whether in manufacturing, services, travel, art, health, fashion, real estate or sports, the options are endless.

 

Accounting skills are in demand in virtually every field: 

• You could work as a financial analyst, accountant, budget officer, account manager, financial planner, payroll officer or external auditor. 
• There are opportunities in arts and entertainment, news media, marketing, manufacturing, education, health and wellness, service industries and sports organizations. 
• Find the right fit – employers include large and small enterprises, the government, as well as not-for-profit agencies – or start your own business. 
• With third-year studies in Canadian public sector financial management, advanced diploma graduates are uniquely positioned to take advantage of growing opportunities in the public and not-for-profit sectors. 
• Create the career you want working part-time, full-time, in an office, remotely, locally, nationally or internationally. 
• Visit ontransfer.ca for additional information on transferring your college diploma to universities in Ontario.  
• Start at Loyalist and put your career on track to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with advanced standing towards a university degree. Visit cpaontario.ca for more details. 

 

Our grads get great jobs

• Accountant, Quinte Conservation 
• Accountant, Wilkinson & Company, LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants 
• Accounting Manager – Closson Chase Vineyards Inc. 
• Accounts Payable Associate, Stream Global Services 
• Auditor, Canada Revenue Agency 
• Financial Analyst, Corrections Canada 
• Financial Analyst, Amer Sports Canada Inc. 
• Junior Accountant, Welch LLP, Chartered Accountants 
• Office Manager – CBI Health 
• Personal Banking Officer, Bank of Nova Scotia 
• Accountant, Habitat for Humanity, Prince Edward Hastings 
• Accountant, The Children’s Foundation

 

Is it for you?

People who thrive in accounting have an eye for detail while being able to see the big picture. This may be a good fit if you have skills in: 

• Written and oral communication 
• Organization and attention to detail 
• Analysis and problem-solving 
• Time management 
• Systems analysis 
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning 
• Critical thinking 
• Active learning 
• Clerical knowledge 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Commitment to excellence