Accountants and Auditors (Officer)
Opportunities
Accountants and auditors record and manage military financial records subject to audit. They also advise leaders on financial and accounting matters.
Training Provided
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.
- Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
- Military accounting
- Personnel management and payroll procedures
- Statistical analysis and fiscal planning
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
Earnings
Military pay and benefits are set by Congress, which normally grants a cost-of-living pay increase once each year. All members of the military receive "basic pay," which is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. Enlisted members can progress through nine enlisted pay grades during their careers. In 2023, most enlisted personnel started as recruits at Grade E-1 ($20,796/year basic pay); however, those with special skills or above average education started as high as Grade E-4 ($27,150/year basic pay). In addition to pay, the military provides many of life's necessities, such as food, clothing, and housing, or pays allowances for them. Other benefits include health care, 30 days paid vacation, legal assistance, recreational programs, education assistance, and military store privileges.
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