Accounting

Accounting industry hiring at rapid pace

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One of the fastest-growing sectors in terms of hiring these days is accounting. For those with the right skills, there are expected to be an increasing number of opportunities over the next several years.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, through 2020, the number of jobs in accounting are expected to increase 15.7 percent, the Sacramento Bee reports. Those who are able to find work in the sector will make a median salary of $61,690, far higher than many other industries.

One of those who was able to find employment as an accountant is Grayson Moyse, 27, of Macias Gini and O'Connell. He said that the job was far more interactive than he had thought when he pursued a degree at Sacramento State.

"When I was in college, I didn't think it would be as people-oriented as it is. It's not being on a computer in a cubicle all day," said the Moyse in an interview with the source

There are other indicators that suggest that hiring for accountants will increase. The Robert Half Financial Hiring Index revealed that the executives in the West South Central region are planning to increase accounting and finance hiring by 1 percent.

Central US, Pacific US, US News

Call centers hiring in California

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Those looking for full-time employment who have a limited education can often find success with call centers. In California, Advanced Call Center Technologies is looking to bring on 500 new workers by the end of the year, according to the Sacramento Bee.

The Pennsylvania-based firm is seeking to hire workers at a starting salary of approximately $9 an hour and place them at a work site in Sacramento next month. Over the next few years, the company is seeking to hire as many as 2,000 new employees, bringing some much-needed opportunities to the area.

The leadership of the firm said that it was attracted by the advantageous tax credits and the type of talent available. 

"We really liked the area a lot, we like the employee base there," said Jimmy Griffiths, chief financial officer.

While the new opportunities are considered positive for California's capital city, the unemployment rate of 10.8 percent is higher than the national average. According to the Employment Development Department, there were 4,400 jobs added during the month of May, showing that progress was being made.

Southeast US

Florida healthcare sector to add jobs

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Those looking for work in the healthcare field may find success in Florida in the coming months due to the construction of new facilities.

The Tallahassee Democrat reports that the new Emergency Center Northeast in Metropolitan Corporate Center, part of an expansion effort by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The 45,000 square foot medical center is expected to staff 160 new employees, including clerical, respiratory therapy, security and nursing staff.

The Capital Regional Medical Center is also planning on expanding its facility by adding a 7th and 8th floor by 2013. In an interview with the newspaper, Portia Huston said that the firm was hoping to bring on a number of new workers.

"We are gearing up now," said Huston in an email to the source. "Currently, we are recruiting registered nurses and certified nursing assistants to begin training in preparation."

It's not just the private sector that is planning on increasing hiring activities. In a recent announcement, Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Eric Shinseki announced that the Veterans Administration would be adding 1,900 mental health workers to care for returning military members.

Accounting

Japanese culture plays major role in hiring process

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The Japanese culture is steeped in decades of tradition, and many employers try to instill certain values in new hires.

Reuters reports that some employment experts believe that the country's customs, which put a high priority on conformity and allegiance to a company, could be hurting the economy, In an interview with the source, one accounting major who was recently hired by an outplacement service firm said that the new employees were expected to not question anything.

"At one insurance firm, I was told that I wouldn't fit because I was too vocal about my opinions," said the student, according to the source. He added that companies were "looking for perfect matches with the corporate culture," and in some cases required the applicants to come in for a dozen interviews.

As its economy continues to struggle, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko said that two nuclear reactors, which had been shut down following the Fukushima disaster, would be reopened. Reuters reports that the move seeks to increase jobs and help with energy output.

Manufacturing

Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector attracts new hires

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The U.S. manufacturing sector has faced its fair share of challenges over the years, with many firms closing plants and others shipping operations overseas. However, in certain cases firms in serious danger of folding have found ways to stay open and increase hiring.

In one recent case, Pennsylvania-based Fairchild Semiconductor announced that it would be looking to fill positions at its Mountain Top-based manufacturing plant, the Citizen's Voice reports. The company thought it would have to close due to economic hardships, and the change of fortune is considered a major victory for the local economy.

"Last November, when they formally reversed the 2009 decision to close, we were thrilled," said Larry Newman, vice president for economic development for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, according to the paper. "Fairchild's clean-room [electronics] manufacturing is critically important to this region's future. Fairchild shows this region's work force is capable of this value-added manufacturing, which has global applications."

Overall, the Pennslyvania employment picture remained flat during the month of May. The state's unemployment rate stood at 7.4 percent last month, the same as in April.

Southeast US

Whiskey maker to set up shop in Alabama

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In Alabama, those looking for jobs may have better luck thanks to a recent announcement from one of the most prominent hard alcohol manufacturers in the country.

WAFF-TV reports that a new Jack Daniel's plant will be built at Mallard Fox Industrial Park, and could bring with it as many as 200 new jobs to the region. The positions will pay $16 an hour, and the hiring process will begin in 2012. Community leaders said that the available jobs would be labor intensive.

"For the most part, it will be touch labor type jobs. There will be special training that will be offered by the state of Alabama with the AIDT, Alabama Industrial Development Training. I think that anyone who's willing to come in and concentrate and be willing to be trained can certainly be qualified for it," said Tony Stockton, executive director of the Lawrence County Industrial Development Board, in an interview with the news station.

According to one recent study, the food and beverage industry has more money to invest in operations, that could include adding more staff. KPMG's 2012 Food & Beverage Industry Outlook Survey found that 68 percent of industry executives stated that they had "significant cash on the balance sheet."