Careers 101: Accounting Jobs in Columbus Ohio

Published on 2008-04-14

Schools:

The undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs at Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University have been ranked among the best in the nation by Public Accounting Report's Annual Professor's Survey. An accounting degree from OSU would open doors to accounting jobs in Ohio and beyond. While you're there, you can visit the Accounting Hall of Fame, which honors public accountants, educators, and industrial and governmental accountants who have made significant contributions to the advancement of accounting since the beginning of the 20th century.

Employers:

Graduates should find a favorable job market when looking for accounting jobs in Columbus, Ohio, with starting salaries around the mid-$40K range. Some of the major CPA firms in the Columbus metro area include GBQ (Groner, Boyle & Quillin) and Schneider Downs & Co., Inc. Graduates who wish to focus on forensic accounting should consider Wisehart & Wisehart, a boutique accounting firm in Dublin, a growing suburb northwest of Columbus.