Job prospects Bookkeeper in the South Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the South Central Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the South Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the South Central region:

• Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology