Accounting technicians and bookkeepers in Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for accounting technicians and bookkeepers (NOC 12200) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the Southwest region:

• Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
• Accounting technicians and bookkeepers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%