--- title: "HOT JOBS: August 2015" description: Interested in learning about the 3 occupations that are on fire and have a number of openings throughout WNY? 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Make sure your compensation packages include measurable and distinct benchmarks for continued earnings/growth. --------------  **#3**: **[Business and Financial Operations](https://www.selectonellc.com/business-lines/accounting-finance-recruiting) Occupations:** - # of current job openings in WNY (as of August 2015): 535 - # employed (as of 2012): 30,910 - *Projected* # employed in 2022: 34,120 - Average salary for an entry level individual: $40,030 - Average salary for an experienced level individual: $78,130 **     SelectOne’s Take On It:** - Large regional banks aside, WNY is hiring for numerous analyst, market research, logistics positions. - The demand for accounting and controller level positions remain steady and for those private sector employers seeking candidates with CPAs and public accounting experience, it will be important to offer a competitive salary to incentivize candidates to explore new paths.  -------------- Data is courtesy of the **[New York State Department of Labor.](http://www.labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm)** **[![accounting-finance-guide](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/436003/66e54ec5-98ae-45c2-af2e-6f7c8504993c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/436003/66e54ec5-98ae-45c2-af2e-6f7c8504993c)** Topics: [Industry Trends](https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/topic/industry-trends) #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/hot-jobs-august-2015&text=HOT%20JOBS:%20August%202015) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/hot-jobs-august-2015&t=HOT%20JOBS:%20August%202015) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.selectonellc.com/blog/hot-jobs-august-2015&t=HOT%20JOBS:%20August%202015) ### No Comments Yet Let us know what you think - 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