Everyone’s a little nervous about what the economic future holds, so no harm in asking where the Accounting jobs are going to be in next quarter or so. In a recent survey, 84% of CFOs said they expect staffing to stay level in the third quarter of ‘08. Of those anticipating changes, they were evenly split between those hiring and those expecting to cut jobs in their Accounting departments.

The good news: Accounting jobs were said to be the hardest to find qualified workers for by 32% of CFOs (another 18% said it was audit and finance staff). So if you’re looking for a new gig  – or just want to be prepared for the worst — a freshly polished resume listing any new skills you’ve developed is key.

Where the jobs are

Highest anticipated hiring rates by region:

• Middle Atlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania) 
• West South Central (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas)

Tags: Career outlook, Economic trends