The financial analyst position is the top entry-level finance or accounting job among new graduates and comes with a median salary of $49,700 – $51,000, according to the Accounting Principals.

Among the most in-demand employers of financial analysts are investment banks, insurance companies, and asset management firms, and Accounting Principals also finds that public companies are constantly looking for financial analysts who can predict growth and prepare quarterly financial statements.

Additionally, the accountant position is an in-demand job for new graduates in the finance and accounting field, Accounting Principals finds. As the economy remains unstable and there are increasingly complex accounting regulations, there is a continued need for accountants. Accounting is also a necessary back office function, which creates in-demand position in a weak economy as well as a strong one. The Accounting Principals' 2012 Salary Guide finds that the median annual salary for this position is $45,000-$55,000.