Finance & Accounting staff is among 10 Most Recession-Proof Jobs

There is some good news from Forbes.com, which recently published the results of a ranking by the career Web site Jobfox.com.
According to the rankings there are plenty of in-demand professions, even in a slow economy. Sales, nursing and accounting are just a few of these recession-proof professions. To compile its list, Jobfox examined its database of about 4,000 job postings from November 2007 through July 2008 to see which professions have the most openings monthly. The most recession-proof are those with the highest median monthly rankings over this time period.

1. Sales Representative
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000
In tough economic times, a talented sales force is needed to get new customers and grow business opportunities.

2. Software Design and Development
Median salary: $85,000 to $95,000
Software designers write the programs to meet business needs. Computer software engineers are expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2016, according to the Department of Labor.

3. Nursing
Median salary: $35,000 to $45,000
The aging baby boomer population has increased demand for nurses. Add to that the shrinking number of people who go into the profession, and there's a real shortage.

4. Accounting Executive
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000
These managers are in high demand; accounting continues no matter what the economy looks like. These executives manage the growing number of accounting staffers.

5. Accounting Staff
Median salary: $45,000 to $55,000
Tougher accounting and auditing regulations are largely responsible for the growth of the profession. Also, in a downturn many companies turn to their accountants to figure out how they can operate more leanly.

6. Networking and Systems Administration
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000

7. Administrative Assistant
Median salary: $35,000 to $45,000

8. Business Analysis, Software Implementation
Median salary: $85,000 to $95,000

9. Business Analysis, Research
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000

10. Finance Staff
Median salary: $65,000 to $75,000
This encompasses anyone who can make the business run more efficiently.
Those who have an expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley are even more valuable.