I need an accounting job

[kween1982]

Hey everyone,

I need help finding a gig ASAP! I'm 24, in my final year of college and about to graduate with a degree in Accounting. I've also been working part-time in a department store during the last 3 years of my college career. I am extremely mortified because I am working a menial job and I don't have a "grown up" job under my belt. I haven't been able to secure an internship or anything and I am just really worried about my fate, post graduation.

Where do I start? Most places want someone with hands on experience in an accounting office/environment.......

All I want is an entry level position...

[cache]

Why don't you start off in in either a billkeeper/AP/AR role, or as a bank teller. Both are good hands on expereince for accounting jobs. And many of them only require basic accounting education and familiarity with Quickbooks, etc.

[CuranderaC]

What about an entry level job accounting job for a retail company? You can use your previous experience to wedge your foot in the door but then also gain experience in what you really want to do.

[Syracuse]

Um those are jobs that are hard to get.

[NewMrs.]

Um those are jobs that are hard to get.


Which? Accounting jobs for a retail operation or accounting jobs in general?

When I was in college, my school really, really pushed their accounting program as a sure way to get a good job after graduation. I was actually an accounting major for a year because of the implicit promise of a good job in the future. I dropped it my sophomore year, though.

[winneythepooh7]

Look into working at a Non-profit (idealist.org is a good place to start).

[Syracuse]

Which? Accounting jobs for a retail operation or accounting jobs in general?

When I was in college, my school really, really pushed their accounting program as a sure way to get a good job after graduation. I was actually an accounting major for a year because of the implicit promise of a good job in the future. I dropped it my sophomore year, though.
All colleges do that for all majors. It's tough to find jobs for everything these days.

[NewMrs.]

All colleges do that for all majors. It's tough to find jobs for everything these days.


Well, when I dropped accounting, it felt like the career services office basically implied that I was giving up my chance of finding a job. My school just very heavily marketed its accounting program.

Since I'm 29 now, this all happened about ten years ago. At that time, the professors in our business department made a really big deal about the fact that all of these kids from our school had gotten jobs at Arthur Andersen right out of college. So yeah, times do change.

[cache]

Well, when I dropped accounting, it felt like the career services office basically implied that I was giving up my chance of finding a job. My school just very heavily marketed its accounting program.

Since I'm 29 now, this all happened about ten years ago. At that time, the professors in our business department made a really big deal about the fact that all of these kids from our school had gotten jobs at Arthur Andersen right out of college. So yeah, times do change.

Obviously business ethics was not one of the required courses there, huh?

JK:D

[Jman06]

CPA firms hire most of their entry level people with no experience.

[politicaljunkie]

You don't need any experience. I got my job with no experience. That is why it is good to have an a degree in an area with an explosive demand for people.

[IndecisiveGeek]

I agree, most accounting firms are willing to give you a chance if you appear motivated, somewhat intelligent and personable.

Accounting would have to be one of the easiest professional designations to find a job in due to the high turnover of staff resulting the fact that once an accountant has gained experience and a professional credenitial (CA/CPA) they can demand significantly more pay within the commercial environment (ie a staff position rather than public practice).

Work on creating a decent resume which shows your strenghts and you WILL find a job. Once you get your foot in the door with your first job, you are now in demand.

[twitchysquirrel]

I work at an accounting firm. We're actually hiring right now for the group that I work in. There's some database work involved and there's about 10% or more of travel doing tax work. Its in Texas though.