Dr Accounting A.A.S. degree
Cr Accounting Proficiency
I completed the course work for an Accounting A.A.S. degree in December. Yay me!
Now I'm trying to find a job. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tells me accounting is a fast-growing field, but it appears this only applies to experienced accountants. Greenhorns like me are scrambling. I've been scouring the job boards and firing off résumés, but so far have received only polite rejections. *sob*
Most of the jobs I see that don't require several years of experience involve bookkeeping for small businesses and startup companies. Although Quickbooks was not a course requirement, I took a class in it. Many of my classmates were people with no accounting background or knowledge, who were taking only that one class, and planning to start their own businesses as bookkeepers on the basis of what they had learned.
I suppose I could do that—I've got the class and the accounting—but I'm hesitant to fly solo when I have no practical experience. I'm terrified that my lack of experience will cause problems for my hypothetical client.
Ideally I'd like to work in an environment where there's a CPA overseeing my position, who's willing to put up with my questions and hold my hand if I get derailed.
For now, still looking. Shot off some more résumés this afternoon. Gotta be a job out there somewhere—I'm not greedy, I only want one.
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