Entry-Level Accounting Jobs

Career in accounting is rewarding for people who love mathematics, numbers and equations. Accountant's play an important role in any firm irrespective of it size. The accounting jobs focus on the financial operations of the firm. Sound financial business plan and its implementation can turn a failing business instantly into a profitable one. An entry level accounting job right after the college one can take up positions of an accountant clerk or a pay clerk. You can start off as a freelance accountant, or even work with a company as an accountant. Needless to mention, higher the qualification, better are the opportunities in the accounting field. Various job options in the accounting field are as follows:

• Auditors
• Financial accountants
• Budget analysts
• Management accountants
• Tax professionals
• Forensic accountants
• Certified Public accountant

Entry level general accounting involves preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheets and ledgers, analysis of accounts and monthly closing of accounts, generating reports and submitting them to the higher authorities. Assist with tasks like, accounts receivable an accounts payable, tax computations and returns, payroll administration, preparation and coordination of the audit process etc.

These financial trackers of our society need to perform in-depth research regarding the financial state of the business. Being an accountant also implies that you have to focus on the aspects of detailed calculations without any room for error. As an accountant you also have to create reports for the financial losses and profits of the company, and present it to the board. These are reports which would be used for analyzing the success or failures of particular products and services. As an accountant you have to maintain the company's financial details, and present them on a quarterly, half-yearly or annual report.



The entry level accounting jobs require a bachelor's degree in accounting. However, Master's degree in accounting is preferred for a higher cadre. Most of the company's prefer certifications like CPA (certified public accountant) and a candidate with professional certifications has an added advantage.

There are different types of accounting certifications that you can opt for. To name a few:

• Certified Management Accountant
• Certified Public accountant
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Financial Manager

Skills required for being successful in the accounting career as follows:

• Excellent analytical skills and proficient in mathematics
• Familiarity with the accounting software's is necessary
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are necessary
• Excellent at customer relations

Entry level accounting jobs in the public sector offer a salary of up to $50,000 as per the latest survey and in the private sector, without any experience the salaries start from $41,000. Later, as per your experience and qualifications there would be an incredible increase in you pay and other benefits.

According to a survey, it is found that there would be a huge growth in the accounting profession owing to economic expansions; mergers and acquisitions etc. Candidates with master's degree, certifications in accounting or skilled at accounting and auditing computer applications will have better career opportunities.