Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring SOX Specialists
For undergraduate students interested in accounting, Allison, a SOX Specialist at Stripe, suggests two main entry-level paths: "public accounting," encompassing audit, tax, or advisory staff roles, which involves "client service," or going directly "to industry" with positions like accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general ledger staff. These options provide a foundation for further career development in accounting.
Public Accounting, Audit, Tax, Advisory, Industry Accounting
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Allison Minarcik
SOX Specialist
Stripe
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona Masters of Accounting, 2017
Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Public accounting offers entry-level roles in audit, tax, or advisory.
2. Industry roles offer diverse entry-level accounting positions like accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial planning.
3. Both public accounting (client service) and industry roles provide various entry-level staff positions in accounting.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
In accounting, there are various positions you could take. The first umbrella would be public accounting. With that, you would start as a staff.
Under the public accounting umbrella, there are typically three branches: audit, tax, or advisory. Be mindful that different public accounting firms might use different names, but they mean the same thing. This entry-level role involves working as an audit, tax, or advisory staff member.
If public accounting isn't for you, another option is to go straight into industry. This means working directly for a company rather than providing client services.
Within industry accounting, there are many avenues. You could start in accounts receivable or accounts payable. Other roles include general ledger staff or financial planning and advisory staff.
So, the two big umbrellas are public accounting and industry. From there, you can determine what entry-level staff role you'd like to pursue.