What A Staff Accountant And Office Manager At A Private Equity Firm Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Accounting Industry
Bridgette, a Staff Accountant and Office Manager at a Private Equity Firm, notes that while "public accounting" is a common entry point for undergraduates, many other options exist, such as internal auditing or various accounting clerk positions; these alternative roles offer viable pathways into the accounting field.
Entry-Level, Career Exploration, Job Search, Accounting, Public Accounting
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Bridgette Clark-Johnson
Staff Accountant & Office Manager
Private Equity Firm
University of New Haven
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Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
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Video Highlights
1. Many entry-level accounting roles exist outside of public accounting, such as internal auditor, AP/AR clerk, or general accounting clerk.
2. Public accounting is a common, but not required, path for undergraduates interested in accounting.
3. There are numerous ways to enter the accounting field beyond the typical public accounting route.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Most college undergraduates consider public accounting, but they don't necessarily have to go into public accounting to be successful. It's a good way to start.
You could also find a job as an internal auditor, or do an AP clerk or AR clerk, or just a regular accounting clerk at a firm. There are so many other ways to get into the accounting field.
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