I've been working in accounting and finance for over 10 years.

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1. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 7:37PM UTC

   Hi,

   Sorry to ask but is there a particular reason you are not working?

   To supplement your income you could do part time bookkeeping jobs ,can be found via Google /linkedln or recruiters.

   If you are studying through a established school you might have a employment team for students that can help find a job.

   Other roles you can do involve analyst roles , roles in commercial teams like commercial managers or even project based roles. I have some friends who are accountants and have transition to data analyst roles.

   Good luck

2. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 7:56PM UTC

   Contact your alma mater as they should have a career center. Make sure you are using their recruiting system. And they could have career services available. Use your resources within your school. Also, use Occupational Outlook Handbook. This guides many into different roles based on interest and skills. https://www.bls.gov/ooh

   Go to the A-Z index to what types of jobs are listed. There is also an assessment area too https://careeroutlook.us/assessment/short.shtml

   Hope this helps some!

3. AnonymousDecember 16,2024 at 8:23PM UTC

   Thank you.

4. Sidney BristowDecember 16,2024 at 10:08PM UTC

   You might think about operations (reviewing contracts; travel planning), logistics, grants (reviewing and staying compliant with grants contracts) or recruiting (designing job ads, reviewing resumes, interviewing). With the skills you likely have from Accounting/Finance, many detail-oriented jobs may appeal to you. All the best.

5. AnonymousDecember 19,2024 at 1:23PM UTC

   That all sounds administrative. Very likely going to take her down the wrong path.

6. AnonymousDecember 17,2024 at 2:23PM UTC

   If you are in the US, try to get hired as a tax preparer ASAP.

7. GirlBossanova934974December 18,2024 at 3:33PM UTC

   As a professionally trained accountant with an MBA, it is tough to figure out what recommendation to give you as you don't list any sort of jobs you have had or parts of accounting you have worked in. That being said, I would look to go back to work in the departments you have worked in and simply check if there is a degree requirement. For example, if you did monthly close or did accounts payable, start there! Have experience with TAX? Now is the time to sign up with the tax prep companies and get yourself a good job for late JAN. Time is short though.

8. maria roseDecember 18,2024 at 6:31PM UTC

   Very good suggestion, about getting some work during the tax filing season, by working for the companies or a private accountant, helping people doing their taxes, as it’s an excellent opportunity to practice accounting skills, even if that’s not your end goal for your accounting degree career.

9. AnonymousDecember 19,2024 at 1:23PM UTC

   Can you go for your CPA?

10. GirlBossanova934974December 19,2024 at 5:02PM UTC

    I had a CPA for several years but let the license lapse. That being said, CPAs are not the do all, end alls for most accountants. Frankly these days, I would settle for an accountant who could give me a decent forecast and provide some insight on the numbers.

11. AnonymousDecember 19,2024 at 1:50PM UTC

    While you are looking for jobs, make sure to list the accounting degree you are working on in your education area and make sure to state degree eligible. Degree eligible simply means that you are currently working to complete the degree. This is not lying. I have seen it numerous times and as long as they are actively working on the degree, even if it is one class a term , it is a true statement.

    I agree with the others, sign up with a tax preparer soon. Also there are specific Financial temp agencies - Robert Half is one we have used. (there are others out there) We have even hired some of the temps they have placed with us.

    Good Luck

12. AnonymousDecember 19,2024 at 3:22PM UTC

    Look into cost engineer, cost analyst, cost control titles within the project controls field. Many jobs are contract but don’t be afraid of contract roles. They can offer long term and good benefits. I’m a cost engineer with a degree in Finance and I work with individuals of various backgrounds including former CPAs. My position is remote and long term. I’ve been in my current role for 3 1/2 years with no end in site. I am paid well and get a full benefit package comparable or better than my past corporate jobs, including medical, 401k match, paid holidays, and 3 weeks PTO.

13. AnonymousApril 15,2025 at 4:36PM UTC

    A few months back, I was helping a friend get his business books in order. He used QuickBooks Online but had no formal approval process. I helped him set up Approveit after reading through https://approveit.today/xero-integration and although it references Xero, it worked great with QBO too. It made approvals easier, brought structure to spending, and gave him peace of mind during monthly closes. It’s one of those tools that makes small businesses feel bigger.