Top 5 Accounting Career Profiles

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May 272013
 

ACCOUNTING CAREER PROFILES

TheCareerProject.org is the number one website for real career profiles with people currently employed in those jobs that are being discussed. The career field of “Accounting” seems to have shifted to a top five major for its practicality and always needed use. What is interesting is that opinions of our accountants vary wildly on if they feel well compensated, are happy in their positions and their advice for people to find a job in accounting. Of the five accounting career profiles picked below only two are happy with their current income ranging from $38,000 to $100,000.

ACCOUNTANT CAREER PROFILE #1

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Accountant do?

  What field is your job in?

Construction

  What is your job title?

Accountant

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work for a well known construction company specializing in building homes to suit the customers needs . We work in framing, sheet metal to plumbing and fixtures . Our company employees approximately 75 people and is a for profit organization.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

10 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

50-55 hrs

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I am in charge of all accounting payable & recieving, I also manage booking jobs and ordering materials needed.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

36,000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

38000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

medical, dental

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

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ACCOUNTING CAREER PROFILEs #2

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n accountant do?

  What field is your job in?

finance

  What is your job title?

accountant

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

its a banking and finance sector

  How long have you been employed in this position?

2 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

i need to visit customers explain them the plans they want to go for and prepare papers and file them

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

100000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

100000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

none

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well

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ACCOUNTANT CAREER PROFILE #3

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n accountant do?

  What field is your job in?

financial

  What is your job title?

accountant

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

It is a mid size office which deals with processing of insurance claims.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

6 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Keeping records in excel of expenditures and balance the books and keep track of pending and settled claims.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

50,000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

55000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

health and dental benefits. Insurance policy and paid sick leave and vacation.

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

Under compensated .

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ACCOUNTING CAREER PROFILES #4

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Accountant do?

  What field is your job in?

Accounting

  What is your job title?

Accountant

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

Large Transportation company that has over 50,000 employees in NY

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

60

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

general accounting functions such as account anlaysis, bank reconciliations, cash management, accounts receivable and payables.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

50,100 for the year

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

50100

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

medical and dental and eyecare

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

under compensated

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ACCOUNTING CAREER PROFILES #5

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Accountant do?

  What field is your job in?

Accounting

  What is your job title?

Accountant

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

Environmental- 2000 employees

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Accounts Payable/ Receivable, general accounting

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

24,000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

25000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

2 weeks vacation, 4 days sick time, 2 personal days, health insurance, retire401 K, United HEalthcare Insurance

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

under


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Top 5 Higher Education Career Profiles: Are our Mentors happy with their Careers in Education?

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May 252013
 

HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER PROFILES

Careers in “Higher Education” and academia have long been coveted and respected but how happy are people right now who are currently employed by colleges and universities? The answer might surprise you! While the jobs and salaries vary wildly ($35,000-$82,000) from an academic advisor to an adjunct professor below, majority are seemingly happy with what they do and how much they are paid.

 

ACADEMIC ADVISOR CAREER PROFILE

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Academic Advisor do?

  What field is your job in?

Higher Education

  What is your job title?

Academic Advisor

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work for a four year state University. In my department there are 30 people. Over all there are 17,000 students and 3,000 staff and faculty.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

One year

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I advise undergraduate students who have not been accepted to the college of their major. I help them choose the right courses and advise them on the requirements for their program. I also teach a first year college success course to freshmen students.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

12,000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

35070

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, 22 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave. And a Retirement plan

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

I feel I am paid well for what I do!!!

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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR CAREER PROFILE

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Adjunct Professor do?

  What field is your job in?

Education

  What is your job title?

Adjunct Professor

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

A state employee, working for a large school in the state college system.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

1 year

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

30

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I generated lectures, teach courses, grade exams and assist students in higher education.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

75000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

82000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

Health, dental, 403b

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well compensated

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HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER PROFILES #3: Assistant Professor

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Assistant professor do?

  What field is your job in?

Academia

  What is your job title?

Assistant professor

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work for City University of New York.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

5 years

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

30 hrs

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

I teach Anatomy and Physiology to Allied Health Students. I also conduct student research and partipate college committees.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

65000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

70000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

I have summer off, dental plan and GHI health insuarance.

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

under compensated.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CAREER PROFILE #4

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n Assistant Director – Career Development do?

  What field is your job in?

Academic Affairs – University

  What is your job title?

Assistant Director – Career Development

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work at a small, private, liberal arts university. Total enrollment is approx. 3300 in an urban area.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

9 months

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

40-45 hours.

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Mainly responsible for coordinating the University’s undergraduate internship program. Also coordinate career planning workshops throughout the year and assist with presentations as needed.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

44000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

44750

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

TIAA/CREF, Full medical and dental benefits, vacation accrues at approx. 2 days/month.

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

Fairly compensated.

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HIGHER EDUCATION CAREER PROFILES #5: Recruiting Coordinator

1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Recruiting Coordinator do?

  What field is your job in?

Higher Education

  What is your job title?

Recruiting Coordinator

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I work for the University of Memphis which services 20,000+ students and has over 500 employees.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

1 year

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

37.5

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

•Oversee the planning, registration and logistics of major career events held on campus •Plan and coordinate recruiting schedules for full time employment and internships. •Advise corporate contacts about UM Career Services policies and suggest the most effective means to target students on-campus •Act as CMC coordinator for the development and maintenance of supported databases to generate detailed reports on companies and candidates •Generate Career Services reports and compile recruiting statistics for submission to publications including NACE Salary Survey

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

35886

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

35866

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

15 hrs month vacation, 7.5 month sick, 401K and retirement plan, full medical,

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

I feel I am compensated well

 

READ HER FULL CAREER PROFILE HERE!
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Jun 122012
 

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