Intercompany Accountant
(Male, Age 24) from Flushing, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Intercompany Accountant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $44,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 50 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Flushing, NY |
| Years Experience | 14 months |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Holding Company for Advertising Firms, 33,000 People
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Bank Reconciliations, Reconcile Intercompany Accounts and Out of Balances, Record Journal Entries
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Health, Dental, Sight
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I interact with co-workers and other agencies, i love the people I work with and the work that I am doing
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Office – convenient location, good amenities
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 6
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Internet
What was the application process?
Submitted resume to HR
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes – 2 HR over-the-phone interiews, in person interview with manager and director
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
1. why do you want this job. 2. what do you know about the company 3. how do you do a bank reconciliation 4. what would people who know you say about you?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, they helped explain what I needed to know till I was comfortable
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
No
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I am currently enrolled in a graduate program which is preparing me
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
no
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Contact different accounting agencies, there are more than enough accounting jobs to go around
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
accounting degree, be resourceful, good grades
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Ask a lot of questions, study for the CPA earlier rather than later, work hard
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I hope to continue in accounting and this company is really helping me to start out
What are your current career goals?
CPA,Senior Accountant, Manager, Director
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Intercompany Accountant | 14 months | 45000 | Complete JE’s, Bank Reconciliations, Balance Intercompany Out of Balances |
| Prior Job 2 | Assistant to President | 1 year | 35000 | Assist president with daily importing activities |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.7
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.7 | Yeshiva University | Economics |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
3.7 | St Johns University | Accounting |
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