[Anonymous]

I interviewed with a local start-up last Tuesday for an entry level accounting position. The position is more basic than what I would prefer in a perfect world, but the company has a good reputation and is growing so I’m willing to take the chance.

At the interview both the controller and the employee who I would be replacing expressed their concern that the job is boring and mundane. More than once, they said I was overqualified for the position and thought this may be an issue. Management wants everyone in the accounting department to have a CPA or be a CPA candidate.

Anyway, the interview went well and they said they would call me by the end of the week (Friday). Here it is Tuesday and I haven’t heard. I was thinking of following up with a short email such as:

“It was good to meet with both “Joe” and “Tina” last week and gain insight into their expectations for the staff accountant position. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any lingering questions you may have.”

What do you guys think? Should I just let this lie and be patient? Or push a little with an email opening the conversation?

[Anonymous]

Would a work arrangement something like this be up your alley: https://www.accountingdepartment.com/jobs/

[Anonymous]

@CPA_AnyDayNow Maybe? I'd prefer a company where there would be opportunities to advance and learn. Also, would depend on pay, etc.

Back to my previous comments, I just didn't realize it would be so hard to get a job after getting a master's degree 😛 hopefully, finally getting a CPA will make all the difference.

[kmaahs]

You mentioned earlier in the discussion that you have no audit experience at your firm…

Have you thought of making a move into audit?

I know this type of movement happens all the time, I know many people who went in with one side in mind and switched later on.

The work is different than tax work and you get a little more diversity with regards to who and where you are working depending on what you are doing on the engagement team. It may lessen the strain of the long hours.

If you don't end up liking the change, you can continue your job search, except by that time you will likely have your CPA and now will have audit experience to pad your resume.

C.P.A.

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