[MaLoTu]

Hey everyone,

I have been looking at some industry opportunities to start my accounting career. My focus has been on public because I want to make sure that wherever I end up working has a fairly clear cut road to professional growth. However, I am also a little worried that I will not receive an entry-level offer before I am done with my MSAC program, which I feel is a predicament due to the fact that I do not have actual accounting experience.

I came across a posting on craigslist for a project accountant. The role seems really cool because you are responsible for facilitating the accounting tasks for a group of clients. It is a very client-interfaced position and also requires use of other business skills/practices. I am probably going to apply for the position, but I want to get the opinions of more experienced people on here so that I can make a determination if this is a good move IF I happen to get a shot at interviewing.

My major concern is that there is no career growth potential. I have a history of getting into jobs where you hit the ceiling very early on and that is what led me to get my MS and try for my CPA. I am fairly ambitious and I want to take my career as far as possible.

Is anyone here a project accountant? Does anyone have any insights that may be useful to my situation?

[Lion_of_the_Rock]

No insight here but I just wanted to wish you luck on the job search. I've been applying to jobs for a month with no luck. The whole transitioning from stay-at-home parent to accounting with no related work experience is a tougher obstacle than I thought.

Just keep going.

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[MaLoTu]

I agree, Lion.

I interview very well. I have been in the top finalists for a couple positions, but I always end up getting edged out on the experience (because it ends up being the only way for them to make a determination when they have 2 or 3 personable candidates).

I have 2 recruiters that are very interested in getting me into their firms, but I missed the rotation last year (for a fall start this year) and I am just really concerned that I might not make it this year either.

I guess we have to stay positive and keep trying! I truly feel that all things work together for good and the right doors will open at the right time =)

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