Accounting Assistant Career Guide and Counseling

Question: How much should an Accounting Assistant for an insurance agency make? I have been working as a temp employee for two months and hope to soon be hired on full time at my agency, however, when it comes to salary negotiations, I am stumped. Does anyone know/have an idea what an Accounting Assistant (with a degree) that works for an insurance agency makes as salary? Thanks for the input!

Answer: $16 to $20 per hour. Assuming you'd be working 40 hours week that would be $33,280 - $41,600 a year.

Question: I have an interview for an accounting assistant position at a Marina. What should I wear? The position works with the manager of the marina on all the areas of accounting. They are very laid back and have not labeled our meeting as an interview but as a chance to get together. The position is located at an office at the marina. Should I wear a full suit or take it down a notch?

Answer: Business casual is good just wear something that is presentable for such an occasion though is not all business, nice shoes are a must, don't go in looking like a bum...just dress to impress.

Question: How do I become a virtual assistant or accounting rep. from home, without paying all kinds of fees? I have over 4 years experience in Excel, Word, SAP Accounting, and several other useful office and accounting softwares that I'd like to put to use as an accounting rep or virtual assistant from home. How do I go about applying for a position such as this, without paying a whole bunch of "referral fees" to actually get nowhere in the long run? Any and all useful advice is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thank you...

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Question: Does anyone from Minnesota know if anywhere is hiring a African American Accounting Assistant? Saint Louis Park / Bloomington area I have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and I recently lost my job I need a job.....Please can you help me

Answer: They don't care if your black or not but try careerbuilder . jobs will find you once you post your resume they will start calling within one week if the are interested.

Question: advise from someone who is working as accounting assistant? Does anyone here work as accounting assistant if so how did you get your first experience. I was told that i should work in as office assistant where accounting is used this way i'll get to learn more about accounting and maybe get experience in working with these software

Answer: I think the advice you received is valid. I have had a few people in my company that have started out as a receptionist or an office assistant and were later promoted into our accounting department. When you are interviewing be sure you ask about their promotional policies and look for a company that encourages internal promotions. Another good option for yourself is to contact a recruiting agency which specializes in accounting and finance positions. These companies are free to you as they charge your future employer a fee when you are hired. They usually work pretty hard to find you a position where you can be happy. Good Luck!

Question: I'm from the US and I have a degree as a Accounting Assistant. Will it be hard for me to get a job in London? What is the best temp company to apply to? How much money should I bring?

Answer: i would have one comment though. why would you want to do this anyway. people in the UK are not finding jobs. there is 15% unemployment. if i were you; with Obama in the White House, i would not leave the US now. cheers

Question: Which accounting software is more useful for accounts assistant? I want those that are free, and no trials. Thanks!!

Answer: Good accounting software isn't free.

Question: Upcoming job interview for Accounting Assistant at an ad agency, any tips of advice?

Answer: be yourself and smile a lot,,,,good luck..

Question: What is the salary range for accounting assistant/clerk? I'm in San Francisco Bay Area.

Answer: anywhere between 15000 - 30000 u can check it at www.salary.com fill in ur details & u will get a range..

Question: Is an Accounting Assistant higher than an AP Clerk? I understand that an AP clerk specializes in accounts payable. I want to know as far as an organization chart, does an accounting assistant rank higher? Thank you in advance. L

Answer: Yes, an accounting assistant is higher than a person that handles AP( accounts payable). Accounting assistants deal with accounts payable as well as accounts receivable and does a lot more in the bookkeeping area. Someone in accounts payable usually deals mainly with pay-outs and invoices that are due to be paid.