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Hi,
I would like to switch jobs but the only answers I get from my applications are from recruiters. I’m wondering if I’m qualified enough to work in a CPA firm.
I am originally from France and I have a Bachelor of Business Administration from a French business school. I arrived in the US 4 years ago and I live in Texas. I have a little over a year of experience as a Bookkeeper in a construction company (in the US), and 2 years as an Accounting Manager in a tech company (in the US). My current job consists mostly in Accounts Receivable, and I manage a team of 4 A/R clerks. I also work on the end-of-month closing in Quickbooks, which takes me about a week every months.
I’m also taking classes in a community college in order to get the required credits to sit for the CPA exam. This is my last semester and in Fall I’ll be able to start studying for the CPA.
I feel like I wasted my time working in A/R and that it’s not perceived as relevant accounting experience by CPA firms. I’m also making $57,000 a year, and feel like that might scare companies off. Should I lie about my current salary and give a lower amount?
I hate my current job cause it’s mostly customer service and management. My dream job would be to work for a small CPA firm as Staff Accountant and do some taxes and bookkeeping. I’m willing to accept a big pay cut if it means getting experience.
I was also thinking about working for H&R Block during the tax season to gain tax experience and make my resume look more attractive to employers. Do you guys think that could be a good idea?
It’s been 2 weeks since I started sending resumes and I didn’t get a single interview yet. My name sounds extremely foreign, and I feel like I should use an Americanized name instead.
Thanks so much for all the help and feedback you’ll be able to give me!!
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