[sewatk01]

I have interviewed for a small, regional firm specializing in contract and construction clients. Although I’m a bit older (28), this will be my first real accounting job as I have only been a bookkeeper for a year while getting my master’s. During the interview the partners indicated the staff goal is 1600 billable hours annually. They said the schedule is 8-5 non-tax season; with the goal of not exceeding 49 hours weekly during tax season. They recognize 6 holidays, 2 weeks vacation, and provide comp time for post-40 during tax season. I have estimated 28 days off per year.

A rough average of 34 billable hours per week sounds very doable, but I want to make sure I’m not being duped. Is this reasonable with the hours/schedule they have told me? I’m happy to work hard, but am wanting to avoid 60+ hour weeks. Also, CPE and weekly (1 hour) staff meetings are part of the schedule I listed.

Thanks!!

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[WeWillSee]

Sounds reasonable as long as they have 34 hours of billable work for you when it's not tax season. My goal is 1700 hours, I average 28-33 billable during the summer and 60+ billable during tax season.

[Anonymous]

Wow sounds like a pretty awesome job. Sweet hours and you get to specialize in construction (I did a lot of construction work during my internship). I start full time in January and I have 1800 charge hours I need to hit, with 2300 total hours.

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