Job
Outlook
Job
Outlook
Classroom - a link to the Library of The Workplace, an ongoing project of the Center for Occupational Research and Development
Job Search - easy ways to post resumes and search for jobs using personal profiles
Job Market - recent analysis from advisory committee members
Occupations - typical accounting occupations
Salary Guides - salary information sites
Wages
- projected wages in the profession according to advisory
committee members
Whether a business is making money or losing money, Accountants are needed.
"Hot commodity in the Northwest: Accountants" was the headline in an October 29-November 4, 2004 article in the Puget Sound Business Journal.
According to John Herd, manager and recruiter at Accounting Partners, "Every unemployed CFO, every unemployed controller, financial people laid off from dot-coms - they've all found work and are making good money".
According to Randy Wells, managing director of the Seattle office of RSM McGladrey, starting salaries have increased this year as well. From 2003 to 2004 starting salaries have risen by about 6 percent to 8 percent.
Among other things, this database is for employers and students seeking jobs. You can also post resumes and update resumes.
Interfase
Interfase is an online system that allows students to search for full and
part time jobs online anytime from anywhere. Create your personal
profile, search for jobs, upload documents such as resumes and work
histories, keep a personal calendar and view upcoming career events
On Campus Resources
Student Success Center (Building J, Room 218)
Jennifer Gillis on campus from Employment Securities Department (425-235-2286)
Job Search Workshops
Keep your eyes open for these great "free" on-campus workshops
Job Fairs
Look for campus flyers
How to succeed at Jobs Fairs websit: www.wsrenton.org
WorkSource Renton (www.wsrenton.org) is your One Stop location for Employment and Recruitment Services. Working within the greater Seattle-King County Workforce Development Area, they offer a variety of services for both businesses and job seekers
WorkSource Renton
919 SW Grady Way, Suite 125
Renton, WA 98055
Voice: 206.205.3500
TTY 206.205.3508
FAX 425.271.0885
Web Address: www.wsrenton.org
Tasceaie Jennings, Ext. 7785, Mail Box #59
RTC Placement Coordinator
Student Success Center (J214)
In addition to other duties, this position is to assist students in securing part-time employment while attending college, to assist students in securing employment after graduation, and to assist students in completing job placement paperwork.
Web links
The following links are also potential sites of information.
http://www.aipbjobs.com - Job postings from American Institute for Certified Bookkeepers
According to recent advisory
committee members, wage rates for entry-level graduates range from $11 to $15
per hour depending on the type of business, student abilities, and business
location. Generally, salaries are higher in areas closer to Seattle.
The following web sites are just a few examples of the many sites that offer useful job and salary information:
<http://www.aipbjobs.com/> - Job postings from American Institute for Certified Bookkeepers
Accounts
Payable/Receivable Clerk:
records and pays bills of the company, records receivables transactions,
bills customers at regular intervals, records changes and payments
Bookkeeper
handles the bookkeeping system of a business including payroll,
receivables, payables, and end-of-period reports, handles time cards;
computes overtime, deducts taxes, and prepares payroll checks, and
reconciles payroll accounts
Cost
Accountant:
determines cost of products manufactured; determines variations from
standards in labor, materials, and overhead; prepares budgets; and
prepares various management reports.
Public
Accountant:
keeps records for small business; prepares payroll records; prepares
financial records, income statements, and balance sheets.
Staff
Accountant:
keeps financial records, prepares financial records (income statements,
balance sheets, budgets, and summary reports), and analyzes accounts
Tax
Accountant:
prepares tax returns for both state and federal governments, assists in
tax planning and tax shelters, and files payroll reports and quarterly
reports as required by government agencies.
Inventory
Control Clerk:
records receipt and dispersal of goods using a perpetual inventory system,
assigns costs using an inventory valuation method
Office
Assistant:
performs a variety of duties related to bookkeeping, keyboarding
applications, filing, record keeping, customer relations, telephoning, and
general correspondence..
Others (with additional education and/or work experience)
Auditor
Bookkeeping Supervisor
Certified Public Accountant
Comptroller
Office Manager
Treasurer
Trust Officer