Is it hard to get an entry level job in accounting at NYC?

[usamathman]

I say try to find a gig in your current state....get a couple of years under your belt....and then make a move to NYC. Those two years will look great on your resume and qualify you for a better job. Otherwise, just apply for a few gigs here and see if anyone bites.

[likeminas]

Originally Posted by MStant1

If he has already graduated, then he probably won't be able to find a Big 4 job or other large firm in any city. In pretty much any city the big 4 pick up their entry level people by recruiting straight from school. He'll have a better shot at being picked up by a local or smaller regional firm.

This guy's got it right.

For starters, the big 4 don't hire 'accountants' they hire AUDITORS. And they rarely hire auditors with no big 4 experience. All of their entry-level recruiting is done straight from schools.

If you're looking to get into auditing, your best shot would be with a small/mid-sized accounting firm.

[harrenhal]

Originally Posted by Nemesis16

Ernst & Young in the DC area starts out at $50k-$55k; pretty low considering how it's a Big 4.

Nobody goes big 4 for the compensation. They go for the exit ops.

NYC entry salaries are only upper 50's to low 60's.

[duvell5]

Originally Posted by MStant1

To get a job with a big 4 or large middle market firm....in word yes/impossible. All of these firms recruit for entry level positions from selected schools. They generally don't accept cold call resumes for entry level unless you were recommended by someone in that firm. I'm sure you could find a temp. job fairly easy.

My suggestion would be to find a job in Las Vegas, work there for a couple years to build up your resume, then look into maybe finding a job in NY. It'll be a lot easier with a couple years under your belt.

after leaving for a few years to work as an Accountant, who in there right mind wants to come back to this place you can stay out there and make a great living