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Location: San Antonio, TX
Company: Capital Group
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: MBA



Job Responsibilities
This was a "high-level" accounts payable job. It was interesting how well educated the department was. They want you to have a college degree to make good decisions. I processed invoices, handled some receivables, and trained new employees.
Uppers
Low stress!
Downers
To me, I did not like the repetitive nature of the work. There is little interaction with other people and not much thinking outside the box.
Lifestyle
This position was 7:30-4:30 or 8-5 with occasional overtime (based on your own decision of whether or not it was needed). It is not a stressful job. The dress is business casual.
Compensation
2550/month. Good benefits. The retirement plan is great if you stay for 6 years to get vested. They'll put in 15% of your salary every year to a mutual fund of your choosing.
Advice to Jobseekers
There will always be a job in accounting!

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