Job Survey: Accountant

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Location: Dawsonville, GA Company: Met's Accounting Experience: Mid-level Highest Level of Education: MA - Academic Program

Job Responsibilities I am a self-employed accountant and keep books for small business's through financial statements. I also do personal taxes. Job Requirements I have a 4 year degree in accounting, and have taken several tax courses. Uppers Working from a home office and meeting and doing business with a lot of different people. Downers During tax season when you don't have a minute to yourself. Lifestyle I don't do much business related travel, most clients come to me. Compensation The compensation is not so great, but I like the business. Advice to Jobseekers You have to work hard and keep your goal in mind. This Accountant career survey is just one of 1000s of exclusive career surveys available on Vault. Find out what it's actually like on the job with Vault's job surveys. Read all Vault Career Surveys for the inside scoop on specific jobs Read Vault Employee Surveys for the inside scoop on specific employers Read Vault Student/Alumni Surveys for the inside scoop on colleges and grad schools