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For the new graduate with a degree in accounting or for the accounting professional who is looking for the next step in their career, there is both good news and bad news. The bad news is of course the same across every industry: the sudden economic downturn and slow pace of recovery mean that there are simply less accountants jobs out there then there were a few years back.

However, there is also good news in that there are still a great many opportunities available to talented mid-career accountants and new graduates alike who are willing to take some initiative towards learning new job skills and exploring accountant work which may be a little different from what they've done prior in their career or than their academic background has prepared them for. It may be something of a cliché, but when there is a crisis, there are also opportunities - and for the savvy accountant, there are definitely accountant employment opportunities out there.

For the new graduate, there are still many entry level accountants jobs to be had; these are generally the sort of positions you would expect. From entry level accountant work as accounts receivable and accounts payable clerks to general accounting or bookkeeping staff members, these are jobs which are typical of the employment opportunities that newly minted accountants often find for themselves when they first exit college. These types of accountant employment allow professionals who are new to the field to gain experience as accountants and build and sharpen their set of professional skills. It's not perhaps the kind of position which anyone would like to spend their entire career in, but a talented accountant will of course find themselves advancing as they become more experienced in their first accounting job - and if not, there are always opportunities with other employers that they can explore.



People who have been in the field for some time who are looking for new accountants jobs have a different employment outlook. Whether they're dissatisfied with their current position, seeking professional advancement or simply looking for the next opportunity, there are also accountants jobs waiting for these mid level and senior accounting professionals. There are managerial accounting jobs which may be a good match for the skills and experience possessed by these experienced accountants, depending on their background in terms of managing the work of other accountants. There are also positions which do not involve directly managing junior employees; for example, there are accountant work opportunities at smaller companies where there may be only one accountant handling all of the firm's accounting duties: accounts receivable and payable, general accounting and various and sundry other tasks relating to the company's financials.

Another option for the more experienced accountant in search of new accountants jobs is to strike out on their own as an independent CPA. A certified public accountant may be called upon to perform a wide range of different accounting jobs in the course of their work. Unlike an accountant who works in house, these accounting professionals are able to choose their duties for themselves - however, they also need to drum up their own business and find regular clients in order to make a living in their chosen profession. It's not a viable career choice for every accountant, regardless of their level of skill and experience, but for accountants who find the idea of running their own business an exciting one, it can be a very rewarding venture to explore.

Of course, not every CPA is an independent contractor and if you've gathered the kind of knowledge and experience needed to make the grade as a certified public accountant, then there are more than likely many different accountants jobs available to you at various employers. It may take a little digging to find the right opportunity, but if you have the necessary skills to excel in your accounting work, then there is always an accounting job opening for you somewhere.

Whether you're entirely new to the profession of accounting and are just starting to look for your first job in the field or if you have years of experience in accounting work under your belt, there are opportunities out there if you look for them the right way and in the right places. It takes a little determination and a willingness to be flexible, but it just may be the perfect time to begin your job search.

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