starting first accountant job...advice?

[latemp]

i start my first post school accounting job (staff accountant) in a couple weeks. i graduated about 2 years ago, so things are a little fuzzy. anyone have any advice on what i should do to prepare? right now i'm just working through a schaums accounting study guide.

 

[RossDF]

Same boat here

The only thing I can say is that it seems like most of the work is compilation and s-corp taxes. The hardest thing is getting the information we need from the clients. I am stuck at a basic bank reconciliation because I only have the last month's statement and it doesn't seem like anyone has reconciled this particular account before.

 

[latemp]

i'm actually going to be working for a non profit organization.

 

[og954]

It is funny that there are two threads about the same subject within the last couple of days.

Congrats on the new job. If I were you I would just read as much as you can and ask a lot of questions. Just be receptive to all the information coming in and you will be fine.

 

[marrylincoln]

You just need to be confident and just read basic and general terms.You will not face much problem as your other skills automatically helps you.
All the best!!

 

[cbrier4677]

Just remember your debits and credits, and practice up on the 10-key

 

[Accounting Marin]

Always remember to use the fundamentals.