Thinking about being a Part-time Accountant? Here’s what to expect!

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In recent years, the growth of accounting industry is truly undeniable. According to a study in the U.S., the revenue of accounting services reached approximately 137 billion US dollars in 2013 and expected to generate 160 billion by 2018. With these facts, part-time accountants are on the rise.

A recent survey shows that part-time employees are making the 25% of the accounting workforce, mostly in bookkeeping sectors. A temporary job can require anything from a few hours a week to a 40-hour commitment but lasts for a defined period of time. If you want to do part-time job in an accounting firm like Embassy FS (which my sister is currently working at) this is the great time for you to start kicking! I asked my sister what should a partimer expects from the job, and here is her thoughts.

1. Orientation that is so helpful

She said that being a partimer doesn’t mean that your employer won’t welcome you with an onboarding experience similar to what full-time staff members receive. Your tasks may be discrete and well-defined, but there might still be several areas where they can use your help. They may tell you things they need help with and let you choose, or they may start you in one direction and then modify your duties as your strength emerge.

2. Opportunity to make an impact.

It is good to remind yourself that even though you’re not a full-time staff; the company still relies on your dedication. So it is good to carry out the duties of the position as if it were your full-time career. Take the initiative to add value to every task you accomplish. IF you encounter any problems and issues, attempt to solve them yourself rather than leaving them for full-time staff to work on.

Still this is an opportunity that you can’t miss.

Here is why Part-time Accounting jobs might be right for you.

1. Access to new skills

This is an advantage for both temporary and partimers. You are to learn new job skills, making you a better candidate for promotion and more marketable the next time you decide to test the employment waters.

Temporary staffs sometimes receive access to a wealth of training and career advice.

2. The thrill of the new

A huge advantage of taking temporary accounting jobs is the variety of the work you can do. Why? Because many temporary assignments last for just couple of weeks of months, interim workers are always exposed to new projects and employers, which make this career option a great way to network with a wide range of professionals and use your experiences at different workplaces to determine the right career path for you.

3. Competitive compensation

Just all of us dreaming of! You might be surprised that you can earn competitive compensation through temporary and part-time accounting jobs. For a fact, the U.S. has seen steady growth in temporary jobs, and employers now regularly use interim accounting professionals to fill short-term demands. As a result, hourly wages for both temporary and par-time accounting jobs are usually in par or better than fulltime salaries. This is especially true for those individuals who possess specialized skills.

4. Flexibility

Temporary and part-time accounting jobs offer the opportunity to better balance work and personal priorities because you are not tied to a traditional full-time schedule. Parents, students and individuals nearing retirement, are often attracted to this type of work for this very reason.



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