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Do most Accounting jobs wish you to have a 4 year degree?

I know that every single firm, or job in Accounting does not require a 4 year degree, however in my search, a great many of them do. I'm considering attending a 2 year Technical College over a 4 year university (I have been in one already and dislike it). Do you think that, even though a fair amount call for a 4 year degree, that only going through a 2 year school/Associates Degree would be sufficient to find a job? Also, in most major cities, do they even look this closely? As the jobs would seemingly be in more demand.

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1. If you are not willing to go to school for 4 years (which many of us are not), a 2 year degree in accounting can give you the credentials to find quality employment. Also, many employers will look at experience before schooling. So as you move through your career, your education (or lack thereof) may become less relevant on your resume if you have some relevant experience. I would suggest getting an accredited degree, and maybe go for a certification, such as a CPA, later in your career. Here are some jobs that you may be qualified for after earning a 2 year associates: Billing Clerk - $26,745 (25th percentile) Responsible for compiling amounts owed from purchase orders, charge slips, sales tickets, etc. and for preparing invoices and recording transactions. A billing clerk maintains all payment records and has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Bookkeeper - $32,231 (25th percentile) Maintains and records business transactions, balances ledgers and prepares reports. The bookkeeper must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Entry-level Accountant - $36,386 (25th percentile) Responsibilities include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the accounting field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Entry-level Tax Accountant - $40,362 (25th percentile) Maintains tax records and prepares tax returns, related schedules and related reports; prepares paperwork for local, state and federal level returns. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the accounting field. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Note: Salary data listed above includes the salaries in the 25th percentile, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of Accounting careers, according to figures available from salary.com.