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If unemployed, it is best to take first reasonable offer and continue on in job search for something better?

I lost my job 4 months ago as an accounting professional. I was recently offered a job, but it is not at a company I'd like to work for longer term, the job level is below my skill set and last job, and the salary is 30% lower than my last job. I'm strongly considering accepting the offer - just to work and be able to pay the bills in the meantime, and continue on in my job search for something more fitting longer term while I'm there. Although this isn't ideal, it would help me pay the bills and stay in the workforce in the meantime, and I'm not sure when the next offer would come. Any thoughts? I'm not looking for "work at home" offers/suggestions.

Public Comments

1. Depends on how bad you need the money. You also never know, you may advance quicker with the new job than if you weren't as quilified. I would accept, because obviously sitting around not working isn't going to pay your bills. Then keep looking and hope you find something better. I wouldn't turn up the offer. It's not easy finding a "decent" job now a days!!!!
2. Jenny, I found a list of job search resources that can help. http://www.workemploymentservices.com