Finding Entry Level Finance Jobs
No matter what the economy is doing, there will always be a need for entry level finance jobs. There is only so much that can be replaced by software and computers. If you like numbers and you have an analytical mind, you can be certain that you’ll be able to land a decent entry level position when the time comes.
Industries across the board need bookkeeping and accounting help. From accounts receivable clerks to Chief Financial Officers, and tiny local corner stores to national auto finance companies, someone needs to manage the income and expenses and track the profit margin. When all is said and done, that’s all that finance really is: figuring out the profit at the end of the day.
Many small companies believe in job sharing for many positions, in particular, accounting and finance tasks. Many receptionists are also responsible for either managing office supplies and costs or even scheduling and managing expenses for the occasional temporary employee. Most sales secretaries will say they not only make all the travel arrangements for the salespeople, they need to manage the expense reports and commission statements.
Not all entry level positions can position you for later growth. Some are very niche focused, meaning you will be trained in exactly how to do your job. There will be a specific list of job requirements, and a specific job description. The good thing is you won’t have to think much; the bad thing is that you won’t have to think much. In other words, you won’t have any responsibility other than doing what you’re told. For more responsibility, you’ll need more education. This can be something as quick as a certificate program in something like medical billing and coding, or a lengthy college program like an MBA.
Typically, an entry level job will require certain knowledge in order to be hired, then you can build on this as time goes on. Even a very niched type of job (accounts receivable for instance) will still teach you a few things, even if it’s only industry specific. It’s normal for an HR person who previously had only general duties assigned which included everything from hiring to managing their benefit plan, to choose a numbers focused job that only involved benefits account functionality. It’s also common for sales secretaries to figure out they are bored with the travel arrangements and decide to move on to accounting where they will have only responsibility for sales commissions and budgets.
If there is a particular industry you are interested in learning about, you might want to consider researching what types of entry level jobs exist, and prepare for one of them. Perhaps you love animals. You may want to explore finance jobs at the corporate office of a large pet store, or even start off as a cashier and work your way up. Or maybe fashion is your passion and you would like to work for a leading department store. Frequently there are many accounting jobs at each location since cash receipts need to be tallied up at the end of each day.
Of course, if you don’t have a head for numbers, your chances are pretty slim for much success.
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