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The Best Entry Level Government Jobs
Kyle Stone | Editor
Each article will help you identify the steps you need to take to prepare for each job. At the bottom, you’ll find links to different job searches you can conduct for this entry-level job.
Accountant
Median Earnings: $27 / hr
Description: Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
Sample of reported job titles: Accounting Manager, Business Analyst, CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Certified Public Accountant, Cost Accountant, General Accountant, Staff Accountant
Tasks
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Knowledge
• Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Economics and Accounting – Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Jobs: Accountant, Tax Manager, Income Advisor, Financial Advisor</a.
eugenehe
2 days ago
2 comments
UCLA Civil Engineer!!!(Structural and Geotechnical Engineering)
This is Eugene. I will graduate from UCLA in Dec 2009, with a BS degree in Civil Engineer.
I strongly believe that my qualifications and capacity will help me to solve any challenge.
Please feel free to contact me, if you know who/where is hiring.
thank you so much!
E-mail: eugenehe@live.com
chinabear125
6 days ago
2 comments
hello all, as it seems to be the trend, i too am a recent college graduate who majored in Chinese Language and Lit, fluent in mandarin, i'd like to get involved with government jobs that relate to Chinese-US relations and/or doing business in the Chinese market, if someone thinks there would be a good fit for me please email me at gpf125@gmail.com, thanks
cheers,
george
bluemagic
11 days ago
6 comments
hi~ I graduated this year from UCSD with a bachelor degree in Economics. But in future I wanna get CPA and CMA, so I am seeking entry level job in this kind field. If anyone could help me with this i will be really appreciate.
my contact email is: xgui0102@live.com
Linda Gui
paulavance
19 days ago
2 comments
i will be graduating in Dec 2009 with a Bachelor degree in Human services and resource, and I am seeking work in this field, if anyone can be of any help or have any advice please let me know. I am willing to relocate if necessary.
dmdurkee
20 days ago
2 comments
Good Morning... I am new to this site. I am a high school graduate with no other degrees. I was a full time Mom. The training and experience I have had is your basic on the job training and I can learn anything I have found out. Common sense works wonders! I was laid off in March and I am now seeking a job where I hope there is a need for an office clerk/clerical position without all the degrees. Thank-you everyone and anyone for any help and time with this.
Sincerely, Deborah Durkee
ddurkee9@gmail.com
Reno, Nevada
sari
20 days ago
2 comments
Hello everyone I just finished my clerical certification and am seeking a job as a office assistant or clerical. If anyone has a opening for a position please contact me at saracrews_22@yahoo.com. Thank you.
prince123
20 days ago
2 comments
Hello everyone,I'm new to this site.I just completed my Medical Assistant/phelbotomy course and looking for a entry level job.I will appreciate the help
dplindberg
20 days ago
2 comments
I took an early retirement and am looking for a job as airport security or post office worker. where do I find the info for these jobs?
CASTIELLO1988
about 1 month ago
2 comments
Hi I'm hoping that anyone could help me or at least give me advice on this one. In May of next year I would be graduatin from college, with my Associates In Arts with a concentration in Political Science, my plan is to apply or aim a job position with the State Government, mostly I'm aiming or I'm interested in obtaining an adminstritive job with the State Government; I have internship experience with the State Representative. Most importantly where could I apply or where would my degree would be most useful. If someone could give me advice, I would appreciated.
dpent2
about 1 month ago
2 comments
i would like to apply for this job
but please any one help me how to apply
Stonemountain28
about 1 month ago
2 comments
I have an Associate in Specialized Business Degree in Business Administration/Accounting-Microcomputer Applications. Are there any positions that I would qualify for?
msaid
about 1 month ago
10 comments
Hello everyone, I am a first time user to this site who is asking for your help in finding a career, not a job, in the Criminal Justice field. I am graduating in the next year or so and am constantly worried about finding a job. My primary goal is to work as a Probation officer at any government level whether it is local, state, or federal. If that doesn’t work out, then my second goal is either to work with Homeland Security using my skills as a native Arabic speaker or work as a District Adjudication officer. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to e-mail me at my personal e-mail address at wgz7bp@aol.com.
alouiseh
about 1 month ago
2 comments
I had a dui 10 years ago. Because it caused an accident, I got a felony on record. Been clean ever since. great job record. graduated in computer science. will the gov't hire me?
Account Removed
about 1 month ago
Hello Everyone. I am new to this site. I am a recent gradute with a Master's Degree in Social Work. . I have 10+ years experience working with individuals especially children. I worked as a Para-Professional for children with Autism and as Youth Counselor. In addition, I have administrative and medial assistance experience. I interned at the Veterans Affairs Day Treatment Center and at a school-based youth services program in which I conducted individual and group therapy to individuals who were mentally ill and chemically addicted. I am looking for an opportunity to join a team that provides mental health services to the community.
shmroxx3200
about 1 month ago
2 comments
Hello, My name is Jennifer and I am new to this website. Most of my career has been in the Medical receptionist with 1+ years experience and a Pharmacy Technician, both retail and Hospital with 3+ years experience. I am wanting to branch out into the County or State Government field. I have experience as a Personal Property Tax adjuster, I also held county government clearances. I am looking for a job in the Tampa, FL area as soon as possible. I am now working as an Educational Consultant but want more.