Why are all these companies asking for quickbooks experience?
Asked by cuddly_lez85
I am seeking general office work. I found a job right in the same zip code. It's an office assistant/clerical type job but they want someone who has experience in Quickbooks. I qualify for all the rest of their requirements. I wasn't taught Quickbooks before and it's not really part of a microsoft office suite. I can make a great office assistant or receptionist and I am proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, & Outlook. Why can't these darn companies hire someone like me?

Best Answer:
From what I understand, quickbooks is the most common accounting software - particularly for small businesses. You may want to invest in a course if you are finding many companies are requiring this. In the meantime, I would still apply for those jobs, especially with all your other computer experience/skills - it could prove that you can pick up a new program no problem. However, I myself have never learned quickbooks and don't see many jobs in my area requiring knowledge of that program and I've been in clerical/administrative positions for 16 years.

Quickbooks is the most common business accounting software for smaller businesses. This company is actually wanting you to do at least some bookkeeping or accounting type work if they need you to be proficient in Quickbooks. This is common for small businesses where general office work requires much more than would be required in a larger company where individuals can specialize. There are tutorials in Quickbooks, and there are probably courses as well. I've used the software, and if you understand the basic principles of bookkeeping in a small business, you'll find it easy to learn. The software is easy, but you need to understand the principles involved. You could take a general accounting course and it would get you where you need to be.
Answered by Still reading

Yeah, they want you to know every software ever invented, whether you'll use it in the actual job or not doesn't matter. And to top it off they want to pay you next to nothing.
Answered by Sulla