Can I get jobs with an accounting/finance temp agency if I have no background in accounting/finance?
Asked by litsen
I have one of those useless college degree majors (geography) and am interested in breaking into the accounting field (low level, clerk, bookkeeping work, etc.) But I have absolutely no background in accounting/finance. I thought perhaps I could sign up with one of the accounting temp agencies and start with entry level work and eventually work my way up? But I don't know if they accept people with no finance background. Does anyone know?

Best Answer:
of course you can! as you've said you're willing to start on the entry level such as clerical and bookkeeping job. in my current and previous work, there are a lot of guys who are not within the same field of study but yet, they did well... and they are willing to learn.... i remember a girl of no accounting background in our accounting department, she was great but can never be promoted as accounting manager not dept head, due to her educational background. then she move to another firm, and later become the collection manager of an engineering firm. good luck!

Im not too sure, but I am kind of in the same boat as you and got a job as a bank teller since i figured that would be a good way to get my foot in the door. It pays well and has great hours and after only a month ive been told I would make a great personal banker or loan officer. The opportunities are there depending on what bank you work with, plus it will at least give you some experience in that field. Good Luck!
Answered by Aubrey