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How to find a job in accounting
Get a degree.
Today, the vast majority of accounting jobs require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If you don't have a degree in accounting and want this to be your career, you should strongly consider one.
Some bookkeeping jobs and other entry level positions can be obtained with a two-year degree or even just a high school diploma, if you show a high aptitude for math. These jobs tend to be relatively low-paying, however.