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Masters in Accounting (PCS/Agudath Israel) 

OPEN HOUSE- this Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 pm

Graduates are employed in top tier companies  

  When you open it up it should say

Masters in Accounting

Fairleigh Dickenson University (FDU) is rated amongst:

• Best University –Wall Street Journal 2000
• Best Masters in Accounting Programs Eduniversal 2021

 PCS/Agudath Israel-Placement Advantage:

• 98% Employment Rate
• 8 placement directors to help graduates find jobs
• Decades of relationships with100’s of firms
• PCS/ Agudath Israel vast network

Yeshiva / Seminary credits accepted.

Open House: Tuesday, October 5, 7:30 PM

For login/call in information: nj@nj.pcsjobs.org  or call  732 905 9700 x 630

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New!! Afternoon Master’s  program

Q and A with Shira Baum, PCS Accounting graduate

Q: Is a Masters in Accounting a good choice for women?

A: There are many opportunities to find flexible jobs within the field so it’s a great choice for women. One can work in either public accounting– either tax or audit or in private as an accountant or controller. You can often find part time or flexible jobs within the field; many firms are trying to give employees more of a work- life balance.

A master’s degree is looked at more prestigiously in the professional world and can open the doors to many more opportunities with higher pay.

Q: Please tell us about the PCS MS Accounting Course.

A: It’s a concise one year program where they cover all the classes and credit requirements needed to get your master’s degree, as well as the knowledge needed to sit for the CPA exam. The program covered all the credit requirements that I needed in order to sit for the exam in New Jersey.

I felt that the classes prepared me well and gave me the knowledge that I needed to take the CPA exam.

The program is very well run. The staff was always there for us and they were very accommodating. The course also coincided with the Jewish calendar which was very convenient.

Q: Tell us about your current position? How did the PCS accounting course prepare you?

A: I’m currently a senior at PKF O’Conner Davies. I started out as an intern in a small public accounting firm and have moved my way up to a larger, midsized firm (which is ranked 29 out of the top 100 firms).

I am currently doing a combination of both tax and audit. The program prepared us in a way to be able to make both tax and/or audit options for the students. I was provided with the background I needed to get started in the field and to move my way up to where I am currently.

The communication classes were very helpful. It prepared the students with the basics of what to expect at an interview. We were taught how to best present ourselves and show what we can offer at an interview.

Q: Tell us about the current job market.

A: The market is very good for accountants right now. Accounting is a growing field full of opportunity.

When I was looking for a job, I reached out to the PCS placement director, and within hours she sent my resume to a firm, I had an interview the following week and a job offer two weeks later.

Q: For whom would you recommend the field of accounting?

A: It’s a good choice for someone who is more organized, structured, and thinks systematically.

M.S. Accounting program, in conjunction with FDU, is a 15-month program that begins in October. Classes are held 1-2 evenings a week and on Sundays. For more information contact: Tova Sapirman at (732) 367-1500 or aps.courses@gmail.com

Q and A with Neal Granick, Tax Manager at Deloitte and PCS M.S. in Accounting Graduate

 Q: Tell us about your current position.

A: I am a tax manager for Deloitte in the Parsippany office; I’ve been here for six years. I started with individual tax returns. I currently do real estate and private equity investor reporting.

The PCS accounting program is amazing; I highly recommend it. It’s a great education in a short amount of time. The rigorous course sets you up for the CPA exam and gives you the knowledge to really succeed in the field.

When I began working, I felt like I had an advantage over the other entry-level accountants, even the ones from big-name universities. They didn’t have the same technical knowledge and professionalism. The PCS program really prepares its students for the accounting landscape.

Q: What is the advantage of a master’s degree over a bachelor’s?

A: A master’s degree really gives one a leg up over other entry-level candidates in the job hunt. So when you’re competing for an entry-level position, or really any position for that matter, you look better than someone who just has a bachelor’s. In the last few years, the Big 4 have started paying higher entry-level salaries to new hires with a master’s.

Additionally, it really is a different level of education and prepares you much better technically for the job you will be required to do.

Q: Can you tell us about the current job market? How did PCS help you find your first job?

A: The current job market is very hot, specifically after the new tax law was passed. All the firms are hiring aggressively. Everyone is looking for qualified candidates; there’s a shortage of good employees. It’s an employee’s market.

PCS helped me get my job. They set me up with an internship in a small mom-and-pop shop in Bayside NY; that was my first experience in public accounting. I worked there for a year. My boss there had contacts at Deloitte and got me in.

It can be hard to get into the big 4 straight out of college; PCS has contacts to get its graduates in.

Q: For whom would you recommend the field of accounting?

A: I recommend it to anyone who thinks that it is interesting. It’s a great choice for anyone who likes numbers.

Accounting is a great field. There is a lot of potential to make a lot of money in the long run- either as making partner in public, or opening your own business.

Q: Please tell us about some of the opportunities within accounting:

A: Really, it’s endless. There’s tax, consulting, audit, mergers, and acquisitions.

From auditing, you can learn the ins and outs of a company; you can really learn how to run a business and what makes a business successful. And from there you can do anything- you can become a controller, CFO, or even CEO.

A lot of successful businessmen have accounting backgrounds.

PCS is a non-profit division of Agudath Israel of America, has been running the Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)/PCS M.S. in accounting since 2005. With graduates in the top national firms, PCS maintains a 95 percent placement rate.

For more information: chaya@nj.pcsjobs.org or 732-905-9700 x 630

PCS Software and Web Development Course!

Are you looking into Programing? This course is your path to a Successful Job!

PCS/Agudath Israel Software and Web Development Open House Wednesday, August 18, 7:30

Train for the #2 best job by US News & World Report 2021, Software developer

Software & Web Development Course (10^th Cohort).

THE PCS/Agudath Israel Advantage

-8 placement coordinators to help you find a job

-Placement- decades of relationships with 100’s of firms

-Guaranteed Internships upon course completion

-Hands-on instruction, up-to-date curriculum, stellar instructors to help you succeed

-Lab/ tutors to help you master the material and create a portfolio

-Remote classes and remote tutoring- join from anywhere

-Optional Bachelor’s degree (Yeshiva and Seminary credits accepted)

-Separate classes for men and women

Not sure if this is the right career for you? Aptitude testing available.

Open House Wednesday, August 18, 7:30 PM

In-person open house at:

PCS/Professional Career Services

1771 Madison Avenue

Lakewood, NJ 08701

For: virtual open house:

For log in/ call in information email: nj@nj.pcsjobs.org

For more information, call 732-905-9700 ext. 610

New Jersey Jobs:

Lakewood: Real estate company seeking an entry-level candidate or possible intern. Responsibilities will include handling settlement statements and wires. Must be comfortable with math. Contact: aviva@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Growing e-commerce company seeking production and warehouse manager. Managerial position with some hands-on work. Must have general work experience. Contact: aviva@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Printing company seeking candidates for clerical and physical work. Full-time preferred. Contact: aviva@nj.pcsjobs.org

East Orange: Real Estate office seeking collections specialist. Responsibilities include contacting tenants and facilitating applications to rental assistance programs. Must have basic ability to navigate management software, Excel, and Google sheets. Potential for growth in management and operations. Contact: aviva@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Established local catering business is looking for a full-time manager. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated and capable individual to gain experience in the catering industry. Contact: yoel@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Liaison and medical billing data analyst position in fast-growing billing company. Must be personable with advanced excel skills. Excellent salary and opportunity for growth Training provided for the right candidate. Contact: Faigy@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Growing manufacturing company seeking part-time serious candidate. Excellent environment Must have proper computer and communication skills. This is a multi-tasking position with flexible hours. Contact: Faigy@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Secretary/bookkeeper needed for a busy printing company. Hours: 9:00-3:00. Good pay. Experience in Adobe, QuickBooks and google sheets knowledge preferred. Contact: Faigy@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakeoood: 2 positions in a fast-growing distribution company. Includes: multi-tasking, data entry, bookkeeping, and managerial. Come with a friend.  Good pay. Great opportunity to join a small company with the potential for growth. Contact: Faigy@nj.pcsjobs.org

Lakewood: Fast-growing electronic wholesale business looking for 2 positions to be filled.  Excellent environment, great pay, 9-3:30 or full-time. Must have basic excel, excellent communication. Challenging and stimulating. Contact: Faigy@nj.pcsjobs.org

New Jersey: Seeking warehouse manager within an hour of Lakewood. Contact: yoel@nj.pcsjobs.org

New York Jobs:

NY/ NJ: Real Estate manager for NY/NJ properties. Must have at least 2 years’ experience. Car required.  50-70K Contact: abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Seeking HVAC, sprinkler, alarm, and appliance technician/ apprentice. Get paid while learning a good trade. Willing to train if you are handy and energetic. Contact: abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Medical supply firm seeking experienced warehouse manager to oversee 8 employees/ Inventory/ hiring. Hours: 7:30-5. Friday until 2. Salary: 80-120K. Contact:  abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Manage online department for Brooklyn wholesale business. Amazon experience is essential. Salary:  $750-$1000/ week. Contact:  abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Site manager for top Brooklyn plumbing and heating firm. Must have experience and leadership skills. Growth potential. Spanish is a plus. Contact:  abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Operations manager for a manufacturer of skin products. Salary: 70-100K. Brooklyn. Contact: abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Williamsburg: Torah custom software firm seeking computer savvy support assistant. Must be fluent in Yiddish and English with fast typing skills in English and Hebrew. Contact:  abebrown@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Wholesale company based in Brooklyn seeking experienced warehouse manager. Inventory control and supervisory experience is a must. 80k. Contact: moshe@ny.pcsjobs.org

 Boro Park: Small CPA office in Boro Park looking to hire an accounting graduate. Salary range: 60k. Contact: moshe@ny.pcsjobs.org

 Brooklyn: Growing online business based in Brooklyn looking to hire a full charge bookkeeper, must be proficient with QB and Excel 75k. Contact: moshe@ny.pcsjobs.org

NYC: Construction company with projects located throughout NYC seeking a hands-on supervisor for fieldwork. Must have a can-do attitude. Salary range: 80-100k. Contact: moshe@ny.pcsjobs.org

Brooklyn: Large supermarket in Brooklyn seeking full-time high energy- hands-on manager, 100k. Contact: moshe@ny.pcsjobs.org

Lower Manhattan:  CPA firm in Lower Manhattan looking to hire accountants – 0 – 4 years.

Will allow for working remotely. Start date is flexible. Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.

Midtown Manhattan CPA firm looking to hire interns and entry-level accountants.

Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.

 Nassau County: Accounting staff wanted for nursing home company in Nassau County.

Excellent growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.

 Brooklyn: Nursing home company looking to add to its accounting staff due to growth. Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.

Bronx: Real estate company seeks Bookkeeper. Must have experience with Excel and QuickBooks.  Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.

Midtown Manhattan:  CPA firm seeking tax manager and a bookkeeper due to growth.  Need people who can work in-office.  Remote working is available after a certain period of time.  Contact: leah@nj.pcsjobs.org.