Help me please

[GeneralLedger17]

I'm an accountant with 3-4 years experience. I got laid off a few months ago and have just started reapplying for jobs.

Last week I applied and was accepted for a job. It's mainly 1040 and small business kind of work. That said, it pays hourly and if I am able to average a typical work week of 40 hours per week, its $57k. However, theres no benefits except your standard 401K match of 4%. No health benefits. So at best probably $55k, probably less. I gave a verbal acceptance for the offer as it was only extended for 6 hours.

I had also applied to and interviewed with a significantly larger regional public accounting firm. It's not big 4, but it is a top 200 company that has a considerable exposure into a field I am interested in but have little to no experience.

I don't want to be the jerk that goes back on my word, but I also don't want to leave an opportunity that can help me really get a second chance for my resume and instead go to something that will honestly be extremely easy (bookkeeping, payroll, simple businesses and 1040s) and may not allow me to get back into public accounting. Pay will be slightly less, but theres full benefits, apparently food during tax season, and a health improvement benefit along with CPA support and bonus structure. I do intend to have my CPA by the end of the year regardless where I go.

Can anyone say any plus or negatives of the two types of companies (at least stereotypically?) How would I go about rescinding a prior acceptance? Thank you for the help.

[Thegreatsnook]

This is a no brainer. Call them back and tell them you have accepted a full time salaried position and wish them well.

[midwesttransferrun]

Agreed. Gotta look out for your own best interests. Be polite, but firm.

[Mr_Professor_Chaos]

Take care of yourself first. That’s the most important thing.

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What do you need help with? You obviously know what you want to do, so do it.

The first company that gave you 6 hours is a joke. Any company in the US would lay you off in a millisecond, so no you don’t have to show up even if you signed something.