Planning to make the transition out of big 4 accounting. What positions should I apply for if I’m looking for very easy work and 9-5 almost everyday?

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IRS, you work 8-430. Don’t work overtime or weekends and your union protects you. Take vacation whenever and nobody bats an eye.

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Gov job. Hmm probably working 10-3

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Depends on the company and the position honestly. All accounting and finance positions are pretty cyclical. Accounting jobs get busy for every month-end close process, finance jobs like FP&A or financial reporting/compliance get busy around the quarters mostly if you are working for a larger organization or public company. Tax seems to be always busy. Busy in industry though is generally not the same as busy in public accounting. Obvi there are exceptions. Even when I'm busy I still rarely work more than 40 hours.

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