Bookkeeper Interview Questions in Providence, RI
"Bookkeepers provide essential financial services to companies by keeping track of daily transactions in an organized and useful way. As such, companies will be looking for detail oriented people with experience using industry standard software, especially QuickBooks. No advanced degree is required but previous experience and/or an associate's degree in finance is helpful in attaining this position. "
He asked how long I have been keeping books for clients and what type experience that I had with a restaurant.
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I have worked with many clients previously in various insutries including restaurants and understand the demands and needs of the restaurant. He owns a small restaurant with less than 50 employees and has recently acquired this restaurant. This new place is larger than his previous and there will be more expense, as well as an increase in projected sales. I was able to come to an agreement as to the terms of the work I perform and that most of the data entry, payroll and tip report would be done in my office as opposed to the restaurant. He was comfortable in meeting with me and allowing me to work in my office and com to the restaurant biweekly. Less
Saying this interview process was an utter waste of time would be an understatement. Very few questions about my skill set. The co-owner was mostly concerned about my lifestyle and asked questions about my hobbies, interests, and my life experiences. He said he was not concerned about my qualifications and said I was more than qualified with my past work experience and education. I have the impression the co-owner had ulterior motives in interviewing me and other candidates. I feel the interviews went extremely well, he said he would let me know either way within a week. I've contacted him twice (phone and email) to get the status of his decision. He never had the decency to get back to me.
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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review regarding your interview for our Bookkeeper position. Please know that 100% of the applicants who interviewed for this position were emailed directly from Shawn once the job was filled. Once the position was filled, emails to all other candidates were sent out on September 22, 2015 between 1pm-2pm, directly from Shawn. We recommend that you check your spam folder to see if your message was filtered there. We can always forward you the message again. Please let us know if you would like us to do so. Additionally, at Rook our company culture is extremely important. This is why some of our interview questions may not seem typical. Please know Rook Coffee is an extremely fair workplace. We thank you again for taking the time to review your experience. Less
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Let me assure you that 100% of the applicants who applied for this position were not contacted by Shawn, as I was one of them. I've checked my spam folder. The fact that you bring up your company culture and fairness of work place leads me to wonder if you've had EEOC issues. Reflecting on the questions during your interview process, you did seem to be weeding out certain demographics. Best of luck in your future endeavors. Less
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Do not waste your time with Rook Coffee.
What questions do you have for me?
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I asked her management style. Her answer was "that's not important"
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I guess that's why the new marketing director got hired.
Why do you want to work at Panda? (The interviewer was looking for a "fit" to the Panda culture not necessarily someone that would stand out)
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I went to the second interview today with two area managers and to my surprise it was the worst interview in my entire life. First they don't understand you because English is their second language, second they try to use everything you said against you, they need to polish their people's skills, they are very negative, and try to make one feel less than them. BAD FOR BUSINESS! !!!! Less
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Make sure you have read the Mission and Values
How do you get along with others in a work place?
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I work great with others but i'm looking to work remote.
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How do you deal with difficult clients and difficult coworkers?
Why do you want to be part of the Team?
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I have seen and heard only very good things about Walnut Hill and I want to be a part of the team. Less
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My aspirations are to explore a career in a sector of construction /manufacturing that is one of improving the environment and aesthetics to provide relaxing spaces for the customer. Additionally, I am fascinated and would like to learn how to account and manage a living inventory with the challenge of how to apply cost adjustments in respect to ready for sale plants and trees. The challenge in my opinion is how to adjust cost to growing live inventory over the growth period. This cost method is similar to manufacturing, However, protocols need development as it is a ever changing process. Less