From CPA to Global Travel: Accounting Career Advice with Jedediah Hewson | Episode 12

In this edition of Beyond the Numbers, Bernadette Grattan, Founder & Recruiting Director at The Resource Link, is joined by Jedediah Hewson. Jedediah is a Senior Accounting Manager at Cadence Education

1:02 | What would he do different

• Take the CPA exam earlier in your career, ideally while you are still in school
• Get involved in various projects and take on additional tasks outside of your day-to-day work
• Build relationships with your colleagues by having lunch with them (even if you are trying to save money)

3:23 | Building Relationships and Networking

5:02 | Why Jedediah Loves Accounting (Even Though Some Parts Are Boring)

• Accounting has afforded Jedediah the opportunity to travel overseas and work with a diverse range of people
• Jedediah enjoys the satisfaction of achieving balance in the accounting work
• Accounting allows Jedediah to collaborate with people from all departments in a company

5:28 | Actionable advice on ‘how to get promoted’

• Avoid getting siloed in a specific area of accounting and try to learn the tasks of other team members
• Ask to be a backup for colleagues on different tasks to gain broader knowledge

ABOUT Jedediah Hewson: Jedediah is an accomplished accounting professional with a track record of leadership and financial expertise across multiple industries. He currently serves as Senior Accounting Manager at Cadence Education, a role he has held since March 2024.

His career progression reflects a commitment to growth across diverse industries:

• Senior Accounting Manager – Ensign Services
• Corporate Accounting and AP Manager – Plexus
• Worldwide Manager of Africa Accounting (Acting Controller) – CMOC International
• Senior Accounting Analyst – CMOC International
• Assurance Senior – EY
• Platoon Sergeant – United States Army Reserve.

Jedediah is a CPA and holds both a Master of Science (M.S.) in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accountancy from Arizona State University, graduating with high honors.

Learn more or reach out at: linkedin.com/in/jedediah-hewson-cpa-87b68257

?ABOUT Bernadette Grattan: Bernadette is the Founder and Accounting & Finance Recruiting Director of The Resource Link, Inc., a specialty search firm she started in 2002. Bernadette takes a personalized approach to understanding the hiring manager and job seeker’s needs. This enables her to make long-term placements in accounting, finance, and executive roles. The Resource Link distinguishes itself through high-touch customer service, candid insights, and ensuring an excellent match by connecting top talent with companies aligned with their career passions.

If you are looking to hire or considering what is next, learn more at theresourcelink.com or linkedin.com/in/bernadettegrattan/

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