Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

I'd appreciate some nonjudgmental perspectives on the Tall Poppying phenomenon for high performing employees who are cut down for any number of reasons, assuming the identified Tall Poppy is perso… more

Looking to help a friend find an entry-level tax opportunity (remote or in the Chicago area). She graduated with her bachelor's degree (3.4 GPA), completed her 150 credit hours, and interned at PwC, where she… more

PwC Acceleration Center (~5.5 yrs). Strong snapshots (consistently “Impressive”/“Above & Beyond”) and solid utilization, even with changing business demand.

Previously told I needed more engagement exposure—now I have it … more

I had a job interview lined up but the recruiter said the job is no longer available due to some business updates. The job is still available on the company website. Should I reach out to who I was go… more

Do you usually bring up all of your expectations during the oral offer?
The salary range for this role is $85–$120K, and during the final round I told them I expected at least $100K. I’m fairly confident I’l… more

Is an MBA helpful for higher-level accounting jobs, or is it mostly fluff compared to the CPA? I’m debating whether to spend the money on grad school or just stick with getting through the CPA exam. I… more

I started my current job a few weeks ago, but I already know I need to leave. It’s a mess because I have a big gap on my resume right before this, and now I have to reach back out to recruiters I said… more

Im an undergrad student graduating this semester. I have an offer with a mid sized firm the compensation is really good for a tax associate position starting in jan 2027. One of the big 4 offered me a… more

Another final round rejection and I’m crushed. I’ve reached the final rounds three times now with no offer. I think I’m failing because I have a hard time providing solid answers and thinking on the s… more

I passed on a job that seemed like a great move, but something about the company culture and management felt wrong. Now I am sitting here wondering if I just blew a good opportunity. If you've eve… more

So, I just got a rejection notification from workday after having had an interview for a role at a company. However, the status of my application still shows as “interview” on workday.
What does this … more

Is it considered a red flag to ask a recruiter how much influence they have on the hiring decision? I have some specific questions about the role I'm applying for. Should I direct my questions to … more

I applied for a standard 9-to-5 office role, but during the screening call, the recruiter mentioned that the team usually stays until 7 PM to keep up with the workload. They said it isn't mandator… more

I took a job in tax, thinking it was a great fit. But the duties don't match what was discussed in the interview. I’ve only been here a few months, and I’m already applying for other jobs. What… more

A recruiter messaged me about a job I really wanted, but then completely stopped replying after I sent my info. I followed up with them for a couple of weeks, but they didn't respond. I finally ju… more

After working for several years in small businesses, I’m applying to companies with much larger portfolios. When I’m talking to recruiters, how specific should I get about my past clients? I want to s… more

I’ve had a string of interviews since December that felt like a waste of time. Managers are coming off cold or even rude, and it’s starting to wear me down. One recruiter actually told me they wouldn&… more

I’m in my 40s, and starting to feel like my job search is hitting a dead end because of my age. A lot of the job descriptions I'm finding only want fresh grads, and anyone with a real background i… more

Curious what the market is in terms of fractional tax directors. Would love any insight.

I’m seeing more and more instances in which a CFO brings his team when joining a new company and basically just ‘restructures out’ the existing team regardless of performance or experience. Is that a … more

I need advice on explaining a 14-month tenure during a job interview. The culture at my last firm just wasn't right for me, but I want to avoid sounding bitter about it. What's a good way to s… more

I've been working for the same company for almost two years, but I'm looking for a better option. I wouldn't say I'm desperate to get out, just hoping for a better fit. If I get to the… more

I've been back in the office full-time for two years, but I really miss my old hybrid setup. So I'm looking for a new job. How should I ask about this without sounding like a difficult candida… more

Is it weird that my boss changed their mind about being my reference. I am a good employee and always worked well. They say that it is due to internal policies and went as far as telling me to not put… more

I'm back on the job search after being part of a round of layoffs last month. I can't get rid of the feeling that it makes me appear less competent to recruiters, even though many of us were l… more

I’m starting my job search and feeling some anxiety about my CPA history. It took me quite a few tries to get past FAR and REG, which delayed my certification by a while. Do hiring managers typically … more

I'm thinking about quitting my job to take a 1 year break to focus on my health, learn a new language, and travel. Will this significantly hurt me when I'm ready to rejoin the accounting world… more

I’m trying to get back into accounting after a five-year break. I have my CPA, but I’m worried that the huge gap on my resume looks bad. Are firms picky about having a solid work history, or do I actu… more

Have you found that hiring in industry tends to pick up at a certain point, such as after the busy season or at the start of a new quarter? I'm starting my search and just curious about the timing… more

Recently was told I was being laid off from B4. Working with recruiters to try and find a new place. When I voiced I was being let go to the recruiter, they responded and said that they wouldn’t work … more

Hi, I’m looking for advice on a screening call that went sideways. The recruiter didn't ask much about my background and mostly just read the job description. Even though he said I’d move to the n… more

I’m looking for a new job and have an interview with a recruiter at a staffing agency next week. Has anyone had luck finding a permanent position this way? I’m worried they’ll try to push temp roles o… more

Hello,

I am new to this community and would like to understand how everything works. I am also a member of the LinkedIn community and am curious if these posts serve a similar purpose—helping with job… more

There's a firm I’d applied to twice last year and didn't get hired. They just posted a Staff Accountant job that fits my current experience perfectly, though. Do hiring managers keep tabs on p… more

I've been a senior accountant for five years, but I still can't get an interview for a management position. Shouldn't my senior title indicate that I'm ready for the next step, or do r… more

Is it a bad idea to apply for two different positions at the same company? I’m concerned that choosing only one could be a mistake if I’m a better fit for the other. At the same time, I want to avoid … more

Why would a recruiter request CPA score reports? I mentioned that I passed and provided my license details, but they keep pushing for the complete breakdown from NASBA. I've been in this field for… more

A recruiting firm posted a video on LinkedIn where they asked their employees "what year were you born". If someone was born in 1999 or earlier, they had superimposed their head onto someone… more