Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

On average and for tech/software companies, how many candidates are retained to advance beyond the hiring manager, and how many advance to the last round?

I’m looking for a Fund Accounting role in the Chicago area. Would really appreciate some likely leads. Background is 3 years Asset Management Tax experience. Have my CPA and Masters as well

Am applying for LMIA jobs in canada from Kenya, trucking, agriculture or construction, I have a combined experience of 11 years,I have over 500 applications in the last 30 days. What arthe timelines b… more

Hi everyone, I’m seeking advice on transitioning from Transfer Pricing to a Financial Analyst role. TP tends to be extremely demanding year-round with little to no work-life balance. As a new mom, I’m… more

I have over 25 years of experience in tax and was told I should only include last 3 employers. Is this true? If I list more then is it a red flag?

I took a job about a year ago and before accepting was told if I do well I will get promoted around the year mark. Now they’re telling me I need to apply for the job and they’re opening of up to peopl… more

Resume dilemma. I recently joined a firm, but after 6 weeks, it's clear I don't belong. I'm bored, don't fit the culture, and my experience isn't valued. I have a solid past with o… more

Hoping for some advice. I'm deep in the job search, and may have an offer soon... but I also have a trip booked that I can't cancel. I've heard of people getting ghosted just for bringing … more

Do internal recruiters ghosted? I had an interview 2.5 weeks ago. Workday says I'm still "in interviews" but I've reached out to the internal recruiter twice and not heard back. I… more

Looking for an A/R or A/P remote job. I have 3+ years in A/R and A/P Operations.

Seeking remote or hybrid opportunities in International Tax and Transfer Pricing. Based in South Africa and open to global roles. Open to discussions or referrals

I had an interview set up for a Tax job at a mid sized firm. When the time was set up for the call, no call came. I sent messages for a few days. I got ghosted, or so I thought.

Then the HR recruiter got back to me. … more

I'm currently a senior 1 in audit at EY looking for new job opportunities. If I leave now, will I be stunting my growth? Would it be worthwhile to stay until manager and then make the jump?

I am desperate trying to look for a remote work from home job. I have applied to a ton no responses or rejections. Honestly, if anyone can be able to point me in the right direction it needs to have e… more

How likely is a sign on bonus at PwC…(USA)?

I'm feeling totally ghosted in this job market. I’ve sent out nearly 80 applications in the past month, mostly for mid-level accounting roles, and I’ve only had two interviews. My resume’s solid, … more

Been job hunting for about two months now in accounting, and the silence is starting to wear me down. I know my skills are solid, but I’m wondering if my resume or approach just isn’t landing. Have an… more

What’s my workday jobs? Could this be an illegitimate website page/ web browser? Why would a company website redirect you to another website to apply for their company jobs?

Why do recruiters care why I left a job over 6 years ago/two jobs ago? I answer but I genuinely can't think of a reason why a job that long ago matters when I have relevant recent experience but e… more

How much does company size matter when you’re evaluating candidates? I’m currently located in a smaller city without lots of large companies, but would like to exit the large regional PA firm I work f… more

How much does it really matter if your resume isn’t a 100% match for the job description? I’ve been hesitant to apply unless I check every single box, but I’m starting to wonder if I’m holding myself … more

Due to changing career, I acompleshed the Diploma of Accounting and Payroll recently. And I have work experience in other industry but not accounting field. Therfeore, I have been struggling getting a job i… more

People say to tailor/tweak your resume for the job your applying for. But what happens when you do get the job and your tweak resume doesn't show every job Ora date/year was off. The company does … more

What common questions might you encounter when applying for your first accounting internship?

Any advice on how to get a job as an accounting clerck? I got a bachelor degree from an international university and have no work experience here in USA. I speak English and Spanish. Please help

Hello, what kind of skills are you looking for? What really catches your eye? I have one year in auditing and I'm looking at going back to school so I can get my CPA. What skills can I learn that … more

I’m 61 with a degree inaccounting and CPA (inactive). I worked as an auditor for one of the large firms and then internal audit. I moved off that role to become controller, CFO, and eventually presid… more

Thoughts on putting salary minimum in the resume or cover letter when applying to jobs that don't post salaries.

Hello guys, I work for a CPA firm in NYC. Is there anyone hiring. I am a word processor working for the administration department.

Recruiters...do yall actually read cover letters? In today's world where it's a machine even reading through resumes...wondering if still relevant (accounting jobs)

I graduated last December with an accounting degree and 150 credits, unfortunately I didn't get work experience in accounting during college and it seems every entry level job requires 2-3 years experie… more

Recruiter told me they were going to present me to a hiring manager 10 days ago and I never heard back... can I just send an app directly? They literally have not been answering me

How much does a job hopper label hurt in accounting? I’ve switched jobs 3 times in 5 years, mostly for good reasons (layoffs, better pay, bad bosses), but now I feel like I’m being blacklisted. Is thi… more

Why do I keep getting contacted for jobs that pay less than what I currently make? Do recruiters not check salary bands before reaching out? Or is this some tactic to lowball candidates during a marke… more

Why is it that the same jobs are listed by 5 different recruiters on LinkedIn, but no one will actually tell me who the client is? Do recruiters compete over the same job? I’m starting to feel like I’… more

I’ve been applying for mid-level accounting roles and keep getting ghosted. My resume looks solid (CPA, 6 years experience, audit + corporate), and I tailor my applications. Do recruiters actually rea… more