Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

I have an interview on Monday morning, but I've been sick since yesterday. Should I email them to reschedule or just power through? I'm worried rescheduling makes me look unreliable, but I als… more

I graduated with 2023. I didn't secure a position in accounting right way. Currently working a position that has nothing to with accounting. What would be the best way to prepare myself to find an… more

I've been interviewing with a company for 2 months, and I'm finally at the reference check stage. They hinted at a decision this week, but found out they just scheduled one reference call for … more

I'm interviewing at this company, and the more I learn about them, the more uncertain I feel about it. But I don't want to blow the opportunity either. Has anyone else been in this position? H… more

I'm applying to this position and found out that someone from inside the company is also applying. Does talent acquisition automatically move internal candidates to the top of the pile? I've g… more

What's the best way for a non-traditional student to make a career transition into accounting? My current position, I don't work under a CPA and I'm mainly doing reconciliation.

I don'… more

Any thoughts on quitting public accounting job, to study couple of months for CPA? Unfortunately in a new job, so going on unpaid leave is not option yet.

Why do interviewers say you're a great fit, then reject you? What does that even mean? And how do I get them to tell me the real reason I didn't get the job?

I’m really confused about something. Why do candidates with nearly identical skills and backgrounds get called for interviews while others (like me) with the same experience get passed over? Is this a… more

I'm a seasoned job seeker, but this market is brutal. I used to get hired at about 75% qualified, but now, even for roles I'm a near-perfect fit for, I'm getting nowhere after great interv… more

I'm looking at jobs in large corporate offices. Why do I keep seeing QuickBooks required? I thought that QuickBooks was only for small business bookkeeping, but now I'm wondering if I should g… more

I completed an online assment for a mid tier firm and heard back the next day moving my application forward, is it a good sign if they move this quickly

I took a year off from working to focus 100% on passing the CPA exam, which I've now successfully done. Now that I'm ready to return to work, I'm prepping for interviews. What's the be… more

I am re-entering acct industry after 13 years of not having an acct role. I have Big 4 audit experience (MCI Worldcom was my first engagement)/SOX compliance; financial consolidating experience for … more

I'm interviewing where the daily attire is standard business-casual. Given that very few offices require a suit and tie anymore, is there any significant benefit to wearing a traditional suit and … more

Potentially dumb question, but is it good when a recruiter promises to speed up the interviewing process because you're talking to other firms? Also, I'm aware that the job in question will ha… more

I'm an introvert who's applying for accounting roles at firms that stress culture fit. How can I be myself in interviews without coming across as too quiet or detached? Or trying too hard? I w… more

I accepted an offer for a "safe" job because of this uncertain job market, but now I have major regrets after digging into their internal culture. I haven't started there yet, but my ins… more

Offer is 5 days in office $200k NYC. Would be leaving fully remote $167k with no potential for growth. Worth it ?

I thought I nailed my final-round interview, but I've heard nothing back after two weeks. I'm feeling so disappointed and need to move on. If a company ghosts you after the last interview, do … more

Received verbal offer from Deloitte but then no news since. Do you know how long the timeframe is to get written offer?

I was offered a job that's perfect for building my skills in AP/AR, but the salary is disappointing. Should I take the low pay for the sake of getting the experience? I'm wondering if it will … more

What is a realistic salary and bonus for a big 4 auditor in nyc with 1.5-2 years experience trying to switch to fund accounting?

Hi,
I currently work at a mid-sized consulting firm and recently got an offer from top consulting firm for $175K base with a 20–30% performance bonus with a title bump.
After my notice, the client I am worke… more

I have an offer to accept verbally on Monday and my preferred company will give feedback not later than Thursday if I will get an offer or not. My preferred company expedited all my interviews because… more

Did I just mess up? I turned down an offer because the hours felt unsustainable, even though the salary was a huge bump. Would you turn down a decent offer because the trade-off (e.g., WLB) was just t… more

What is reasonable for a start date as you head into the holidays? I had a third round interview last week, waiting to hear about a 4th round but between family travel over Thanksgiving and Christmas … more

It's been 3 months since my layoff. I need a new job, but I'm just panic-applying and feeling scattered. What's the smartest, most organized way to restart this search in a way that's … more

I have a B.S. Accounting Degree from Kean University and really want to use my knowledge and skills in accounting to help in the field. I want to do Auditing, but I just cannot seem to get a break. C… more

I'm noticing a lot of roles described as "hybrid," but I worry about how flexible they truly are. What's the best way to ask a recruiter or hiring manager to find out the non-negotia… more

After 10 years at my current company, I interviewed for a great upward move. The hiring manager (and my potential boss) was friendly but dominated the entire 75-minute interview. He kept cutting me of… more

Potentially dumb question, but why might an interviewer add me on LinkedIn after they asked for references a few weeks ago? My profile is public, after all.

This invite came after I asked for an update… more

I am career hunting in the field of Accounting or Receptionist or Office Clerk with an Accounting Firm. Somewhere that feels cozy and is known for excellent client service. Somewhere I could possibly … more

I am currently a staff accountant at a small tax firm. I'm over halfway through my master's degree. I want to go into forensic accounting. I plan on taking the CPA, CFF, CFE, and CFFA exams. I… more

I am feeling a bit discouradged as i really want to get a job in accounting or finance but can only get a data entry clerk position or abstractor positio that wont pay the bills. I have been doing … more

Recently graduated in June 2025, I have been applying to multiple entry level accounting jobs in public accounting. I do not have an accounting undergraduate, but have an accounting minor and is currently CPA eli… more

I'm interviewing for entry-level accounting roles and keep getting asked about my long-term career goals. Right now, I just want to land a solid job, gain experience, and figure things out from th… more

Last year, I accepted an Accounts Payable role, but after a couple of months, the lack of structure and unclear expectations made me realize it wasn't the right fit and so I resigned. How can I ex… more