Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

I keep running into the same problem. A lot of job postings ask for 2+ years of experience, but I only have one. I'm really interested in this specific role and want to apply anyway, but I'm n… more

I had a phone screening yesterday at one of the big 4. Do I need to send thank you email to recruiter? I usually don’t send thank you email for a screening but I really liked this job. Any insights? T… more

Really confused right now. I got a call from a recruiter yesterday about an interview tomorrow with a company I've been dying to work for. I was so excited! Then he calls back saying the interview… more

I had been job hopping for 3 jobs in a year and now I am thinking if i should include all in my resume, Any suggestion
1. big4 - 2 years - reason leave due to workload and stress, personal health issues
2. … more

I'm now getting told I job hop too much at 25. This was cited as the reason for rejection by multiple outside recruiters representing reputable firms I have been speaking to.

But:

1) big 4 I had a grad job wit… more

I have been out of fulltime employment for a while and recently received an offer letter from an MBA program (Finance Major) and looking for an accounting role. Can anyone help me!

I've worked in accounting software mgmt. I want a simple admin job. I've been out of the mkt for some time.
I had own business, divorced and gave up my share. Two questions. How do I transi… more

I started at Big4, got my CPA and left after a year. Joined an IA department at an investment bank in NYC, coming up on the 2nd year in IA. Looking to pivot out of IA into something more interesting

I started my first job as a staff accountant after graduating a few months ago, and I'm already looking at other jobs. We're short-staffed, I work most weekends, and I've never been proper… more

Had a call with a recruiter from a local financial services firm yesterday. Basically, they need a new senior accountant on short notice due to the old one's personal matters. Interview's on Monday and I … more

I enthusiastically told the interviewer yesterday that I could start 'ASAP' and they took me at my word. An offer came today for a Monday start, but the contract has terms I want to understand… more

Got blessed with two offers this week! I've already said yes to my first choice, but another company I really like called with an offer today and I'm a little bummed because the manager and I … more

Saw an internal job posting that was a perfect fit - my skills matched exactly. I had a good interview with someone I already knew. Then nothing for 7 weeks until I got a basic rejection email. Nobody… more

Deeply confused by a company's hiring process. They invited me to an interview 2 weeks in advance due to their deadlines. The hiring managers told me they were impressed and one responded to my thank-you email. But I was… more

Last weekend, I found myself applying to jobs at 2 am on a Saturday (insomnia + job stress = this). Now I'm paranoid it looks unprofessional. Does anyone else send applications on the weekends or … more

I was recently terminated due to performance issues (missed some deadlines and struggled with the workload) and I'm stressed about upcoming interviews. What's the best way to explain why I lef… more

Has anyone used Jobalope to assist in creating cover letters and tracking job applications?

Can I use a fake last name for job applications and my resume? My last name is blatantly eastern euro (and my mom's maiden name is from central/west Asia). I have a US citizenship, a US bachelor's degree,… more

Is it just me, or does applying to 25 jobs a day feel completely impossible? I'm drained after just 3–5 applications, and they all feel identical - fill out my info, upload my resume, and answer t… more

I finished all my onboarding documents and cleared my background check for a new job with a confirmed October start date. I'm ready to hand in my two weeks' notice at my current role, but I… more

Seeking career guidance feedback

**Background** B.S. in accounting, MBA, and Enrolled Agent,15 years in g/l accounting roles, then 15 years in real estate, now back in accounting (tax focus 3 yoe) **My ideal role… more

Will the firm let you go if you are unassigned and have no performance review?

I've been spending hours crafting unique cover letters for each application, but I'm starting to wonder if they're even worth it. Has anyone here actually gotten a job where you felt your … more

Is it just me or have interview processes gotten ridiculously long and drawn out? I'm going through 4+ rounds everywhere, and it's exhausting as a candidate. Can someone explain why this has b… more

I have been placed on career transition plan for few months and my firm is helping me find a job. Technically I am still on the books of my company and getting paid. How should I respond to interview … more

I've been unemployed for almost six months and am having a rough time with constantly being ghosted after interviews. I usually advance past initial phone calls to second interviews, but then get … more

There are two positions I really want to pursue at established companies, but the Glassdoor reviews for both are consistently negative about management and WLB. How reliable are these reviews in regar… more

Do companies typically go through the full process (reference calls, benefit discussions, background check talks) with several candidates at once? I've had several experiences where they spend ton… more

I am an audit manager in the investment management sector working for a big6 indian delivery center. What are my exit opportunities outside external audit. Ive been trying from a long time but havent … more

I'm job hunting for fully remote accounting work but keep getting bait-and-switched by companies listing hybrid roles as "remote." After several disappointing interviews for bookkeeper a… more

I'm feeling a bit discouraged after some recent interviews where my follow-ups were met with silence or even rudeness. Is it fair to assume that a company's response to a simple status check i… more

Only job experience is my time in audit post-college on the same client, so is it better to have enough bullets (requiring extra detail of what I’ve done) to maximize the size of the page (inclusive o… more

So I HAD to take a job because I lost mine. This new job is great, but I have a offer from my dream job in my dream location, how do I break it to my current job when I haven't been there that long that… more

Has anyone done a summer internship where no return offers were given, and instead all interns were told to simply mention the internship when applying for a graduate role? I’m just wondering if this … more

I'm having a tough time job hunting and suspect I'm wasting effort on fake postings. I'd found an interesting role on Indeed that wasn't on the company's careers page, so I called … more

My recruiter sent me info about a job opening at my former company (he didn't realize I worked there before). That place was horrible - terrible leadership, high turnover, toxic environment. I dec… more

Company just sent me the benefits packet and a request for references before meeting the hiring manager. Is this potentially good? Also, is an ESOP a good benefit to have, in addition to a regular 401k? First tim… more

How can I show recruiters I'm serious about my interest in entry-level positions without coming across as overqualified or burned out from my previous role? I'm being told I'm too experien… more

I just started a new job a month ago, and it's not working out. The job is totally different from what was advertised, and I feel like I was misled during the interview process. I've already f… more

What technical and behavioral interview questions should I expect for county Accountant 1 position?TIA