Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

Just left a nightmare situation where everyone was super nice during interviews, but the reality was micromanagement hell and zero career development. I'm clearly terrible at reading between the l… more

I miss not working at Deloitte & Touche I used to work for Deloitte & Touche 30years ago, then moved out to California and want to move back to the east-coast as most of my family is in New England. I have be… more

Hey, im a big 4 PE audit associate and I wanted to break into the finance world without getting an mba, i am not interested in IB but rather something more along the lines of Fp&a or credit analys… more

Need advice on something that's bugging me. Had an interview scheduled, and the recruiter confirmed the time as Central Time after I mentioned my timezone. They called an hour early while I was aw… more

Is it normal to have an interview with the CEO/CFO for a middle management position of a very large ($1B plus in revenue) company? Already been through multiple technical/behavioral interviews and not… more

Had on an site interview with 4 people Thursday the 10th. When should I expect to hear back from the recruiter? Recruiter works for the company.

I'm pretty frustrated. I keep getting turned down for jobs because they say I'm "overqualified," but I need a job! If this has happened to you, how do you edit your resume to avoid t… more

Current SA1 with CPA in big 4 M&A tax. Want to pivot out of tax but stay in deal space if possible. Is there any pipeline to fdd / other M&A roles or am I destined for middle / back office rol… more

Does being layed off show on a background check? I am scared to tell I was layed off. I have my final interview next week. What do i do? Can they find out? Should I say something or just wait?

This seems really basic... but how do I find a recruiter for a specific industry or a specific field of accounting?

I've been contacted by several general accounting recruiters, but my experience… more

I've been noticing a lot of job postings, especially on sites like Indeed or even company career pages, that were originally put up a few months ago. With the way things seem to move in today'… more

I'm thinking about pursuing a Master's in Accounting before becoming a CPA. With all the talk about a talent shortage in accounting, especially for CPAs, I think the additional education could… more

Should you discuss with firm recruiters that you're in discussion for separate positions? For example, I've received an initial invite to discuss with a Big 4 accounting firm for two positions… more

Why does every recruiter I speak with ask me what my current pay is? Is this something I should be open about? 

When I see a posting on LinkedIn with something like 700+ applicants, I'm skeptical about whether it's a real opportunity or if the company is just using it for something else, like building a… more

Tomorrow is my interview as book keeper. What questions may be they ask in interview?

I have an interview in two days for a job I'm really excited about, but I've come down with a cold. I'm worried about making a poor impression if I'm sick, but I have also heard it'… more

I was given additional duties almost 2 years ago having an employee report to me. Was never given the additional compensation of management. I am Financial Controller for my region as well as Payroll … more

I was turned down for a role a couple of weeks ago, but the hiring manager has viewed my LinkedIn profile for the past two days. Don't want to get my hopes up, but I can't help but wonder if t… more

Recruiters- how much salary is reasonable for me? Just got promoted to audit manager after being a super senior for 7 to 8 years. Delay as i got my cpa late last year. Mid tier accounting firm. East c… more

What time of year do CPA firms hire the most experienced tax candidates?

I was advised to list my most recent job as current on my resume, even though I was recently laid off. Now that I'm receiving job offers and background checks are being initiated, I'm concerne… more

I've been hearing from multiple sources that resumes get maybe 30 seconds of attention before interviews are scheduled. One manager told me they try to focus on experience rather than employment s… more

I interviewed the ServiceTitan last Friday for the final round interview with their CAO. I sent the thank you note to both the recruiter and the team member but gets no response. Is this normal or it … more

After three rounds of interviews, I was ghosted with an automated rejection email. I'm fine with them choosing someone else, but I'm pretty annoyed they didn't have the courtesy to call af… more

Applied to a senior internal audit job last Tuesday & connected with hiring manager on LinkedIn. An auditor viewed my profile from the company later in the week. My application status still says “… more

Question: How long can you wait to apply to a position you applied to previously? One year?

I am a new immigrant in canada from africa with 3 years of full cycle accounting and 3 years of auditing up to senior level but i find it very difficult to have a job in the domain. Does any one have… more

Is Tax Senior Associate to Tax Manager at company a bad move? Company is an audit client and still would keep me connected with the firm in case of boomerang. But really undecided on if I need to pla… more

Is it weird that seeing "unlimited PTO" as a perk makes me less interested in a job? I feel like it's a trap – 'take time off as long as everything's finished!' But when is e… more

Does anyone know any recruiters for PwC in Tax in the US-East Coast (Boston/NY Metro Area)?

I've had four interviews since May for a mid-level position, and now they've scheduled a fifth one. At this point, I'm starting to feel like they're just stringing me along, and I'… more

Hi! CPA in tax, 3 years experience. I've hopped around a bit. 3 different public accounting firms in 3 years. Should I be honest on my resume, or consolidate to the one that's least likely to … more

I have an interview today, but I'm still on maternity leave with my current company. I'm wondering if I should even bring it up... I'm concerned it might hurt my chances. What do you think… more

Any legit work from home remote type of jobs available from anywhere in the world. Let me know!

What is considered normal salary per hour for 2 years experience as an accountant. i am making 32 an hour and feels like nothing.
Thank you!

Question for recruiters. If a candidate has 15 years of audit/accounting experience, what background are companies looking for in various positions? Some examples a) All 15 years in Big 4 b) Around 10… more