Job Searching in Accounting

I’ve heard it can take less than just 9 months to complete the CPA process but surely this isn’t true? That seems like hardly any time at all to achieve a top qualification

I’m treating this week like a total reset because my current application strategy has stalled out. If you've successfully broken through the silence and started getting interviews, what did you do… more

I was recently hired as a Senior Accountant, but I’ve discovered that many of my responsibilities are actually managerial in nature. Previously, the company employed an Accounting Manager for this rol… more

I’ve been applying for jobs which would be considered a step up in my career, however I keep getting overlooked for them. Is there anything I can do to prove to recruiters that I’m capable of stepping… more

What’s the best way to follow up after an interview? I don’t want to sound too keen but I also want to be polite and leave a good final impression on interviewers, so how should I go about it?

I recently graduated with a high GPA, but I only have one internship. How do employers realistically view candidates with strong academic backgrounds but not much hands-on accounting experience?

Currently struggling to sleep because I’m constantly worrying about my job search. I’m being laid off in a few weeks time and I’ve managed to make no progress at all in securing another job. I don’t k… more

Do not bother getting your CPA if you have no PA, tax, or internal audit experience. It is a waste of your time. I'm saying this from an industry accounting perspective only. The majority of my ex… more

Our Tax Technology team is hiring at the Manager / Senior Manager level.

We’re a relatively small team (~30 people total), but we operate as a national team within the firm. The role is fully remote, though being near one of our office locatio… more

I've been looking for a new job. I would like to get back into Employee Benefit Plans audits. But havent received any calls yet. Its only been 2 months. I do still have my job but the micromanaging is getting… more

Recently decided to change my resume into a longer 1.5 pager and adding every key word… I think it’s working since I’m getting more HR screens. Always thought concise was better, but with AI screenin… more

Going to be on the other end of the interviewing process for once! What’s the most interesting question you’ve ever been asked that’s still relevant? I want to gauge personality fit/ communication ski… more

I’ve seen a lot of people recommending to use recruiters but how do you distinguish between the good and bad ones before actually contacting them? Don’t want to waste my time with a bad one when I don… more

What’s a normal procedure for sick pay? As I was off for a week a few weeks ago with a doctor’s sick note and I’ve just seen now that I did not get paid for it!

Has anyone done a case interview for FP&A recently? Any advice on how to prepare?

Recently got laid off as a senior associate in audit. How do I get back into the job searching world?

Is it a bad decision to go from Deloitte external audit to internal audit at PWC? I’m getting laid off from Deloitte next week but have an interview with PWC tomorrow.

I’m seeing tons of openings on LinkedIn and Indeed, but I’m starting to wonder if they’re even real. I can't figure out if the market is just super competitive, or if companies are being pickier t… more

How do I strike that perfect balance at not being over qualified and not being qualified for roles in accounting?
It seem like the “whom you know syndrome” caused by sectionism and disguised to be netw… more

I want to get a foot into a construction related jobs but I’m not having any luck finding one does anyone have recommendations I took 6 months training. I have an osha 10 card and I have basic trainin… more

I’ve been applying for roles for a few weeks now and I’m trying to stay motivated throughout the process as the rejections can hit me quite hard. Anyone got any advice on things I can do to help remai… more

Has anyone ever left an interview during the actual interview? I have personally never done it but there’s definitely times where I’ve wanted to!

I’m interviewing for a very senior accounting role at a technology company and I have a pre‑planned 12‑day family trip this summer. I’m unsure when to disclose it during the interview/offer process: P… more

I am a tax senior, might get advanced this year to director but now can not even wait few months to know the result and just want to switch to private for work life balance. What roles should i be loo… more

Bringing folks in for a warehouse type position where they are physically picking cases for an entire shift is hard. Finding they aren’t staying long/never show/the job just is not for them so they NC… more

Are companies even hiring anymore? I've submitted almost 20 applications this month, and they always seem to be getting stuck in the automated screening loop. Any tips on how to spot which compani… more

I have a case study interview with a private credit fund in their portfolio analytics group. Does anyone have any insight to what the case study might typically entail?

Is it a bad time to job hop in accounting? I’m anxious to leave my current firm for a higher salary, but with AI changing everything so fast, I can’t tell if it’s safer to stick it out where I am or i… more

Is it true that companies sometimes post positions they've already filled internally or through a referral? I've heard this happens, but the logic doesn't add up to me. Why would an employ… more

I‘m a tax manager in a big 4 and recently got an offer from another Big 4, similar title and comp. The new role aligns better with my I-t goal. Currently very long hours & ddls, and limited learning opportunities, though… more

I’m trying to prepare myself for an upcoming interview I’ve got next week. What’s the hardest interview question you’ve been asked and how did you answer it? Thanks

With gas prices going up and up I’ve been seriously thinking about whether I should I take on a hybrid/fully-remote job (I’m currently full time in the office). Are there even companies that still off… more

We’re told that using AI is working smarter, but it feels like I’m handing over the keys to my career. I’m productive, sure, but I also feel like I’m automating myself out of a paycheck. Do you think … more

What’s the average amount of holiday days that people in our sector? I’ve heard completely varying numbers from my friends and online

Does anyone else ever feel like they're behind because they didn't go the Big 4 route? A huge portion of my graduating class headed straight for the big firms. Now I’m sitting here in industry… more

How much of an advantage does having your CPA actually give you? Or is experience in the job valued more highly by employers?

I have been in public since 2017 (right out of college). Currently a senior manager in audit. Thinking of making the switch to industry. Any tips??

I’ve been offered a new job which looks like something I’d definitely be interested in. The only catch is that it’s quite far away, we’re talking about 1.5 hours drive. Just wondering what people cons… more