Job Searching in Accounting

Has anyone here gone from a Big 4 (or similar large firm) to a small local accounting firm, or vice versa? I just started my job search a few weeks ago, and all my interviews so far have been with lar… more

A recruiter slid into my inbox with a job that's identical to mine but with much better benefits. I'm tempted to reply to hear them out, but I really don't want to get sucked into a whole … more

On my resume how far back should I go back with my educational history? Obviously not going to go back to kindergarten but I just want to know from what point I need to include?

I have an MBA and when searching for jobs I get told for entry level I am overqualified which I understand. But then anything higher I keep getting told I am either not a good fit or don’t have enough… more

I’m interviewing for a job that's almost exclusively spreadsheet and data management. I'm hesitant to accept an offer (if I get one) because they will want me in the office 5 days a week. My c… more

Has anyone seen any signs of an upturn in the job market? Could do with some positive news right about now...

Hello, I am two classes away from achieving my Masters of Accountancy. My bachelors is in business administration. I am currently shifting career paths and focused on accounting rather than my sales e… more

I have 3 years of industry experience but need public audit experience for my CPA sign-off. I’m actively applying, and thought my corporate background would be an asset, but the feedback I keep gettin… more

I've been a Senior Accountant at my company for 3 years. A manager role just opened up and I applied internally. Meanwhile I also have a similar manager offer from outside the company at 15% more … more

Looking to help a friend find an entry-level tax opportunity (remote or in the Chicago area). She graduated with her bachelor's degree (3.4 GPA), completed her 150 credit hours, and interned at PwC, where she… more

A recruiter is insisting on getting my references before our first interview. They claim it's standard procedure for their company, but it feels way too early to me. I'm worried they're go… more

A recruiter from a very well known company contacted me on Linkedin and said my background was “exactly what they needed” and we scheduled a call. After that I've heard nothing and it's now be… more

Seriously, where is everyone finding real job postings? ZipRecruiter and Indeed are giving me zero luck, and LinkedIn doesn't exactly have the best track record either. I'm just looking for a … more

Should I take a lower salary just to leave public accounting? I’ve been offered an industry role with much better work-life balance but it’s about a 15% pay cut. Long term is this kind of move worth i… more

What position can I apply for if I am a senior accountant in Ukraine, and here in the second year of ATI? I applied for many different positions from entry level to Senior, but in 2 months I have not … more

What’s the best way to tell if a company has a good culture before accepting an offer there? I don’t want to join and then want to leave a in a couple months time because the people there are awful. A… more

I have an interview coming up at a mid-sized firm, but their Glassdoor reviews are pretty rough. I checked out their LinkedIn, and there have been a lot of recent departures too. I definitely want to … more

Anyone in my network interested in learning more about working for a firm solely dedicated to EBP audits? Let’s talk! Great benefits, WFH, and work/life balance is fantastic. We are urgently trying to… more

Is it worth applying to jobs that have been posted for months? I can't tell if the company is just constantly hiring for a growing team or if people keep leaving because the culture is toxic. Is t… more

A job posting listed a range of $70k–$110k which admittedly is quite large. I said $95k in the screening call and they scheduled me for interviews. Final offer came in at $72k and they simply said tha… more

I got an offer to move to CBIZ tas. Doing B4 audit since October 2024 and going to be promoted to senior in 2 months so will have to leave right before senior promo. Should I hit my 2 year mark and tr… more

I am an Accounting and Finance professional with AAT Sri Lanka membership and CAB II (ICASL) qualification. I have experience in financial reporting, accounting, taxation, and management accounting in the private… more

Had a recruiter tell me this week that big tax firms avoid hiring people over 30 because they assume older workers won't want to report to younger managers. It feels like a massively unfair stereo… more

I'm a career changer from education to accounting, and I've interned a mid-sized firm this past tax season (smaller local office, about 25 employees). I received a return offer for a Spring 20… more

I left my last role because I was completely burned out but I’ve been told not to mention that in interviews. What’s the best way to explain leaving without it sounding negative or raising red flags?

Just got an offer from one of the big 4 after 4 rounds of interviews but their offer came in $12k below what I told them my minimum was in round 1. Do I walk away or negotiate? I'm currently at a … more

I just spent 45 minutes answering personality questions for a staff accountant position. It felt like a total waste of time and an unnecessary hoop to jump through. Do employers actually get useful da… more

Has anyone ever left a job after a few months because the role was totally misrepresented? I was promised ownership of projects, but I'm basically just doing data entry. Will quitting this soon ru… more

My manager clearly knows I'm job searching as she pulled me off a high-profile client project last week and I've been excluded from a planning meeting I'm usually in. Should I address it d… more

I am looking to change jobs and I wanted to reconnect with a recruiter who had helped me with interview prep and updating my resume in the past. By some devils magic, today I saw his name come across … more

Is it smarter to job hop early in your career and settle later, or should you focus on stability from the start? I’m in my early 30s, have already changed companies twice, and am starting to worry abo… more

With companies becoming more and more AI obsessed, I’m just wondering what the best way is to include something about AI in my resume? Can I say that I’m proficient in it or open to using it more? Or … more

I used my former supervisor as a reference as they were someone I worked with for 4 years and thought I had a great relationship with. Just found out from a recruiter friend she's been giving me l… more

I’ve spent my entire career in FP&A at large organizations. For those who’ve done it, how difficult is the transition to a small org/ start-up where you have accountability over most of the financ… more

Certain websites will not accept my resume when attempting to upload it. The error message is not specific. Someone told me to run it through a checking system, but it did not finish uploading there a… more

What is happening in the accounting job market right now? Every article I read says something different about accounting hiring. Some insist there’s a major shortage of professionals, while others say… more

A friend referred me to their company's hiring manager and I thought it would at least guarantee an interview but I got an automated rejection within a week. Do referrals actually matter anymore o… more

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