Job Searching in Accounting

Why soo many of us can’t even get an interview these days is it me or does it seem like the majority of the population now ? Where is it all going for everyone?

I’m at the beginning of the process of purchasing my first home, currently sorting out the mortgage at the moment. However, I’ve been sent this really attractive job offer with a slight pay rise. Do I… more

Hey everyone!

Been job searching for a good few months now. First looked at remote positions and then a mix of remote and local in office positions. I live in a very rural area so unfortunately very limited option… more

Hi Accounting Community! Is everyone ready and prepared for what could be the worst economic collapse of our lifetimes? It is interesting how multiple issues are happening near the 100 year anniversar… more

I'm applying at different companies and keep seeing "flexible hours" mentioned in the fine print. I'm afraid to ask what that means! Is it a warning that the work never really ends? … more

Are companies going to start offering WFH again if the oil crisis hits the US as badly as it’s hitting some other countries? (i.e. Australia)

I recently joined a team that was described as highly collaborative, but the reality is pretty toxic. My manager is incredibly hostile, and the office politics are terrible. I’ve only been here for fo… more

Why do companies/recruiters sometimes advertise fake jobs on job boards? What do they even gain out of doing that?

Take the pay jump from $110k remote to $140k in office? Would be a 20 min ride each way, just wondering if 30k is worth leaving remote work

My final round of interviews was two weeks ago, and it seemed to go really well. They told me I would hear back soon, but I'm still waiting. Does a long delay usually mean bad news, or is this jus… more

Has anyone ever walked out mid-interview before and if so, why? There’s been a few times where I’ve wanted to but haven’t actually had the guts to do it

I've had a few interviews over the last several months but nerves have always gotten the better of me, my mind goes blank and I end up giving the worst answers to the interviewers questions. Is th… more

Job hunting is a lot tougher than I expected. I'm spending countless hours refining resumes and submitting applications, but I hear nothing back. It's making me doubt my skills even though I k… more

The price of gas is so ridiculous and it's really making me re-evaluate a lot of things. I've finally found a position that is perfect for me, but it's an hour away from my house. Is a “pe… more

I’ve seen an advert at a startup and I’m tempted to apply but I’ve heard some horror stories of working for a startup company. Anyone got any experience of working for one?

How do you approach technical interviews? I have experience where there are PowerPoints presented to me. Can you please share experiences and tips?

What are your thoughts on sending thank you notes after phone screens/recruiter calls/interviews? I have a few roles I’ve been talking to recruiters for that I’m excited over and want to indicate that… more

Is there a minimum yearly wage percentage increase that you would expect from your current employer? And if you didn’t receive it, would you then start searching for another job?

Does anyone else feel like they are getting ghosted for roles that are a 100% match? I just got a rejection for a position that literally felt like it was written based on my specific resume. I had th… more

I constantly see people saying 'just network' or 'networking is the best way to find a new job', but what does this actually entail? Is it just by messaging people on LinkedIn? And eve… more

Have been searching for my next REMOTE position as Senior AR Specialist & Collection Specialist as I recently left the IT world after 26 years. It appears that there is not a lot out there for B… more

Does anyone know how many weeks maternity @mastercard offers in the UK?

On average, how many rounds of interviews are there at PwC?

I'm at a point in my life where I can move anywhere for the right role. Does anyone happen to know which U.S. cities need accountants right now? I'd prefer to look for jobs where the market is… more

I feel you. I was replaced and they interviewed people in the conference room right in front of me

I have never heard of Workday, but it's apparently a pretty big player because a LOT of companies I've applied to list it as a requirement. I thought it was just a CRM system, but it sounds like an all in one solutio… more

I'm in my first semester of an Associates in Bookkeping/Accounting. Is it too early to apply for jobs in the field? I'm having a little difficulty grasping the finer points of the program and … more

I’m back on the market after my position was cut last week. My firm is bringing in an outside group for more technical tasks, and they aren't in a position to offer internal training to low-level … more

I’m kind of worried about the fallout from the Iran war and how it’s going to affect our sector. I know companies will still need accountants but the job market could slow due to the uncertainty. Am I… more

I had applied for an internal job opening that showed me to be a strong match back on Jan. 19. 2026. I received the "We have decided to move forward with other candidates" email on March 4, … more

I was scrolling through some senior accountant postings today. It seems like everyone requires SQL or Power BI these days. I'm a little nervous because I've spent years earning my credentials,… more

After years in industry, I'm interviewing for Big 4 roles in my early 30s. Every recruiter asks why I'm starting the public accounting search now instead of right out of college, and I feel li… more

Corporate accountant or internal auditor and why?

Does anyone know where I could find a company that staffs for project-based accounting jobs? Let's say, a company needs an ASC 606 expert for 3 months. My background is in technical accounting and… more

Hi, been looking for an accounting position or any A/P and A/R for quite awhile now. Can you help or give me some tips how to land this job? I’m a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accounting in the … more

Does it make sense to go from public accounting (accounting advisory) to somewhere like Siegfried to gain hands-on experience if I'm having trouble finding an industry job (I am a manager)?

I began interviewing with a company in late January—first with HR, then the Accounting Manager, who asked that I meet with the Controller and owner. After delays due to travel, I completed a three‑day… more

I keep hearing that mid-market accounting firms are way better than Big 4 for work-life balance. Is that true, or is the burnout just as bad over there? I'm looking for a new job and want to know … more