Job Searching in Accounting

What are the best tactics when negotiating for a higher salary? I always struggle to get more money out of a company and come out feeling like I could’ve got more for myself.

I have secured an opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) visa which permits me to reside in Germany and take up employment. I have 14+ experience in finance and internal audit and would welcome opportunity t… more

Hi guys I just need help or some advice.

I am currently working at a bank and I have been trying to find a job in taxes or accounting anything within my degree field. I feel demotivated since everything require… more

What’s the actual reason for wanting employees to be in the office full-time rather than having hybrid working? Productivity is just as good from working at home and employee morale is obviously much … more

Every forum I visit says accounting is a dying field because of automation. I want to believe there's still a future here, but the fear-mongering is concerning. Will AI really eliminate our jobs, … more

I am tired and frustrated and want to quit my job. I work at this toxic environment where the owner talks to you like he wants to hit you in the face. Everything is a problem and I am over it. I just … more

How many days of PTO do you get per year?

“I’ve been looking for a remote job for the past two months without much luck. How is the job market lately?”

Is it bad to apply to an industry job when you have a vacation planned over new years?

I absolutely despise recruiters who spam me. I didn’t answer one of their calls so they’ve proceeded to leave a voicemail, text me, email me AND whatsapp’d me as well. Surely they can’t be that desper… more

Is 35 too old to switch from industry to public accounting? I have 6 years of corporate experience, and I'm working on my CPA. I want that fast-paced learning everyone talks about, and I'm not… more

I have been working in industry doing monthly close/payroll/etc for a few months while working on my 150 credits, hoping to go into Public after a year or so here. Any advice on finding positions/gett… more

Yet another job rejection email, this job market is awful.

Is it normal for a company to need to receive a verbal acceptance first before they draft an offer? I have an offer from a different company that I’m waiting on the contract for, so I want to say yes … more

I applied for a position at another company, directly on their website on Friday. The position was added to their job board on Thursday. When I checked the website again on Saturday, the job posting… more

Been considering doing small accounting work remotely. Any suggestions on how I can get the word out and pick up a couple clients?

I received 2 offers and very conflicted. One is fully remote 150k all in fund admin fully imbedded into one client (option to go to their office) but the other is at direct fund 184k including profit … more

I left my big 4 job a couple months ago as a senior because I genuinely needed to decompress. I want to get my master’s but I also want a part time job. Any suggestions?

I didn’t get an offer and the only feedback I got was that I was “too casual.” They didn’t like how I put my sunglasses on my shirt. Otherwise, I wore business casual, but I didn’t wear jeans. No one … more

Rumor has it that my company is about to lay off 50% of the team. I’ve been here nine months and it’s been great, so I really don't want to quit. However, I’m the most junior person on the team. I… more

How far is too far to commute to the office? My current place of work is a 20 minute drive, however I’ve had a really tempting job offer come through but the kicker is that the office is an hour and a… more

In between 2 jobs...

First job is hybrid WFH 2 days a week, 30min commute, $68k with looming raise to $75k, unlimited PTO, but not a lot of room for growth.

Second job is 5 days in office, 40 - 45 min commute, $80… more

Does any of you send a follow-up email after the first interview after not receiving any response in a week. Not sure if I need to do that.

Is it okay to talk about salary in a first round? I have a job now, so I only want to change jobs if the pay is right. At the same time, I don't want to scare them off by mentioning money too soon… more

Are there any qualifications/certificates (in addition to CPA) which I can complete to make myself more attractive to employers and to progress my career in the accountancy sector?

I have gotten around 3-3.5% merit raise increase for each of the last 5 merit cycles plus one in-place promotion (9% increase) in this time, meaning I received a promotion in title and pay but no change in job re… more

Hi. I have an MBA with over 15 years of experience. I am looking into advancing my career. How long should my job search normally take? What’s a normal salary range for leadership positions in audit?

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 t… more

Is it considered appropriate or worth it to ask for feedback for an interview where you didn’t get the job?

It's become a nightmare to apply for jobs while working FT. After long days, I'm having trouble finding the energy to even customize a resume. How are y'all managing to continue working wh… more

I’ve been burned by my last couple of companies and I don’t really want a repeat of that again. I’ve got an interview coming up so just wondering if there any good questions to ask in interviews which… more

Does the time of year still play a role in getting hired for a staff or senior accountant position? I've heard I should hold off until after April to kick off my search, but I'm seeing plenty … more

I was recently passed over for a promotion despite consistently strong performance reviews and positive feedback. For those who have dealt with corporate politics, any advice on navigating these situa… more

Are cameras with audio permitted in an open concept office? I work in a small office and the owners are constantly hearing and looking at the cameras. This situation has gotten out of control because … more

Do cover letters get read?

Hi all,

I currently have 2 years of PA and 1.5 of corporate experience. I’ve got my accounting degree, MBA, and CPA. I’ve had plenty of leadership experience (in charging audits, overseeing accounting… more

My company has just cut its finance team down from 7 to 3 but luckily I was one of those who managed to keep their job. The financials don’t look great at the moment but we’ve been told by directors t… more

Is anyone else having a hard time getting callbacks for jobs? The job boards seem to suggest that everyone is hiring, but that doesn't seem to be the case for me. Where's the best place to fin… more

Do hybrid roles actually exist anymore because all I'm currently seeing are fully office-based roles? I miss the days where working from home became the norm for a while *sigh*