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Job Searching in Accounting

A community to discuss the Accounting job market, as well as finding, applying for, and interviewing for roles. Please keep posts relevant to Accounting.

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  1. Accountant

    Currently making decent money but working 55+ hours most weeks all year round and not just busy season. Found a role with better work-life balance but it's an 8% pay cut. My family life is suffering b...

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  2. Accountant

    The job posting said 65-75k and the offer came in at 62k with 'room to grow.' I really want out of my current toxic job but this feels like a slap in the face. Should I push back on an offer below the...

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  3. works at KPMG

    How’s the market looking like for Senior Manager jobs? Will it be suicide to leave before getting another job? I honestly dont think i can do another busy season 🥲

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  4. Accountant

    A recruiter told me flat out that my two-page resume needs to be one page but I have almost 7 years of experience across three companies and don't know what to cut. Do resumes really need to fit on on...

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  5. Accountant

    Gave my two weeks and my manager came back with an 18% raise on the spot which is more than I've gotten in three years there. I turned it down anyway because the reasons I wanted to leave weren't real...

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  6. Bookkeeper
    First time poster

    Does anyone have any advice for trying to get a new job? I can’t tell how many applications I have made, resumes I have filled out, emails I have sent, and the numerous amount of automated emails or t...

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  7. Associate

    I’m applying for junior accounting jobs after graduating this past May. I did really well in my classes and know the material inside and out, but I don't have any actual office experience yet. Will em...

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  8. works at PwC

    It's amazing how firms in NY including the big 4 are not hiring senior managers and above. Guess Ai will be life changing because currently it can't even fill out a basic tax return without making big...

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  9. Co-op
    First time poster

    I'm a recent accounting graduate with over three years of accounting experience, and I've been applying for different accounting roles without much success getting interviews. I'd really appreciate a...

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  10. Accountant

    I got an offer that's fully remote but pays about 12% less than a hybrid role I'm also being considered for. I have a rough commute so remote is tempting but I worry about being forgotten for promotio...

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  11. works at EY

    Which role can be smoothest transition from audit? (Senior in Big 4)

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  12. Accountant

    Had three rounds of interviews for a controller position, including a case study I spent hours on and then I've had complete silence from them for two weeks. I've reached out to them twice but heard n...

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  13. Audit/Assurance Manager
    First time poster

    Worked in public for 6 years in NY (B4) in private audit practice. Feeling a change is needed but don’t want to sit at a mundane desk job. Looking for work that’s exciting, challenging at times, but c...

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  14. CAS Controller

    Just saw a job posting for an Atlanta based company providing accounting and finance support to businesses. These jokers posted a salary range of $55-85K for a controller role. Want 6-8 years experien...

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  15. Tax Associate

    I have interviews lined up with a couple of different local firms. Should I bring up that I'm talking to other places? I want to look like a strong candidate who has options, but I also don't want to ...

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  16. works at EY

    What role is best to transition out of big four Tax.? Currently got laid off and I want to dip into finance but not sure what exactly

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  17. Accounting Assistant

    I graduated with an accounting degree and got an offer where most of the daily work is just AP and AR processing. Would you take it to get some experience and a title on my resume? Or will spending a ...

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  18. Accountant

    I have an offer from a stable mid-size company with slower growth and one from a fast-growing startup with more risk but a path to a controller title in a couple years. Pay is roughly the same so that...

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  19. Senior Tax Accountant
    First time poster

    I’m looking to get out of tax, but I’m struggling to figure out my next career path and what area I’d actually enjoy doing. Any tips on this?

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