Ask A Recruiter - Accounting

PwC Acceleration Center (~5.5 yrs). Strong snapshots (consistently “Impressive”/“Above & Beyond”) and solid utilization, even with changing business demand. Previously told I needed more engagement e...

Why are candidates expected to be responsive throughout the interview process, but the company can just quit responding whenever they feel like it? I went through the full interview process with Hyatt Hotels Corporation...

I had a job interview lined up but the recruiter said the job is no longer available due to some business updates. The job is still available on the company website. Should I reach out to who I was go...

Do you usually bring up all of your expectations during the oral offer? The salary range for this role is $85–$120K, and during the final round I told them I expected at least $100K. I’m fairly confid...

Is an MBA helpful for higher-level accounting jobs, or is it mostly fluff compared to the CPA? I’m debating whether to spend the money on grad school or just stick with getting through the CPA exam. I...

I started my current job a few weeks ago, but I already know I need to leave. It’s a mess because I have a big gap on my resume right before this, and now I have to reach back out to recruiters I said...

Im an undergrad student graduating this semester. I have an offer with a mid sized firm the compensation is really good for a tax associate position starting in jan 2027. One of the big 4 offered me a...

Another final round rejection and I’m crushed. I’ve reached the final rounds three times now with no offer. I think I’m failing because I have a hard time providing solid answers and thinking on the s...

I passed on a job that seemed like a great move, but something about the company culture and management felt wrong. Now I am sitting here wondering if I just blew a good opportunity. If you've ever sa...

So, I just got a rejection notification from workday after having had an interview for a role at a company. However, the status of my application still shows as “interview” on workday. What does this...

Is it considered a red flag to ask a recruiter how much influence they have on the hiring decision? I have some specific questions about the role I'm applying for. Should I direct my questions to the ...

I applied for a standard 9-to-5 office role, but during the screening call, the recruiter mentioned that the team usually stays until 7 PM to keep up with the workload. They said it isn't mandatory, b...

I took a job in tax, thinking it was a great fit. But the duties don't match what was discussed in the interview. I’ve only been here a few months, and I’m already applying for other jobs. What's the ...

A recruiter messaged me about a job I really wanted, but then completely stopped replying after I sent my info. I followed up with them for a couple of weeks, but they didn't respond. I finally just m...

After working for several years in small businesses, I’m applying to companies with much larger portfolios. When I’m talking to recruiters, how specific should I get about my past clients? I want to s...

I’ve had a string of interviews since December that felt like a waste of time. Managers are coming off cold or even rude, and it’s starting to wear me down. One recruiter actually told me they wouldn'...

I’m in my 40s, and starting to feel like my job search is hitting a dead end because of my age. A lot of the job descriptions I'm finding only want fresh grads, and anyone with a real background is ju...

Curious what the market is in terms of fractional tax directors. Would love any insight.

I’m seeing more and more instances in which a CFO brings his team when joining a new company and basically just ‘restructures out’ the existing team regardless of performance or experience. Is that a ...

I need advice on explaining a 14-month tenure during a job interview. The culture at my last firm just wasn't right for me, but I want to avoid sounding bitter about it. What's a good way to say the f...