Accounting and finance job news and info

We’ve been hearing about Millennials (born 1980-1995) for years now. They are already the majority of our workforce, and will account for 75 percent of it by 2030. Millennials sometimes get a bad rap. They’re often type cast as entitled and accused of job hopping. However, as they’re getting older and settling into their careers, their behavior is becoming more understood. Millennials, watched their Baby Boomer parents put work over their personal lives, and they are not willing to make that example.

Interviewing potential job candidates is a tough gig. Not only are you trying to find someone with the technical skills needed to get the job done, but you’re also looking for someone who can mesh well with the rest of the team. You’re looking for someone with sound ethics who works well under pressure and a dozen more desirable traits. So how do you ask questions that really get to the information you seek?

The Quest for the Perfect Job Description Some accounting and finance jobs are just a challenge to fill. You compose the job description, post an ad on job boards and spend money on promotion, but you just don’t get the quality candidates you’re looking for. The problem may not be the candidates, or even your recruiting methods, but your writeup that’s to blame.

Accounts Payable (AP) specialists play a key role in the overall operation of an organization. While they may not hold a prestigious C-suite title, every dollar that an organization spends goes through AP, from suppliers to utilities, to rent and loan payments. For that reason, the Accounts Payable role is like the foundation of a house: without it, nothing else is on solid ground. So besides technical skills, what should employers look for in an AP specialist?