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September 19th, 2017 by Janet Berry-Johnson

Snapshot of a Tight Accounting & Finance Labor Market

It’s a good time to be an accounting and finance professional. Unemployment is low, and talent is in high demand. Here’s a look at what’s behind the tight labor market and what it means for employers and job candidates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its Current Employment Statistics Highlights for August of 2017 showing jobs in financial activities and professional and business services (the sector that includes accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services) continue to trend up.

September 6th, 2017 by Janet Berry-Johnson

How to Win the Hiring Game in a Tight Labor Market

Companies looking to expand their accounting and finance teams are running into a problem. In the current economy, there just aren’t enough accounting and finance professionals to go around. While total U.S. employment is relatively low at just 4.4 percent as of August 2017, the unemployment rate for accounting and finance professionals is less than half that. This means more employers are having trouble filling job openings. There is also more competition to hold on to the talent they already have.

September 29th, 2015 by Accounting Principals

Find the Right Balance between Compensation and Expectations

Compensation is an age-old tool of business—a reflection of the labor supply and the demand of the market. The word salary is actually derived from the Latin word sal, meaning “salt.” According to Jack Weatherford’s The History of Money, once upon a time, merchants in Africa mined slabs of pure salt, which were easily cut into standardized sizes and used as a form of payment for goods and services. Interesting, right?

October 7th, 2014 by Accounting Principals

Effectively Hiring For A Multigenerational Workforce

With our 2015 Salary Guide, Accounting Principals offers the most competitive salaries for hiring accounting and finance professionals. While it’s important to be zealous with salary, a coequally important aspect of hiring is making sure a candidate can effectively work with a multigenerational workforce.

September 23rd, 2014 by Accounting Principals

Social Media For Accountants; Can It Benefit Your Organization?

Social Media for Accountants’ Value Is Equal For An Employer When asked to define social media, most define the multiple networking platforms as an open book for personal status updates, check-ins, photo-sharing, and connecting with friends. If you ask what makes social media valuable for an accountant, most would say it’s a professional tool for collaboration and learning through groups and forums. But it also serves as a benefit to hiring and the future success of your organization.

September 10th, 2014 by Accounting Principals

The Salary Is Competitive. It’s The Soft Skills Employers Want.

While our 2015 Salary Guide offers the most competitive salaries for hiring accounting and finance professionals, an equally important aspect of hiring is identifying essential soft skills to ensure the candidate is a fit for your organization.