Accounting Employment Opportunities in the United States and Abroad

Global Trends

• Accounting departments not immune to economy

• Good accountants still hard to find

• Retention remains a concern

• Employers seeking specific skills, experience

Hiring Difficulties

56%

87%

79%73% 73% 73%

47%

32%

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20

40

60

80

100

Global Hong Kong Brazil Japan Singapore Spain Canada UnitedStates

Source: Robert Half Global Financial Employment Monitor

Percentage of managers reporting difficulties finding skilled candidates

Toughest-to-Fill Positions

• Financial management

• Accounting

• Controllers

• Financial, business analysis

U.S. Trends

• Job market remains competitive

• Employers are selective

• Hiring process taking longer

• Businesses maintaining current staffing levels

U.S. Trends

Specialties in demand

• Tax

• Financial analysis

• Business analysis

• Compliance

• Staff, senior accountants

Attributes in Demand

• Functional expertise

• Industry-specific experience

• Global perspective

• Technology proficiency

• Communication skills

• Professional certifications

Standing Out in the Job Search

• Remain positive, show enthusiasm

• Network

• Describe how you’ve reduced costs, boosted profits

• Consider temporary work

Standing Out in the Job Search

• Work with a specialized recruitment firm

• Eliminate errors

• Follow up

• Be flexible

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Accounting Employment Opportunities in the United States and Abroad