The Finance and Accounting industry has been embedded in the framework of the U.S. business landscape for many years, so why are workers for this sector so difficult to find? It’s an issue facing every size company, with even behemoth Johnson & Johnson taking six months to fill a junior-level Accountant role. Leaving a role open for that long lowers productivity, and ultimately, profits.
The answer to this question is multi-layered and goes deeper than an initial analysis of the low supply and high demand. The reason it is so hard to find great Finance and Accounting talent is because recent trends have driven a need for roles with complex and rare skill requirements.
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Managing a productive and efficient accounting department can only happen when you start with great accountants. Assuming you can scout out the talent you need in the face of the accounting skills shortage, the interview is the place to really confirm that a candidate will be a great fit.
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