Accounting staffing and recruiting
Hire a staff accountant who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
About 115,300 openings a year across the US, on average, as people retire or change jobs. Employment is projected to grow 5% over 2025–35.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Accountants and auditorsWhat does a staff accountant do in a small business?
- Records journal entries and keeps the general ledger accurate.
- Reconciles accounts and supports month-end and year-end close.
- Prepares reports and schedules for the controller, owner or outside accountant.
Why the right hire matters
- A faster close. Month-end and year-end close on schedule.
- Fewer errors. Reconciled accounts catch problems before they grow.
- Better reports. Owners and lenders get numbers they can trust.
What do we screen staff accountants for?
- Experience with the accounting software you use
- Accuracy on reconciliations and the month-end close
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- Degree or certification, where the role needs it
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a staff accountant earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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What does a staff accountant earn?
Do you place temporary or contract staff accountants?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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