Seasonal opportunities in accounting open up annually. Many experienced accountants find the increased income and flexibility of these opportunities attractive.
Filling year-end roles provides support for the accounting team during the busy season. Spreading out the workload helps the team reduce stress, burnout, and turnover.
Hiring, onboarding, and training accountants for seasonal opportunities take substantial time. As a result, you should begin looking for a year-end role today.
Follow these guidelines to help secure year-end accounting roles.
Start Looking for a Seasonal Accounting Opportunity Early
Accounting managers often begin filling year-end roles well before the busy season. Many managers start extending seasonal job offers in July or August that go for 3-6 months or longer.
The best accountants looking for seasonal opportunities secure the best roles in advance. Therefore, you should act quickly to potentially land your desired role.
Update Your Accounting Resume
Ensure the information in your accounting resume is current and includes the following:
- Most recent employer
- Relevant hard and soft skills
- Quantifiable accomplishments
- Recent awards and recognition
- Accounting industry and job posting keywords
Work with an Accounting Staffing Agency
Partner with a local staffing agency that specializes in accounting:
- The agency has an extensive network of top employers looking for seasonal accounting talent.
- An agency recruiter can match you with year-end accounting roles that align with your goals, skills, and interests.
- The recruiter provides guidance, support, and advocacy throughout the hiring process.
- The agency recruiter negotiates any seasonal job offers on your behalf.
- The recruiter regularly follows up to ensure your satisfaction with the year-end role.
Prepare for Accounting Interviews
Use the company’s website and social media pages and an online search to learn about the organization before your interview. Look for the following information:
- History
- Mission
- Vision
- Values
- Products or services
- Latest news
Practice answering accounting interview questions relevant to year-end roles. Show how your technical skills, such as using software and preparing financial and cash flow statements, can benefit the organization.
Emphasize how your soft skills can add value to the company. Examples include:
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Organization
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Detail orientation
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Continuous learning
Increase the Odds of Coming Back the Following Year
Perform your best in your seasonal accounting role:
- Start on time and work late when needed.
- Complete quality work by the deadline.
- Offer to help colleagues when possible.
- Continuously add value to the organization.
These activities encourage the accounting manager to contact you the following year for a seasonal opportunity.
Partner with Job Store Staffing
Include Job Store Staffing in your search for a seasonal opportunity in accounting. Visit our job board to apply for a role today.
