New year, new job? 5 accounting job openings that are hiring right now

By Aoibhinn Mc Bride

While the New Year, New You trope has decidedly passed its sell-by date, taking stock of your career at this time of year is a common occurrence.

In fact, according to job listing platform Indeed, January is one of the most popular months to look for a new job. And while recruiters may be slow to respond in the first two weeks as employees settle back into the swing of things after the holidays period, that doesn't mean you should sit back and delay the application process.

So, what can you do to make your job hunt more effective so that you start securing interview call backs in the latter half of the month and into February?

For starters, give your resume a refresh and ensure that you tweak and tailor the information it contains based on the individual jobs you're applying for.

Yes, this can be time consuming while you're working full time, but taking a bespoke approach is the best way to beat the ATS (applicant tracking system) bots, and ensure your resume reaches the right people.

Reach out and prepare
It's also a good idea to reach out to your professional network and establish where the market is at in terms of hiring and growth or budget projections for the year ahead. While networking alone won't result in a job offer, tapping into your network can yield introductions or personal recommendations which can help you during the process.

Finally, start preparing for interviews before you even get your first call back. This is particularly important if you haven't interviewed for a couple of years, and your interview repertoire is a little rusty.

Common interview conversation starters including "tell me a bit about yourself" or "run through your work history" may seem innocuous on paper. However the person interviewing you will be expecting you to include key touchpoints that refer to your skills and experience, rather than a meandering word salad.

Ready to get started? Below we're detailing five great roles across accounting and finance that are hiring right now but as always you can find many more on the the Accounting Today Job Board.

Accountant - Global Accounting, Lockheed Martin, Lakeland
The Lockheed Martin Global Accounting organization, within Global Financial Services (GFS), is seeking an Accountant to support international accounting tasks such as non-U.S. filings, financial reporting, and audit requirements for foreign subsidiaries and foreign branches of Lockheed Martin's subsidiaries. The team is also responsible for the majority of the corporation's U.S. and international and financial reporting obligations, and as such you will work with employees based in Europe, the Middle East, and African jurisdictions. Find out more here.

Staff Accountant, Ripple Junction Design Company, Cincinnati
Ripple Junction is looking to add a full time Staff Accountant to its Finance team. In this role you will be responsible for posting cash, recording chargebacks, and reviewing collections with the Credit Manager. You will also work closely with the AP Manager, recording vendor invoices and payments, and be able to assist with general ledger account reconciliations, ad hoc reporting, and other month-end activities. Additional duties include recording customer chargebacks, assisting the Credit Manager with disputes and assisting in the analysis, reconciliation, and collection of customer accounts. See the full job description here.

Senior Accountant, AXA, Stamford
Joining AXA Group Operations Finance, the successful Senior Accountant applicant will drive and monitor the Group Operations strategic plan, set budgets and efficiency targets, follow up and control actuals versus budget targets, while providing timely, accurate and adequate financial information to enable thorough decision-making and ensure compliance with local regulations. The new hire will also be responsible for coordinating and managing M&A projects. Here's how you can apply.

Staff Accountant, Wasserman, Chicago
Wasserman represents many of the world's most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman operates globally across 27 countries and more than 62 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. Wasserman Music is recruiting a Staff Accountant for its Chicago office to prepare daily and monthly client trust reconciliations, assist with monthly, quarterly, and yearly reconciliations, maintain incoming and outgoing cash logs and support ad hoc projects and company initiatives as needed. Want to find out more? You can access more details here.

Accounting Manager, Adobe Care And Wellness LLC, Phoenix
Adobe Population Health (APH) is a women-owned health solutions company founded in 2018. APH offers customized programs for insurance groups, providers, hospitals, and families, which include case management, in-home/in-clinic wellness assessments, preventative care, transitional care, and social work services. The Accounting Manager position is a newly-created role, which will play a crucial part in overseeing the financial operations of the company. You will be responsible for managing the accounting department and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, overseeing accounting clerks and providing guidance and support to them, while also ensuring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures. Discover the requirements here.

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