Over the past year, many accounting professionals had to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as life is starting to return to normal, you may want to bring those workers back into the office.
It’s understandable considering the many compliance and confidentiality challenges that come with the accounting industry. However, there are benefits to allowing your existing team to work remotely, as well as recruiting for remote accounting positions.
For instance, you’ll allow your employees to maintain a better work-life balance. They can work when and how they’re most productive and also cut the commute out of their day, saving time.
In addition, as more and more Baby Boomers retire and younger generations enter the workforce, they expect the flexibility from employers to work remotely in their accounting positions. If you’re not able to offer it, the best talent may look for positions from companies who do.
If you’re on the fence about remote accounting positions, it’s certainly understandable. That’s where partnering with a reliable recruitment agency can be especially helpful. When you do, you can take advantage of:
Expert recruiters.
You’ll be able to work with recruiters who have existing relationships with qualified accounting professionals for everything from remote auditing positions to remote bookkeeper roles and more. They’ll also work with you to learn about your position and your firm’s culture, so they can make an excellent match between candidates and your company.
Qualified candidates.
Recruiters are constantly networking and screening potential candidates for their clients’ openings. This includes both active and passive candidates. When you work with a recruitment team, you’ll have access to a more robust pipeline of talent for all types of remote jobs, from payroll to ap support, both locally and across the country.
Faster access to talent.
Thanks to a recruitment agency’s expertise and relationships, you’ll find quality accounting professionals, faster. You won’t have to spend time promoting your openings, screening a flood of resumes, or performing phone interviews. Instead, you’ll get to interview the few strongest candidates who have been pre-screened and qualified for your remote accounting position.
Access to specialized talent.
If you need an accountant with specialized skills or experience, it can be difficult to find them on your own. However, a recruiting partner will know where to look. You’ll also be able to access talent on a contract or full-time basis, depending on your firm’s unique hiring needs.
Less stress and more time in your day.
When you work with a recruiting firm, you can focus on business priorities while they tackle all the sourcing, screening, background checks, interviews and more. You’ll have peace of mind knowing the candidates you are interviewing have already gone through a rigorous hiring process and are qualified for your job.
Ready to learn more about hiring for remote accounting positions with the help of a recruitment agency?
Provisional Recruiting is here for you with our speciality accounting division. We can help you find the top-tier professionals you need, remotely or to work on-site at your location. From controllers and tax professionals to auditors, bookkeepers, and more, we’re your source for talented accounting professionals. Contact us today to learn more or get started.