The Wall Street Journal featured Revelio Labs workforce data in its December 19, 2022 CFO Journal article examining the growing shortage of accounting professionals.
According to Revelio Labs, US accounting and auditing job postings reached approximately 177,880 through November 2022, up from 141,340 during the same period in 2021 and the highest level since at least 2008.
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Accounting demand is outpacing hiring
Despite record job openings, the number of accounting and auditing positions filled fell 15.9% year over year to approximately 113,400. Employers were also taking longer to hire, with the average time to fill a position increasing from 46 to 56 days.
In “Struggling to Find Accountants, Businesses Boost Salary Offers, Hire Temporary Workers,” The Wall Street Journal explores how businesses were responding to these recruitment challenges through higher salary offers and temporary staffing.
Read the full Wall Street Journal article for more on the accounting talent shortage.
Read the full article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/struggling-to-find-accountants-businesses-boost-salary-offers-hire-temporary-workers-11671221526
FAQ
What does Revelio Labs measure?
Revelio Labs provides standardized workforce data covering areas including employment, job postings, hiring, compensation, skills, company headcount, and employee sentiment.