It is a good time to be an accountant—or to enter the field.
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the accounting sector is set for strong growth of 7% annually through 2030,1 with approximately 135,000 new openings for accountants and auditors each year as existing professionals retire and demand for services grows. What’s more, accounting professionals have high earning potential, with a median salary of $77,250, well above the $41,950 average across all industries and professions.2
Both new and seasoned professionals have a diverse array of potential positions available to them, ranging from roles in Big Four public accounting firms to in-house accounting jobs for private businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. Wondering what type of role might be the best fit for your next career move in accounting? Consider the benefits of working for a smaller firm like XPECT. Read on to discover four reasons why choosing XPECT might be a good career move.
#1 Flexibility
Today, flexibility matters to professionals across industries and roles. In fact, according to a recent survey by Citrix, 88% of knowledge workers prioritize roles with some flexibility in hours and location.3
XPECT delivers on this top priority. As described below in more detail, XPECT seeks to avoid scheduling our professionals too broadly and to allow our team members to develop client familiarity and be able to focus on delivering great service experiences to assigned accounts. This approach also allows us to give greater freedom and flexibility to our professionals in managing their schedules. This approach can be beneficial for professionals who are raising families or for those who simply wish to have flexibility in their schedule for other reasons, such as, for example, volunteer commitments. In addition, we are open to hiring for both part-time and full-time positions and provide options for professionals to adjust from part-time to full-time or vice versa as their situation and needs evolve. Part-time roles start at 20 hours per week.
#2 Strong client relationships
As a firm, we are committed to providing excellent client service experiences. Serving clients well begins by engaging with the right clients for our firm. Once engaged, we focus on both a high level of technical expertise and on building strong, enduring relationships with our clients. One aspect of our approach is to build a team for each client and to allow the professionals serving the account to have time to build relationships and integrate our services. As a result, we typically assign professionals to a smaller number of clients. We believe this approach allows the professional to have greater depth and expertise with each client and within the industries in which our clients operate.
#3 Professional growth
At XPECT, our goal is to support the professional development of our team from a whole-career perspective. We understand that most professionals will not remain with one or even a few firms over the course of their careers. As such, we provide technical training but also provide training to help professionals learn to manage and develop their own human capital. Each professional creates a customized training plan. In addition, we leverage internal tools to help our team members stay on track with their training and to identify and cultivate their strengths and build a foundation for extended career success and positive outcomes.
#4. Competitive salary and benefits
We are a small firm today but will not remain a small firm. Providing competitive pay and benefits is part of our strategic plan for growth. We apply a performance model that we call the XPECT MSR. This model evaluates performance and outcomes on the basis of Merit, Service, and Results and drives our decisions on compensation and opportunities for internal career growth.
Smaller firms like XPECT can offer flexibility and growth opportunities that many larger firms cannot. This idea is central to our company and vision for the future. As XPECT grows, our goal is to build a firm that is a good place to work while providing excellent service to a growing client base.
Ready to learn more about a career with XPECT? Contact us. We look forward to connecting with you.
XPECT professional services are designed to support the unique and specific needs of small and mid-size businesses. XPECT focuses on helping businesses optimize business strategy, enhance operational effectiveness, and successfully leverage accounting as a strategic tool, so that business leaders can focus on the strategic aspects of growing the business and achieving business goals. Learn more at www.xpectup.com or reach out at info@xpectup.com.
1 Maryville University, Accounting Job Marketing Statistics: https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/accounting/careers/accounting-job-market
2 U.S. News & World Report.
3 Minahan, Tim, “What Your Future Employees Want Most.” Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2021/05/what-your-future-employees-want-most