Accounting and finance

Get insights into the latest hiring and employment trends, as well as career and management advice, for accounting and finance professionals.

What you need to know about a bookkeeper’s salary in 2026 Learn what bookkeepers can earn in 2026, which skills and certifications may boost pay, and how automation is reshaping bookkeeping careers. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-20T12:19:00.000-07:00 Career development

From complexity to clarity: Best practices for ERP transformation projects If you're planning an ERP transformation project, you are far from alone. Learn what’s motivating many firms to modernize their ERP, and get best practices for project success in this post from Robert Half’s Tim Hird and Ryan M. Sutton. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-19T15:35:00.000-07:00 Management tips

Tech debt vs. talent wealth: How finance leaders can rebalance the AI equation AI investments can help finance teams improve forecasting, risk management and decision-making, but only when tools and talent are aligned. Robert Half’s Steve Saah explains how finance leaders can reduce tech debt, build AI-ready teams and turn technology investments into measurable business impact. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-18T12:04:00.000-07:00 Research and insights

From fragmented to finance-ready: Why data standardization is the foundation of modern finance Data standardization helps finance teams improve reporting, strengthen forecasting and build a trusted foundation for AI readiness. Angela Lurie of Robert Half explains why aligned, reliable data is essential to modern finance. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-13T13:27:57.084-07:00 Research and insights

Finance and accounting career paths, skills and job search strategies for 2026 Explore finance and accounting career paths, in-demand skills, certifications and job search strategies to help professionals navigate hiring trends in 2026. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-06T15:44:00.000-07:00 Landing a job

Why leadership alignment and workforce planning are critical to GRC effectiveness By making workforce planning part of their GRC strategy, organizations can better define roles and responsibilities, address skills gaps and respond more consistently to risk. Learn more in this article from Robert Half. ROBERT HALF 2026-05-06T13:48:00.000-04:00 Research and insights

How to start a career in finance or accounting: 7 tips Early career professionals looking for entry-level accounting or finance jobs are navigating a challenging but promising labor market. See these tips from Robert Half’s Brandi Britton on how to target the right roles, build your network and work with recruiters to help move your career forward. ROBERT HALF 2026-04-30T12:07:00.000-04:00 Landing a job