{"id":197,"date":"2020-06-26T11:55:17","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ifg-global.com\/blog\/?p=197"},"modified":"2020-03-25T15:16:27","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T19:16:27","slug":"soft-skills-hiring-managers-look-for-in-accounting-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ifg-global.com\/blog\/soft-skills-hiring-managers-look-for-in-accounting-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Skills Hiring Managers Look for in Accounting Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re just starting out in the accounting world or you\u2019re looking to change positions to broaden your horizons, there are some skills hiring managers will want to see on your resume or hear about in your interview.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, accounting isn\u2019t just about numbers, complex math and markets. It\u2019s about working with clients, communicating clearly with them in an understandable way, and navigating stressful situations with poise and composure.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When writing your next resume, or preparing for an interview, keep these skills in mind, along with examples of how you demonstrate them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n\nHow well can you listen to clients when they\u2019re explaining a situation or trying to ask a question? Can you write a detailed report on a short deadline? Can you break complex issues down in an easy-to-understand way? Can you write a concise and clear email? Being a good writer, listener and editor is incredibly important for the accounting field, especially in customer-facing positions. \n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Critical thinking <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you look at a spreadsheet dense with numbers and statistics, what do you see? Are you lost in the boxes, or can you find the bigger story? Being able to analyze data in front of you, see its value in the bigger picture, and express plainly what\u2019s going on is of critical importance.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you comfortable and confident with online tools and technology that can help provide research and critical data? There\u2019s some incredible software out there that can make data clear very quickly, if you know how to find and use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The need to work on your own and as part of a team, and be as efficient and productive in either setting is very important. It shows your flexibility and range, that you can get along and work well with others, but also that you\u2019re confident enough to manage projects on your own. Your confidence also will help demonstrate that you\u2019re able to lead a team, should the opportunity arise, which could lead to promotions and career advancement down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power of persuasion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This might be a little more challenging to discuss during an interview, but if you\u2019ve been in a situation where you\u2019ve had to win people over to your way of doing something, or change someone\u2019s mind on how a project should be completed, this will be of great interest to a potential employer. Being able to change someone\u2019s mind without overly aggressive force is a great skill to have. Can you build consensus, after taking into consideration the opinions and suggestions of other team members, and move a project forward from an impasse without angering or isolating the team?    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not enough to be a brilliantly skilled accountant. Hiring managers want to see someone well-rounded in skills that will help keep the team, and the office, moving at a quick pace.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for your next accounting and finance opportunity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to look for a new accounting and finance job, start your search by looking at IFG\u2019s job database and see which top firms are looking for someone just like you. Need a little more advice on where to start and what skills you should highlight? Contact IFG Global <\/a>today for the first step toward a bright future.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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