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The Hidden 78%: Why Qualified Accountants Never See Your Job Postings

Written by Dillon Business Advisors | Mar 15, 2025 3:05:06 PM

If you run a small or mid-sized accounting firm, you’ve likely tried posting job openings online only to end up buried in a stack of unsuitable resumes. In a recent episode of the “Who’s Really the BOSS?” podcast, hosts Rachel and Marcus Dillon shared this exact struggle. They run an accounting firm and tried everything from LinkedIn to personal outreach, with limited success. Their question echoed many firm owners’ concerns: “Do the experienced accounting candidates we need even exist?”

Rachel and Marcus Dillon, CPA, own a Texas-based, remote client accounting and advisory services firm, Dillon Business Advisors, with a team of 15 professionals. Their latest organization, Collective by DBA , supports and guides accounting firm owners and leaders with firm resources, education, and operational strategy through community, groups, and one-on-one advisory