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Channel Sales is where growth happens fastest—for our clients and our people. You’ll work with businesses of 1–99 employees—the entrepreneurs powering local economies—helping them succeed with essential HR, payroll, and compliance solutions.
Through trusted partners like CPAs and client referrals, you won’t just sell—you’ll build relationships, unlock opportunities, and make a real impact. Every conversation matters, every referral opens a door, and every win accelerates your career.
Responsibilities:
- Generate new business through referral partners and outbound outreach
- Build relationships with CPAs and existing clients to drive new logos
- Execute high-volume daily activity (calls, follow-ups, and partner touchpoints) to build pipeline
- Sell a full suite of solutions: payroll, HR, benefits, retirement, and compliance
- Manage a fast-paced sales cycle (1–2 weeks) with small business owners
- Own the full process—from prospecting to closing deals
- Early-career sales professionals with 1-5 years of relevant experience.
- Comfort with high activity, fast cycles, and transactional deal sizes
- Resilience, drive, and competitive motivation
- Coachability and ability to quickly apply feedback
- Experience working toward goals or quotas (sales or similar environments) and demonstrated leadership experience—whether through work, school, nonprofits, fraternities/sororities, clubs, or other organizations (for example, serving as a treasurer, team lead, or project lead)
- Uncapped earning potential + performance incentives and award trips
- Rapid skill development in a high-volume, high-growth sales environment
- Strong access to opportunities through referral-based selling
- Real impact helping small businesses grow and stay compliant
If you’re driven, coachable, and ready to build a high-growth sales career—this is your starting point.
Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma - Required
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- 1 year of experience in relevant sales/marketing role.
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
- We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
- We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
- We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
- We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
- We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
Channel Sales is where growth happens fastest—for our clients and our people. You’ll work with businesses of 1–99 employees—the entrepreneurs powering local economies—helping them succeed with essential HR, payroll, and compliance solutions.
Through trusted partners like CPAs and client referrals, you won’t just sell—you’ll build relationships, unlock opportunities, and make a real impact. Every conversation matters, every referral opens a door, and every win accelerates your career.
Responsibilities:
- Generate new business through referral partners and outbound outreach
- Build relationships with CPAs and existing clients to drive new logos
- Execute high-volume daily activity (calls, follow-ups, and partner touchpoints) to build pipeline
- Sell a full suite of solutions: payroll, HR, benefits, retirement, and compliance
- Manage a fast-paced sales cycle (1–2 weeks) with small business owners
- Own the full process—from prospecting to closing deals
- Early-career sales professionals with 1-5 years of relevant experience.
- Comfort with high activity, fast cycles, and transactional deal sizes
- Resilience, drive, and competitive motivation
- Coachability and ability to quickly apply feedback
- Experience working toward goals or quotas (sales or similar environments) and demonstrated leadership experience—whether through work, school, nonprofits, fraternities/sororities, clubs, or other organizations (for example, serving as a treasurer, team lead, or project lead)
- Uncapped earning potential + performance incentives and award trips
- Rapid skill development in a high-volume, high-growth sales environment
- Strong access to opportunities through referral-based selling
- Real impact helping small businesses grow and stay compliant
If you’re driven, coachable, and ready to build a high-growth sales career—this is your starting point.
Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma - Required
- Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
- 1 year of experience in relevant sales/marketing role.
- Act with uncompromising integrity.
- Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
- Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
- Work in partnership and support each other.
- Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
- Treat each other with respect and dignity.
- We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
- We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
- We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
- We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
- We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.
Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.
Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
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Who's Hiring
- Paychex50
- ADP9
- FutureSight7
- Jobot4
- RÖDL USA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified public accountant jobs.
- Active CPA license issued by a state board of accountancy
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with tax software including CCH, ProSystem fx, or Thomson Reuters
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Two or more years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience
Tips for Your Certified Public Accountant Job Search
Highlight your CPA license status clearly
Put your CPA license number, issuing state, and current status at the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicant tracking systems filter for this automatically, and hiring managers won't hunt for it.
Tailor your resume to the service line
Audit, tax, and advisory roles pull from the same candidate pool but want different proof points. If you're applying to a tax role, lead with tax compliance volume and software like CCH or ProSystem fx. Don't submit the same resume to both.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified public accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by their client industry mix
Mid-size regional firms often specialize in real estate, healthcare, or manufacturing clients. If your experience concentrates in one industry, search for firms known for that niche rather than chasing the Big Four, where your specialization may get lost.
Prepare a technical skills inventory before interviews
Interviewers at corporate accounting roles routinely test ERP proficiency, close-cycle ownership, and lease accounting under ASC 842. List the specific systems you've worked in and the transactions you've touched so you can answer precisely, not generally.
Negotiate offer timing around busy season
Start dates before January or after April put you in the middle of tax season, which complicates onboarding for both sides. If your offer comes in late fall, asking to start in May or June is a reasonable request that most firms anticipate.
Certified Public Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified public accountants?
The companies hiring the most certified public accountants right now include Paychex, ADP, and FutureSight, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated at both large public accounting firms and corporate finance teams in sectors like healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing.
How many certified public accountant jobs are remote?
About 46% of certified public accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it a more flexible field than many finance roles. Tax compliance and advisory work tends to have the highest share of remote options, while audit roles requiring on-site client visits remain more office-based.
How do you become a certified public accountant?
You become a certified public accountant by completing a bachelor's degree with enough accounting credits to meet your state's requirements, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam administered by the AICPA, fulfilling your state's experience requirement under a licensed CPA, and applying for licensure through your state board of accountancy. Requirements vary by state, so check your state board's rules directly.
How do you get hired as a certified public accountant with little experience?
Entry-level certified public accountant roles typically go to candidates who have passed at least one or two sections of the CPA Exam before applying, because it signals commitment even without a full license. Internships at public accounting firms are the most direct path in, and many firms convert interns to full-time staff accountants. Targeting regional or mid-size firms over national ones improves your odds early in your career.
What does the certified public accountant interview process look like?
Most certified public accountant interviews run across two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your licensure status and software experience. A hiring manager interview follows, covering technical accounting scenarios such as revenue recognition, deferred taxes, or audit sampling. Final rounds at larger firms often include a panel with senior staff and may include a brief written exercise or case study.
Where can I find and apply to certified public accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to certified public accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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