Accounting & Finance Recruiter - New York

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entrepreneurial autonomy to grow your

Uncapped commission

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

PTO / holidays / 401(k) after one year

Professional advancement opportunities

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Full Desk Recruiter for Accounting & Finance in a hybrid role based in New York City or Long Island. You will own full-cycle recruitment for accounting/finance roles, from sourcing to onboarding, and build client partnerships across industries.

The role welcomes 1–2+ years of recruiting experience or finance/accounting backgrounds eager to pursue recruitment, with opportunities for uncapped commission and career growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of recruiting experience in accounting/finance preferred or a finance/accounting background with interest in recruitment.
• Strong understanding of financial roles, accounting workflows, or corporate finance fundamentals.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches, deadlines, and client priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, or sourcing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment — source, screen, interview prep, present candidates, coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and support onboarding.
• Develop and strengthen client partnerships with accounting firms, financial services organizations, and corporate finance departments.
• Conduct targeted outreach to passive and active financial talent across accounting, audit, tax, FP&A, and finance operations.
• Advise clients on market trends, compensation benchmarks, hiring strategy, and candidate availability.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of accounting and finance professionals across multiple specialties.
• Drive revenue through successful placements and strategic business development.

Skills

Recruiting

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Networking

Education

Finance/Accounting background

Tools

ATS Platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing Tools

Job description

Job Title: Full Desk Recruiter – Accounting & Finance

Location: Green Key Resources – Hybrid (New York City or Long Island, NY)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

Green Key Resources is a nationally recognized recruitment firm partnering with leading organizations across the country. Our Accounting & Finance division supports clients in building high-performing teams across FP&A, accounting operations, audit, tax, and financial leadership.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a driven Accounting & Finance Recruiter to join our growing team. This role focuses on identifying, attracting, and placing top financial talent while cultivating strong client partnerships across diverse industries.

We welcome candidates with 1–2+ years of Accounting and Finance recruiting experience OR entry-level individuals with a finance or accounting background who are eager to build a career in recruitment. You will operate as a trusted advisor guiding clients through hiring strategy, managing full-cycle recruitment, and developing a strong pipeline of financial professionals.

Commonly Recruited Roles:

• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• FP&A Manager
• Accounting Manager
• Controller
• Tax Associate / Senior
• Audit Associate / Senior

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment — source, screen, interview prep, present candidates, coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and support onboarding.
• Develop and strengthen client partnerships with accounting firms, financial services organizations, and corporate finance departments.
• Conduct targeted outreach to passive and active financial talent across accounting, audit, tax, FP&A, and finance operations.
• Advise clients on market trends, compensation benchmarks, hiring strategy, and candidate availability.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of accounting and finance professionals across multiple specialties.
• Drive revenue through successful placements and strategic business development.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of recruiting experience (accounting/finance preferred) OR a finance/accounting educational background with interest in recruitment.
• Strong understanding of financial roles, accounting workflows, or corporate finance fundamentals.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple searches, deadlines, and client priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with ATS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, or sourcing tools is a plus.

Why Join Green Key Resources?

• Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy to grow your own book of business.
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) eligibility after one year.
• Collaborative, high-performing team with opportunities for advancement and leadership.