Accounting & Finance Recruiter – Recent College Grad

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule (4 days in our $"

Job summary

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting is seeking an Accounting & Finance Recruiter for recent graduates in Charlotte, NC. The role blends business knowledge with people skills to place accounting and finance professionals in contract or direct-hire roles.

You'll build relationships, source top talent, and guide candidates with market insight and interview prep. Training and mentorship are provided, with a collaborative team culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive spirit, high sense of urgency, and a team-first mindset.
• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to read between the lines and build meaningful relationships.
• Natural curiosity and the ability to evaluate both resumes and people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in building a personal brand or being a connector on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with accounting and finance professionals through thoughtful outreach and engagement.
• Source, assess, and present top talent for contract and direct hire opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates throughout their job search, providing guidance, market insight, and interview preparation.
• Partner closely with teammates and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create successful talent matches.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high performing team that celebrates wins and supports one another.
• Develop expertise in recruiting while pursuing long term growth opportunities in leadership, client services, or business development.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Interviewing

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Bullhorn

Job boards

Job description

Job Overview – Accounting & Finance Recruiter – Recent College Grad – 34387

Sherpa is evolving — new ownership, new leadership, and a renewed mission to be the most trusted partner in talent solutions. We're building something special, and this is your chance to launch your career with a company that invests in your growth from day one.

With a focus on excellence, integrity, and relationships, we're redefining what it means to deliver value in the Accounting and Finance recruiting space.

Position Overview

Graduating with a degree in Accounting or Finance but not convinced you want to spend your career behind a spreadsheet?

If you're competitive, enjoy building relationships, and want a career where your success is driven by your effort, recruiting could be the perfect fit.

As an Accounting & Finance Recruiter at Sherpa, you'll combine your business knowledge with your people skills to help accounting and finance professionals find opportunities that change their careers. Every day is different—you'll meet new people, solve hiring challenges, negotiate offers, and celebrate wins with your team.

No recruiting experience? No problem. We'll provide the training, coaching, and mentorship to help you build a successful career in recruiting.

What You\u2019ll Do

• Build strong relationships with accounting and finance professionals through thoughtful outreach and engagement.


• Source, assess, and present top talent for contract and direct hire opportunities.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to candidates throughout their job search, providing guidance, market insight, and interview preparation.


• Partner closely with teammates and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and create successful talent matches.


• Contribute to a collaborative, high performing team that celebrates wins and supports one another.


• Develop expertise in recruiting while pursuing long term growth opportunities in leadership, client services, or business development.

What We\u2019re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.


• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.


• Excellent communication, relationship building, and interpersonal skills.


• Competitive spirit, high sense of urgency, and a team-first mindset.


• Strong emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to read between the lines and build meaningful relationships.


• Natural curiosity and the ability to evaluate both resumes and people.


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Interest in building a personal brand or being a connector on LinkedIn. You enjoy networking and understand the power of digital visibility in today\'s talent market.


• Comfortable learning and navigating modern recruiting tools and platforms such as LinkedIn, Bullhorn, and job boards to engage and manage talent effectively.


• Background in competitive athletics, student leadership, campus organizations, internships, or other team environments is a plus. We value drive, resilience, coachability, and a collaborative approach to success.

Why Sherpa?

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped bonus potential.


• Comprehensive benefits package.


• Hybrid work schedule (4 days in our Charlotte office, 1 day remote).


• Ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship from experienced recruiters.


• Collaborative, team oriented culture that celebrates success.


• Clear opportunities for career advancement into recruiting leadership, client services, or business development.

If you\u2019re looking for a career that combines business, relationship building, competition, and unlimited growth potential, we\u2019d love to meet you.

Additional Job Details

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About Our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we\'ll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you\'re qualified for/interested in.


• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don’t require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.


• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.


• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.