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Expert Accounting Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Austin 

Partnering with a leading staffing and recruiting firm in Austin can support your company’s growth, compliance, and financial performance. Whether you need temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct-hire talent, access to skilled accounting and finance professionals helps you meet both short- and long-term demands—especially during close, audit prep, system implementations, or periods of rapid change. At Burnett Specialists, we combine local market insight with deep industry knowledge and a strong network of Austin-area talent to help you hire the right person for the role. With flexible hiring solutions and a proven track record, we’re here to support your business every step of the way.

Top Staffing and Recruiting Services

As a premier staffing agency and recruitment company in Austin, we provide comprehensive services to meet the evolving hiring needs of businesses across Central Texas. Our expertise as an Austin staffing and employment agency means we understand the local talent market and the specific demands of accounting and finance including the fast pace and reporting needs common in private equity and venture capital–backed organizations. The result: tailored workforce solutions that help your team stay accurate, compliant, and ready for what’s next.

What types of Accounting & Finance positions can we place?

Our award-winning Austin accounting and finance recruiters connect employers with qualified candidates across a wide range of roles from day-to-day accounting support to strategic finance leadership. We also support private equity and venture capital–backed companies and portfolio teams that need professionals experienced in scaling, reporting, and investor readiness, including:

  • Chief Financial Officers & Vice Presidents
  • Treasurers
  • Controllers
  • Certified Public Accountants
  • FP&A Managers
  • Financial Planning Analysts
  • Financial Analysts
  • Accounting Managers
  • Senior Accountant
  • Auditors
  • Tax Accountants
  • Staff Accountants
  • Payroll Analysts
  • Payroll Processors
  • Accounts Payables
  • Credit and Collections Specialists
  • Accounts Receivables
  • Billing SpecialistsCash Applications
  • Office Managers
  • Accounting Clerks
  • Bookkeepers

Types of Austin Accounting & Finance Placements Burnett Specialists Can Place

We specialize in delivering tailored staffing solutions specific to the Austin market, helping employers and job seekers find the right fit across accounting and finance roles. Our placement options include:

Direct-Hire Placements: We connect businesses to qualified direct hire candidates in accounting, ensuring a match for both skills and workplace culture.

Temp-to-Hire: This option offers flexibility by allowing companies to assess a candidate’s performance on the job before committing to a permanent hire.

Temporary & Contract Staffing: Our temp and contract staffing services are ideal for short-term projects, seasonal workloads, or covering employee absences, providing reliable and on-demand workforce support.

Contact Our Accounting & Finance Staffing & Recruiting Agency in Austin

As part of Texas’s largest employee-owned staffing and recruitment organization, we’re proud to be a trusted partner for Austin-area employers seeking accounting and finance talent. With years of experience helping companies from growing startups to established organizations hire top professionals, and connecting candidates with the right career opportunities, we’re committed to delivering results that matter. Contact our recruiting professionals and staffing experts in Austin to learn how we can support your hiring needs with qualified accounting and finance professionals who strengthen your team whether you’re filling day-to-day roles, scaling your finance function, or supporting PE/VC-backed growth.

Work with an Austin Accounting & Finance Recruiter Who Knows the Local Market

Working with an Austin-based accounting and finance recruiter can reduce time-to-hire, lower recruiting costs, and connect you with qualified candidates who have the right technical skills and industry experience. A local staffing agency that understands the Central Texas business landscape helps simplify the hiring process—so you can stay focused on running your organization and meeting critical deadlines like close, audit, and reporting.

As one of the area’s most trusted staffing partners, Burnett Specialists brings decades of recruiting expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Austin accounting and finance market. Our network throughout the region allows us to quickly identify skilled professionals from operational accounting support to finance leadership who are ready to make an impact.

Job seekers looking to advance their careers and employers seeking exceptional talent both benefit from our hands-on approach, designed to ensure the right fit for every placement. We take time to understand your goals, team structure, and expectations, matching accounting and finance talent with opportunities where they’ll thrive including high-growth and PE/VC-backed environments.

Our Projects

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As a trusted staffing and recruiting partner in Austin, we’ve led a wide range of successful accounting placements, demonstrating our ability to meet the unique needs of each industry with accuracy and proven expertise.

Our Awards

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We have received many awards and accolades as an accounting staffing agency and recruiting company for our commitment to our Austin communities and our innovative staffing and recruitment methods.

FAQs

What’s the demand for accountants in Texas?

Accounting is a steadily growing field in Texas, with popular industries including energy, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing.

What Should I Look For When Hiring an Accounting Specialist?

When hiring an accounting specialist, it’s important to find someone who brings both technical expertise and a strong understanding of your business needs. Look for candidates with relevant education or certifications (such as a degree in accounting, CPA, or CMA, depending on the role) and proven experience with the types of accounting tasks your business requires, whether that’s managing accounts payable/receivable, preparing financial reports, or handling payroll.

How Do I Know If My Business Needs an Accountant?

Whether you’re a small business or a large company, you may need an accountant if your financial tasks are becoming too time-consuming, complex, or risky to handle on your own. Common signs include difficulty managing cash flow, frequent errors in bookkeeping, trouble preparing taxes, or a lack of visibility into your business’s financial health. If you’re planning to grow as a business, take on investors, or apply for loans, an accountant can offer critical insights and ensure your numbers are accurate and up to date. 

Use Burnett Specialists to Explore Accounting Opportunities in Austin

Our qualified Austin staffing specialists and recruiters place temporary and permanent positions in the city and the metro area. Learn more about our accounting placement options.

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