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Certified Public Accountant Staffing and Recruiting Agency in Texas

Burnett Specialists is a leading Texas staffing and recruiting agency specializing in Certified Public Accountant (CPA) staffing solutions for employers across Houston, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio, and The Woodlands. Our experienced accounting and finance recruiters help organizations hire licensed CPAs who provide expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, auditing, regulatory requirements, and strategic financial management.

We recruit and place Certified Public Accountants for direct hire, temp-to-hire, and contract positions across a variety of industries. Whether your organization needs public accounting expertise, corporate accounting leadership, tax professionals, or financial reporting specialists, Burnett Specialists delivers pre-screened accounting talent aligned with your business objectives.

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Burnett Specialists provides customized CPA recruiting and staffing solutions for employers seeking licensed accounting professionals who can support financial reporting, tax planning, audit preparation, compliance initiatives, and strategic business decisions. Our recruiters help organizations identify highly qualified accounting talent capable of maintaining financial accuracy while supporting long-term growth and profitability.

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What Types of Certified Public Accountant Positions Can We Place?

Our accounting and finance recruiters place a wide variety of CPA and accounting professionals, including:

  • Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
  • Senior Certified Public Accountants
  • Tax Accountants
  • Tax Managers
  • Audit Accountants
  • Audit Managers
  • Public Accountants
  • Corporate Accountants
  • Financial Reporting Accountants
  • SEC Reporting Accountants
  • Accounting Managers
  • Assistant Controllers
  • Controllers
  • Forensic Accountants
  • Compliance Accountants
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Types of Certified Public Accountant Placements Burnett Specialists Can Support in Texas

We specialize in delivering customized staffing solutions that help employers hire experienced accounting professionals with CPA credentials and specialized financial expertise. Our placement options include:

Direct-Hire Placements: We connect employers with qualified CPAs who possess the accounting knowledge, regulatory expertise, and financial leadership capabilities needed to support long-term business success.

Temp-to-Hire: This option allows employers to evaluate a CPA’s technical expertise, communication skills, and organizational fit before making a permanent hiring decision.

Temporary & Contract Staffing: Our contract staffing solutions are ideal for audit support, tax season demands, financial reporting projects, compliance initiatives, mergers and acquisitions activity, and other specialized accounting needs.

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Contact Our Accounting & Finance Staffing Agency

Burnett Specialists is proud to be an employee-owned staffing agency with decades of experience supporting employers with accounting and finance hiring needs. We specialize in connecting organizations with licensed CPAs and accounting professionals who help strengthen financial operations, improve compliance, and support strategic business objectives.

Our recruiters provide flexible staffing solutions tailored to each organization’s hiring goals, including temporary staffing, contract recruiting, temp-to-hire placements, and direct hire solutions. Whether your company needs support with tax, audit, financial reporting, compliance, or corporate accounting functions, Burnett Specialists delivers experienced accounting talent ready to make an immediate impact.

Work with a Recruiter Who Understands CPA Hiring

Hiring a Certified Public Accountant requires more than simply evaluating accounting experience. Employers must identify professionals with the appropriate licensing, technical expertise, industry knowledge, and communication skills needed to support financial operations and regulatory compliance.

Burnett Specialists helps organizations navigate these challenges by connecting them with highly qualified CPA talent. Our accounting recruiters understand the complexities of public accounting, corporate finance, tax regulations, audit requirements, and financial reporting standards, allowing us to identify professionals who can contribute effectively from day one.

With decades of experience placing accounting and finance professionals, Burnett Specialists helps employers build stronger finance teams while reducing hiring risk and improving hiring efficiency.

 

Burnett Specialists Provides Accounting & Finance Staffing Services Throughout Texas, Including:

  • Houston
  • The Woodlands
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • San Antonio
  • El Paso

 

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As a trusted staffing and recruiting partner in Texas, 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.

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We have received many awards and accolades as an accounting staffing agency and recruiting company for our commitment to our Houston, Austin, El Paso, Dallas, San Antonio, and Woodlands communities and our innovative staffing and recruitment methods.

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FAQs

What qualifications should employers look for when hiring a Certified Public Accountant?

Employers should evaluate CPA candidates based on licensing status, technical accounting expertise, industry experience, tax and audit knowledge, financial reporting capabilities, and communication skills. The right CPA should possess both strong technical abilities and the ability to support broader business objectives.

Can Burnett Specialists help hire CPAs for public accounting firms and corporate finance departments?

Yes. We recruit CPA professionals for public accounting firms, corporate finance departments, privately held businesses, publicly traded companies, nonprofit organizations, and other employers seeking licensed accounting expertise.

What industries do you support with CPA recruiting?

Burnett Specialists supports employers across a variety of industries, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, technology, real estate, financial services, and nonprofit organizations.

Why do employers partner with accounting recruiters when hiring CPAs?

Accounting recruiters help employers access qualified CPA talent more efficiently, reduce hiring timelines, and identify candidates with the technical expertise and industry experience needed to support complex financial responsibilities.

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Read more about how Burnett Specialists helped a Houston client find the perfect candidate for a VP, Controller position.

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Use Burnett Specialists to Explore Accounting & Finance Staffing Solutions in Texas

At Burnett Specialists, our experienced staffing professionals place both temporary and permanent accounting and finance professionals across Texas. We help employers hire licensed CPAs and financial experts who support compliance, financial accuracy, strategic planning, and business growth.

Whether you need support during tax season, assistance with financial reporting initiatives, or a direct hire CPA for long-term success, Burnett Specialists delivers customized recruiting solutions and experienced accounting talent aligned with your organization’s goals.

Explore our Accounting & Finance staffing solutions to learn how Burnett Specialists supports employers with customized recruiting and staffing services across Texas.

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