For those who are graduating with accounting or finance degrees and did not get a job while in college - dont panic...Calm down...It is ok...Just go to Accounting Principals - they will land you a job... They offer positions at different industries ranging from public accounting firms, hospitality, tech, retail and financial services...AP reqruiting managers are really easy to deal with. They also give you a feeling that they act in your interests and they while making a living for themselves. Accounting Principals give you the most important thing - AN OPPORTUNITY...AN OPPORTUNITY you would not get by countlessly submitting your resumes online....AP is a well respected company and many hot/reputable employers utilizing them for their staffing needs They are also very flexible... For instance, if for some reason you dont like your 3 months assignment - let say, it is not a good fit for you....All you need to do is to contact your hiring manager and let him know - they will listen and help. Secondly, if you did a good job and and a client liked you, AP will not create any problems for you,,, They simply will let you switch from their payroll to the clients'...Lastly, working for them gives you a uniqie opportunity to get a professional exposure to different industires and establish connections - which you would not be able to do by simply sending your resumes online.... P.S. Ask for Thomas - he is great! read more

After being away for College and moving back to the Bay Area, in about a week, I was able to find a job. Guenevere was very helpful throughout the entire assignment and would do a followup phone call to see how things were going. I would recommend Accounting Principles to anyone that needs to find a job. They have a great network and relationship with various business. I like how Guenevere would always follow through with what she would say she'd do. read more

This company attempts to hold itself out as recruiting specialists in the accounting and finance fields professing to offer "Industry Knowledge, Staffing Expertise and Recruiting Efficiency". They provided none of that. The recruiters I worked with were clearly inexperienced and offered no value for the thousands of dollars they charged to place a "qualified" candidate. Their "guarantee" is worthless, as are their services. Stay clear of them and hire a real recruiting firm! read more

I had a genuinely fantastic experience with Accounting Principals. I went back to school to change careers and pursue a CPA license, so one of the biggest challenges for me was figuring out how I was going to get my foot in the door with no directly-relevant work experience. I began applying for jobs on my own between my 3rd and 4th CPA exams, and I was struggling with both where to look and garnering any attention from potential employers. After seeing several jobs on Indeed posted through Accounting Principals, I decided to go directly to their website and see if a staffing agency could provide some much-needed assistance in jump-starting my accounting career -- and it proved to be one of the best decisions I made all year. Everything progressed so quickly and fluidly it's hard to believe that it was only a month ago I contacted Accounting Principals, and that now I'm in my 2nd week of work. Here was my timeline, FWIW... Thursday, 11/2/17 - submitted resume/profile on AP website Monday, 11/6/17 - received call from George to invite me in to AP for interview Tuesday, 11/7/17 - met with George and Sara to discuss my background, qualifications and strengths, and goals Friday, 11/10/17 - first interview with my current employer Tuesday, 11/14/17 - second interview with my current employer Wednesday, 11/15/17 - received offer letter Monday, 11/27/17 - first day of work George and Sara were both extremely friendly and professional throughout the process and made themselves available whenever I had any questions. I probably got lucky in that the very first employer that I came across was a great fit for me, and vice versa, but the fact remains that AP immediately opened the door of opportunity for me, and there is immense value in that. I wish more things in life were this effective and efficient. Thank you, AP! read more

I have a permanent role and wanted to look for something else. Went through skype interview with George and told them how much i made now. Took their tests. After that, not even a phone call or email with updates and job offer. These guys don't know anything but money. If your not profitable they wont help you at all. Don't go to these unprofessional people. read more

I have worked with George and Sara, and they are amazing! They have been very professional, and have excellent follow up. Their guidance is second to none, and is reflective of the high-touch approach Accounting Principals and their employees practice. I highly recommend working with George, Sara, and Accounting Principals. read more

I had the privilege to work with Jaclyn Howard. From the first face to face interaction with Jaclyn, I quickly grasped that she genuinely cared about helping me search for my next role. She meticulously gave industry insight on the current available roles and strived to be a champion in helping me find my next roll. She regularly kept open lines of communication and informed me in a timely manner on any updates I needed to be informed on. I'd recommend Jaclyn with the utmost regards. read more

I highly recommend Accounting Principals to everyone. They treat you very professionally and have great connections with seemingly all the very good firms in the SF Bay Area. I was struggling to find a job last year, and Accounting Principals took me in after I sent them my resume. My recruiter, Sara Neuville, was able to get me interviews very quickly, and always followed up whenever there was a new opportunity. I would not have a stable job right now if it weren't for her efforts. If you are trying to get your foot in the door professionally so to speak, then you should contact them immediately. read more

I moved to San Francisco about 3 years ago to get my masters degree in accounting. After graduating from school, I started looking for a job and that's how I met with Sara Neuville, a recruiter from Accounting Principals. She was very nice and helpful throughout the entire hiring process. She sincerely worked with me until she found me a great fit within a great company. After 2 months' of job search (which is really quick for a job seeker who is coming from overseas and do not have work experience in the US), she placed me to a well-known company in downtown as a contractor in the accounting department and at the end of 6 months, I received a job offer from that company. Now I have a permanent job ! I definitely recommend job seekers to contact with Accounting Principals, if they don't want to waste their limited time and energy on the job search. I'm sure they'll get the best service in the Bay Area. I feel very lucky to have met this team at the beginning of my job search. Finally, my 5 stars go to Accounting Principals team because: -They're very well-coordinated and well-informed about what the other team members are doing. They don't give random phone calls to the candidates (The calls I got were either because they were trying to learn more about my needs and expectations or to discuss about a position, or to prepare me for an interview) - They can accurately assess a candidate's competencies and make the job placements accordingly - They know the job market well and are open to communicate their insights - They really care about the people they're working with. read more

I Just moved to San Francisco from Abroad just over 3 months ago, and thanks to Accounting Principals, within 7 weeks I had a job. I owe it all to you Sara Neuville, who by the way is just so professional, super nice and so helpful. Sara never gave up on job searching for me and called me on a regular basis to keep me updated. I mainly dealt with her through my process but all the team were very friendly, helpful and honest. I starting off as a Temp and within 4 weeks I was made permanent, and could not have been made possible without the help of Sara. First time ever, I have said, I love my Job so much!! I am so lucky to have found out about Accounting Principcals as who knows what I would be doing now. I found it so difficult when I first moved here to try and find a job. I found applying on the Internet etc. no help, so anyone moving to San Francisco, I highly recommend Accounting Principals, and would not waste time with any other recruitment agencies as none of them follow through with what they say like AP. Keep up the good work guys and thanks so much for all your help in finding the perfect job for me. read more

Recruiters here need to know what CPA and CMA is. Recruiter called me and said they have a job for me which they think is a perfect fit for me. I asked for job responsibilities and to my surprise it was an office assistant job. How can you offer an office assistant job to a CPA and CMA? read more

I just moved to the Bay Area from New Orleans. I've been out of college for 3 years, and I've been working in AR and sitting for my CPA. I was having a lot of trouble simply getting interviews, but then I got in touch with George at Accounting Principals, and he helped me out a lot just by getting me in the door. I got interviews with well established tech companies and start-ups alike. He'll throw everything at you, and you just have to tell him if there's one you're not interested in. Some paid really well. Others were okay. He eventually helped me score a permanent role with a great company for $60K with benefits, stock options, all that. I couldn't be happier. read more

Worked with George Benakos and he is an honest and straight forward recruiter. Recruiters have a bad name because they are considered "job sharks" but he actually cares about the person first. Lucky I ran him during my job search venture! read more

Totally unprofessional staff. I met with one of their recruiters in the SF office in person and they put me on a project for cut-throat pay. Another one called me and asked for an in-person interview after I already met at their office. Scabs are to report to base after each assignment? I don't think so Fascists. As if a phone conversation is not enough to find out about your work experience, skills and professionalism (gloves are off now). One lady sat down with me, gave me the most disgusting look and walked out after 10 seconds. They expect you to dress up in a suit and tie and come to their office for this??? Recruiting agencies have become a pariah of this job market, siphoning earnings from workers while shuffling them through an endless maze of sugar-coated corruption and criminality (not required to pay for PTO, medical benefits, holidays or sick days) which our government subsidizes by allowing these leeches to run amok, stealing from tax-paying citizens. No wonder our economy is in limbo. Young people can't plan anything in life with this job insecurity, yo-yo job market, contract-unemployment-contract ad infinitum. We have become indentured servants to corporations and recruiters are their puppet masters. Shame on the people who recruit and perpetuate this cycle of unemployment and career theft. After 5 years your resume is 5 pages long. Companies should be held accountable for hiring workers. No wonder there is so much dissatisfaction in the workplace. No one cares anymore. We're just $ signs to them. Wake up people. Stop meeting with, talking to or corresponding with recruiters. You deserve full pay for your skills and your time. You didn't go 20, 30, 50k+ into debt to beg for work every 6-12 months. If we don't stick up for yourselves the treatment we receive we render on ourselves. read more