Accounting jobs declined compared to 2025

Every major accounting profession posted significant YoY declines, with losses relatively uniform across the board. Accounting clerks led the decline, with over a 30% YoY drop, but even credentialed roles offered no shelter. CPA and auditor job openings were each down over 25%. While AI automation may be accelerating this decline, firms are also doing more with fewer people, and that efficiency pressure is compressing headcount across every level of the organization.