Monster Seasonal Hiring Index 2026 lists tax roles among top seasonal jobs as US accounting shortage deepens

Key points

• Monster's Seasonal Hiring Index 2026 places tax associates and tax experts among the 13 job titles with the most seasonal activity, appearing twice
• The US was short 340,000 accountants in 2024, according to Fortune
• The average company has 17 open accounting and finance roles, up from five last year; CPA-certified professionals can earn about $200,000