Gusto Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Gusto.
Gusto
Accountant
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Phone screen Take home Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
So for accountant roles, first you do a phone screen, usually with the hiring manager. Then you get a homework assignment. It can differ based on the team and level. The final part is one round of interviews. I had four separate interviews: three with people from Accounting and one with someone from a different department. After that, they do reference checks, and then they extend an offer.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What are the interview focus areas?
- Will there be technical questions about accounting for specific transactions?
- Could you explain the accounting concepts behind your current work?
Gusto
Accounts Assistant
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a long phone call that felt a bit pressured. Instead of testing knowledge and ability, they talked a lot about the company and asked me many questions about how I could fit the job.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- They asked many questions about me and my fit for the role.
- They asked many questions about the company.
Gusto
Payroll Specialist
Mid Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was lengthy but ultimately rewarding. It commenced with a standard phone screening to assess my background and get acquainted. Following that, there was a unique take-home assignment. Since I wasn't local, I had several Google Hangouts interviews, which experienced some technical hiccups, but the recruiter was helpful throughout. These technical issues were a bit nerve-wracking. The interviews heavily emphasized cultural fit, about 80%, rather than specific skills. However, the role requires a certain level of ability and motivation to thrive in this environment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a past situation where you resolved an issue that subsequently had a significant positive impact?
Gusto Accountant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Gusto interview reports.
“How do you make sure payroll is correct?”
Read reports →“Are you planning any vacations soon?”
Read reports →“How do you keep up with the latest payroll rules?”
Read reports →“What would you do if you found an error in the payroll?”
Read reports →“Will there be technical questions about accounting for specific transactions?”
Read report →“When payroll is super busy, how do you decide what to do first?”
Read report →“How do you manage sensitive data?”
Read report →“How do you help out when you're part of a group?”
Read report →“What's your approach to dealing with payroll tax problems?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Gusto interview reports.