With baby boomers exiting the profession and fewer millennials entering, tax accounting has become the hottest seasonal hire — presenting a direct route for Gen Z into stable, well‑paid careers. Monster data show tax accountant roles top current seasonal job postings; industry analysis notes roughly 340,000 accountants left the field in five years and projections suggest up to 75% of remaining practitioners could depart within a decade. A CPA credential remains the gateway to higher salaries and leadership roles. The shift has implications for university career centers, accounting programs, and community colleges: schools can market accelerated pathways, CPA prep and employer partnerships to capture demand and support students seeking immediate, credentialed employment.