Accountant I applicants have rated the interview process at Macy's with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Accountant I roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 4 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Macy's overall takes an average of 10 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Macy's as a Accountant I according to 4 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 44%
Phone interview: 22%
Background check: 22%
Presentation: 11%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Macy's (Springfield, OH) in May 2025
Interview
Initial interview w/ hiring manager - literally asked about my resume & availability for another interview. Second interview w/ someone in the actual accounting department. Talked about the job, benefits, team, & what I would be doing. Asked about me. Very basic. Said they would be in touch about another interview then ghosted me.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Macy's (Cincinnati, OH) in Sep 2021
Interview
Met with Supervisor, Manager - Accounting - Leases - indicated I could easily perform the job but may get bored
Referred to FP&A Manager - who indicated a restructuring was in process, 2 job desc to evaluate.
I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Macy's (Cincinnati, OH) in Aug 2021
Interview
Fairly smooth, using MS Teams. Met Ashely, the hiring via MS Teams, Ashley is the manager who explained the position in depth. Met with Dawna the Accounting Director who was the expert with the history in the department who came more from an angle of fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Will you get bored in this position?
Are you aware of the sweeping changes with lease accounting?
Will you be ok in a non leadership position?
Do you know this is an entry level position?