Botkeeper Blog

Why Unlimited PTO Is Gaining Traction in Accounting Firms

Written by Botkeeper | Oct 8, 2025 1:00:01 PM

Accounting has a reputation problem. Long hours. Busy season chaos. Burnout baked into the job description. If you’re running a firm, you know it’s not just a stereotype—it’s a reality that’s bleeding talent from the profession.

Pay raises help, but they’re not the silver bullet. Accountants today—especially younger talent—want more than a paycheck. They want flexibility, autonomy, and proof that their firm values them as people, not just billable hours.

Enter unlimited PTO. Once dismissed as a tech-bro gimmick, it’s quickly becoming a real differentiator in accounting firms. And it might just be the boldest move you can make if you want to attract, retain, and protect the people who make your firm run.

 

What Is Unlimited PTO, Really?

 
 
 

Stop Talking About Balance. Start Enabling It.

Unlimited PTO isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategy. It attracts talent, retains staff, and chips away at accounting’s burnout culture. But it only works if your firm can run smoothly when people are out of office.

That’s why automation is non-negotiable. Botkeeper’s AI doesn’t take vacation. It doesn’t burn out. It doesn’t need a manager’s approval to keep the books clean. And that means your people finally can step away—without guilt, without chaos, and without risking client relationships.

Want to give your team the freedom they deserve? Pair your unlimited PTO policy with the AI that makes it possible.

Because Botkeeper is the future of bookkeeping—and the future doesn’t wait for accrual balances to reset.