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Calibre CPA Group is one of the 20 largest public accounting firms in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Calibre is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture, and has an active diversity and inclusion committee. And its staff regularly donates their time and money to various community and charitable causes.
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Calibre CPA Group is looking for candidates who want to stay with the firm for the long term. For students, the firm offers a valuable and rewarding internship program. Interns have access to training and get hands-on work experience and exposure to various teams. Calibre’s full-time professionals have access to many development opportunities, including formal training, mobility to work within various departments of the firm, and the ability to increase their responsibility and work exposure if they show initiative and ability. Insider say the firm’s partners are involved in the career development of staff.
A healthy work/life balance can be achieved at Calibre, which provides a lot of flexibility when it comes to where you work—hybrid and fully remote work optio...
About the Company
Calibre CPA Group is a full-service accounting and advisory firm that provides accounting, audit, taxation, forensic and risk advisory, and payroll compliance services to tax-exempt organizations and business enterprises throughout the U.S. The firm has offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and metropolitan Washington, D.C., and employs more than 200 people. Its clients include associations and other nonprofits, labor unions, employee benefit plans, and corporations. Calibre helps its clients stay ahead of financial developments and guides them through the complex minefield of accounting and reporting regulations.
The firm is one of the 20 largest public accounting firms in metropolitan Washington, D.C., and is led by James E. Gomes, its managing partner who has over 25 years of accounting experience. Calibre is committed to c...
Employee Reviews
“There are times where flexibility is awarded, and it is one of the best perks. Working remotely is encouraged as long as it’s communicated and doesn’t interfere with on-site visits with clients. On many jobs, you’re picking up the slack of missing staff or underperforming staff, which makes the workload pile up, as you’re performing the work of others on a more often than not basis.”
“The firm’s quality of life is overall very good, especially compared to other accounting firms. During busy season, the expectation is about 50 hours per week. The firm culture encourages employees to set boundaries between work and life; for example, it is not expected that employees answer email or be available for calls outside or working hours, and employees are encouraged to FULLY disconnect during PTO. That being said, the policy for parental leave could be greatly improved, and the number of vacation days provided for new employees is lower than industry standard.”
“My firm is very understanding of my life outside of work. They have a generous vacation policy and respect the time I have when I'm off.”
“A good amount of flexibility is available when needed, particularly at the higher levels. Overall, hours are low for public accounting. However, there is very little downtime, as the work is pretty evenly spread throughout the year.”
Getting Hired Here
“I received a call back with my result three business days after my interview so that process seemed pretty quick. I know the firm is looking for employees who want to stay with the firm for the long haul and keep turnover low.”
“The recruiter reached out to me instantly after I applied. The recruiter guided me through the process and kept me informed throughout the process of my application status. The whole process was streamlined and took a minimal amount of time.”
“The recruiter was very informative. She relayed the information to me and answered all of my questions. Hiring process went very fast for me. Call back time was the next day.”
“Robust, professional, quick, and fair recruitment process."
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