Eide Bailly LLP
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Eide Bailly is one of the 20 largest accounting firms in the U.S. Its interns get quality training, hands-on experience, and access to senior staff members and clients. Its full-time staff have access to an excellent mentoring and career advisory program, and an “Xchange” program that allows them to rotate through different departments and specialties. The firm supports DE&I through a DE&I council and through four employee resource groups. These groups support ...
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Eide Bailly is looking for organized, driven, analytical team players who are willing to learn, grow, and challenge themselves professionally. For students, the firm runs a rewarding internship program. Interns get access to extensive training, hands-on experience, and Eide Bailly’s welcoming and supportive environment where everyone is willing to help and answer questions. For its full-time staff, the firm offers numerous growth opportunities, including very valuable mentoring, helpful technical trainings, and clear promotion paths.
Eide Bailly also provides an excellent work/life balance for its staff. Although hours can be long during the busy season, the firm works hard to ensure its staff isn’t overworked, offering flexible schedules, the ability to work re...
About the Company
Eide Bailly is a national certified public accounting and business advisory firm with diverse industry experience and specialized service offerings. Established in 1917, the firm has grown to more than 3,500 staff members and offices across the U.S. and India. During its latest fiscal year, Eide Bailly generated $705 million in annual revenue.
The firm focuses on addressing three key business challenges: performance, security/compliance, and future readiness. Eide Bailly’s service offerings include audit and assurance, tax, advisory, outsourced and managed services, and digital solutions.
As a member of HLB, Eide Bailly joins a worldwide network of independent accounting and advisory firms with 1,139 offices and 51,948 people in 155 countries.
Employee Reviews
- “The firm tries to ensure we get the balance we need between work and life. There is flexibility with our schedules as long as we clearly communicate our needs and plan ahead of time. We have many resources and benefits to help with all aspects of our life, including adoption assistance, mental health programs and tools (Calm app and Talkspace app), time off to volunteer mid-week, funds to spend annually on wellness and other lifestyle items, etc.”
- “Once you have been at the firm for...
- “The firm tries to ensure we get the balance we need between work and life. There is flexibility with our schedules as long as we clearly communicate our needs and plan ahead of time. We have many resources and benefits to help with all aspects of our life, including adoption assistance, mental health programs and tools (Calm app and Talkspace app), time off to volunteer mid-week, funds to spend annually on wellness and other lifestyle items, etc.”
- “Once you have been at the firm for a while, there is a lot of trust that creates flexibility in how/when you get your work done. Additionally, hours are a lot lower than at larger firms such as the Big 4. And the amount of PTO given is great relative to other corporate jobs. There are large portions of the year that are mostly blocked off from using PTO. Due to our size, many of our clients are not sophisticated and often do not prioritize the audit. Lastly, the firm is starting to prioritize metrics more and more, though performance does not significantly impact pay.”
- “Eide Bailly works hard to promote a work/life balance. Of course, being a tax accountant requires long hours during the busy season, but the firm works to manage burnout. The flexibility of being able to work varied hours of the day also helps with putting in long hours (i.e., working eight hours in the office and perhaps a couple hours later that evening at home). However, outside of tax season, we are pushed to relax more and take time off for family and ourselves.”
- “It is public accounting, so there are months where hours are crazy—it’s the nature of the beast. However, outside of those months, PTO is encouraged. Leaving early to go see your kid’s soccer game, for a doctor’s appointments, etc., is the norm without having to take PTO, as long as you hit the required minimum 4.25 hours.”
Why Work Here
Eide Bailly was founded in 1917 and is one of the top 25 CPA and business advisory firms in the nation. We have more than 40 offices across 15 states, and offer a wide variety of tax, audit, and consulting services. Our staff and partners serve many different industries and have the opportunity to specialize in a variety of areas. Our culture is the foundation of who we are, and we encourage our staff members to pursue their interests, both in the office and at home. We are passionate about the clients we serve, the work we do, and especially the fun we have while we do it!
Getting Hired Here
- “We have our recruiter call the candidates initially to see if they are a good fit for a first interview. We perform a virtual interview with at least two managers or partners within the firm, then an in-person interview with at least two managers or partners. This process is typically completed within three to four weeks depending on availability. We are seeking individuals who are driven, willing to learn and grow, and analytical.”
- “Our ideal candidate for an entry-level position i...
- “We have our recruiter call the candidates initially to see if they are a good fit for a first interview. We perform a virtual interview with at least two managers or partners within the firm, then an in-person interview with at least two managers or partners. This process is typically completed within three to four weeks depending on availability. We are seeking individuals who are driven, willing to learn and grow, and analytical.”
- “Our ideal candidate for an entry-level position is someone who has graduated from college with an accounting degree, has good grades particularly in accounting classes, has or is working towards 150 hours and sitting for the CPA exam, and has internship experience or a prior job with relevant skills.”
- “Our interview and callback process is straightforward. Apply, either come into the office for an interview or call, and we respond if we find the applicant a good fit. The ideal candidate for our firm would be an individual with an accounting degree who is willing to challenge themselves professionally. Someone who is proficient in Excel, organized, and able to contribute to a team.”
- “My interview process was very straightforward. I started with a phone interview with one of the firm's recruiters, followed by an in-person interview with the department head for the office I was applying to as well as two senior managers. I had a competing offer on the table, so the rest of the process was a bit more rapid as I received my offer from Eide Bailly two days after my in-person interview. Our ideal candidate is someone who is dedicated to their own improvement and a zeal for helping clients.”
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