The 15 Best Accounting Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (August 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best accounting companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Accounting companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of August 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 15 best accounting companies to work for
1. Ignite Spot
4.1 stars
Ignite Spot is an accounting company headquartered in the Layton, UT area, that employs 11 to 50 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ignite Spot:
"Ignite Spot values the talent and skill that women bring to the workplace. They encourage women to take leadership roles. Ignite Spot also supports women to be successful in famil…"
2. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
3.9 stars
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is an accounting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC):
"PwC is hands down the best company that i've worked for. The work life flexibility is strongly encouraged by all levels and embraced by everyone around me. There are also many op…"
3. EY (Ernst & Young)
3.6 stars
EY (Ernst & Young) is an accounting company headquartered in the London, United Kingdom area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars) and paid time off (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for EY (Ernst & Young):
"EY has great, thoughtful policies that support women and families in the workplace, and incredible flexibility. The biggest hitch I found was that their performance review and pro…"
4. Plante Moran
3.6 stars
Plante Moran is an accounting company headquartered in the Ann Arbor, MI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Plante Moran:
"Plante Moran was a great place for women and mothers."
5. Crowe Horwath LLP
3.6 stars
Crowe Horwath LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Crowe Horwath LLP:
"Crowe was an amazing place to work, but with a growing family, I was no longer interested in traveling."
6. HCSC INC
3.5 stars
HCSC INC is an accounting company headquartered in the Longueuil area, that employs 2 to 10 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and management opportunities (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HCSC INC:
"I haven't been here long, and my position is temp to hire, but this is a very inclusive and diverse company. Today I read about how they support transitioniing trans people in the…"
7. Grant Thornton LLP
3.5 stars
Grant Thornton LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.1 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Grant Thornton LLP:
"The Grant Thornton Public Sector leadership is very supportive, open to growth, and wants to make sure to make worklife uncomplicated. I find this to not to be true of our nationa…"
8. Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
3.5 stars
Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP:
"Flexible company and focusing on how to get better at it. Excellent time off benefits. Strong Wellness program and focus on improving overall employee experience. I've been abl…"
9. Moss Adams LLP
3.4 stars
Moss Adams LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Irvine, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Moss Adams LLP:
"Moss Adams really cares about its people and offers great pay and innovative benefits. People are happy to be here and are good stewards of the firm’s culture and values. Manageme…"
10. BKD CPAs & Advisors
3.3 stars
BKD CPAs & Advisors is an accounting company headquartered in the Springfield, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for learning opportunities (4.1 stars) and the people you work with (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BKD CPAs & Advisors:
"Most respectful environment I have ever worked. In recent years, there has been a concerted focus on the development of women in the firm. It has taken real traction and the mom…"
11. RSM US LLP
3.3 stars
RSM US LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RSM US LLP:
"I am beyond happy with the support and professionalism that my workplace offers. "
12. CohnReznick LLP
3.3 stars
CohnReznick LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and flexible work hours (3.6 stars).
13. BDO USA, LLP
3.3 stars
BDO USA, LLP is an accounting company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for BDO USA, LLP:
"A good company to work for if you’re a working mother, especially compared to the abysmal options the rest of the country has. Probably doesn’t look great compared to internationa…"
14. Liberty Tax
3.3 stars
Liberty Tax is an accounting company headquartered in the Virginia Beach, VA area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Liberty Tax:
"Love them. They're a big family."
15. CliftonLarsonAllen
3.2 stars
CliftonLarsonAllen is an accounting company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and flexible work hours (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CliftonLarsonAllen:
"While I feel CLA could offer a better family leave package, the company is otherwise amazing to work for and provides equal opportunities to men and women to guide their own care…"
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of August 1, 2020.