audit associate

tax manager

tax associate

senior tax associate

audit manager

Eide Bailly

Starting at Eide Bailly felt pretty overwhelming from the beginning. There really isn’t much structured training—instead, you’re expected to learn a lot on your own by exploring different systems and figuring things out as you go. It can be tough because there are several managers, and everyone seems to have a different way of doing things. If you ask the same question to two people, you’ll likely get two completely different answers, which makes it hard to understand what you’re supposed to be doing.
Managers are usually really busy with their own work, so it’s not easy to get time with them. When you do, the conversations tend to feel rushed, like they’re squeezing you in between other priorities. Team leads are knowledgeable, but they’re also under tight deadlines and often don’t have the time or patience to walk through things in detail, so they sometimes take shortcuts or insist on just doing it themselves instead of fully explaining processes.
The workload itself is a lot to handle. You’re responsible for multiple clients at once and expected to keep everything within a 40-hour workweek, which honestly doesn’t feel realistic most of the time. The only exception is during quarter-end and year-end, when overtime is expected and can get pretty intense. What makes it more challenging is that you’re often working on tasks or returns you weren’t fully trained on, so you’re trying to learn while also keeping up with deadlines, while managers are usually too busy to reach.
As a new employee, it can feel pretty stressful and draining, and it’s easy to see how people could burn out with the pace and expectations. That said, the pay is definitely a plus, especially with the overtime during busy seasons. There are also some nice perks, like free soda and food from local restaurants being brought in fairly often, which is a nice touch and something to look forward to during busy weeks.


I posted a low rating based on the office location, and not the company as a whole. I think overall Eide Bailly would be a great company to work for in order to establish a career. The company offers great benefits, and incentives. However, one should be very particular about the specific location in which hired  to work. Do the research of the company and office location.
My employment at the Oklahoma City office location was less than satisfactory and professional. My employment was cut short due to unprofessional behavior coming from the person training me, and furthermore the Office Administrator. The OA knew of such behavior taking place, and basically allowed for "workplace harassment," and the creation of "a hostile work environment." The issues presented to management were not dealt with as they should have been all the while, the trainer/co-worker's behavior continued. The OA repeatedly told me they I was hired at the worst time, which was at the beginning of tax season. And also stated that this behavior was currently taking place with another co-worker, yet they didn't want it to be addressed. My employment status suffered when my trainer refused to further train or help me, because they were too busy. I also find it very coincidental that my employment status ended the day after tax season ended. The off season would have been the best time for further training. 
It should not be left up to the decision of any one employee to decide if workplace behavior is dealt with at a higher level. As a manager it is their responsibility to take action until something other than employment status changes. A manager means upholding the company integrity and responsibility.

Eide Bailly's staff is very clicky.  Upper management for the administrative team meets bi-weekly for touch bases which are pointless.  Any concerns brought to them are basically blown off and given back to you to deal with, meaning nothing really ever gets taken care of or fixed.  Seniority is used against those who are newbies, when it is their best interest to throw in your face.  The tax administrative staff will 'train' you and then act like you are interrupting them and being annoying if you have any questions.  Be expected to know everything there is to know by the 2nd year you work there and don't ask any questions.  I kept copious notes and still had questions which I ended up being afraid to ask because they wouldn't be received with any respect.  The partners are wonderful to work with for the most part and I had very good relationships with them, but unfortunately you don't work as closely with them as you do the administrative staff.  To work here you need to not make mistakes, because doing so means that you 'don't care about your job'.  Working in the administrative department is like riding a roller coaster of ups and downs and it's draining.  The pros did not out weigh the cons which was a huge reason I left.

When staring out at the firm it was very inclusive and helpful. A wonderful place to work. After going through a difficult personal struggle where it affected my job performance I was treated poorly and was encouraged by the HR team to leave the firm. The firm was able to keep me from a promotion and prevent me from working fully remote based on the time that i was steuggling with personal issues. I eas treated like a robot not a human being. I was given the ultimatum of my family or my job, which I don't think any job that shouts inclusiveness and accepting of family values should have done. I was in constant communication with management about my struggles and they seemed like they cared until it affected their image. Instead of focusing on how past performance was done they focused and used a time of weakness against me. A very discriminating culture that uses legal loopholes to get away with it. They offer no advice on what they need from you to help your situation. 

This was an internship I took as a senior in college over a 3 month period.  It did not give me enough time to truly look into their culture as it was busy season, but while I was there, it was a fast paced and fulfilling experience.  I cannot completely rate everything above, but I only had to work late a few days, I was well compensated as an intern, I worked with great partners/management accountants, and liked what I was seeing in their culture.  Everyone was very accommodating and listened to my questions and concerns.  I learned what to look for as an entry level auditor and what was expected from start to finish.  I believe the hardest part of the job was understanding the nature of the business I was auditing and what costs were normal versus questionable (i.e. low-income housing versus construction). The most enjoyable part was seeing the result of my work once it was printed on paper.

I worked as a receptionist/administrative assistant at Eide Bailly's tax office and had a good experience overall.
Management style varied significantly depending on who you worked with. Some managers genuinely cared about you as a person and your professional development, while others were primarily focused on task completion and productivity. This inconsistency made it difficult to know what to expect day-to-day.
There are good opportunities to learn about the tax and accounting industry if you're interested in that field. You're exposed to various aspects of the business and can gain valuable administrative experience.
Pay is fair for the role and responsibilities.
The office culture was somewhat lacking. With about half the staff working remotely, the office felt quiet and there wasn't much camaraderie or team bonding. If you're someone who values workplace relationships and a collaborative environment, this could feel isolating.

The experience you gained at Eide Bailly is great, the benefits were decent. If you stick it out long enough you will climb the ladder in terms of experience and possibly promotions (assuming you earn your CPA license). One of the perks of the job is that you will travel to several locations. However, the pay and work-life balance were the largest drawbacks. The number of hours required during my busy season ranged from 60-70 hour weeks. The low "salary" position pay did not seem sufficient to justify the insane amount of hours required for the job. Additionally, some far locations would not be approved for out-of-town stays, meaning that you would have to travel unreasonably long commutes and be required to be at locations on time, then travel back only to get home in time to eat dinner and sleep (and do follow up work during sleep time).

A typical day was arriving in the early morning with others who really liked coming to work too. Daily activity ended when there was completion of work for that day.  I learned how important my repetitive job was. I had to scan confidential tax documents. To the overall picture of the tax process one might think that scanning would be insignificant but it was a valued part of the company and I thoroughly enjoyed my work. The management was done in a manner that was respectful and professional.  My co-workers were all knowledgeable of the process and willing to assist any person who needed questions answered.  The most difficult part of the job was that others thought I had a difficult job because it was repetitive.  The most enjoyable part was the fact that there was always more to do.

Standard CPA and consulting firm. For the most part, partners might be able to help with your career. Don't count on it. If this is your first CPA firm then you'll love it because you don't know any better. However, you're smart enough to land a gig here, then you are smart enough to have a job that provides better benefits at a much healthier cost. Oh, and get a plant on your desk if you want to fit in. If you don't have your CPA then plan on having minimum financial support in obtaining your certification. If you are smart enough to get a job here, then you'll be smart enough to land a job with a consulting firm to financially support obtaining your CPA without any strings attached. Nickel and Dime firm. Turnover in some offices high for a reason.

 Worst experience of my life! I went to work for Eide Bailly after graduating college and leaving my employer of 20+ years. The only person available to train me had been with the company for six months and left shortly after I arrived, I learned quickly why that was. I stepped into an entry level position and during my interview was told that training would be available. I was left on my own to figure out what I was supposed to do. I worked to figure out the job but was then getting pressure from leadership because I was not learning fast enough. I had only been there four months before I was threatened with termination. My direct supervisor was very demanding, unsupportive, and demeaning. I began to have physical symptoms from anxiety and showing symptoms of depression. I made the decision that this was not the place for me! 

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