I would not recommend RKL, CPA Firm, to anyone starting their career in public accounting. There are many reasons why I say that. Here are a few of those reasons. I feel that the culture is toxic. When choosing a company to work at, it is important to review the company’s culture, values, and mission as well as the trainings offered, benefits, and future growth opportunities. They claim the firm has strong values, but it’s one thing to write it on the website and it’s anything to actual live those values.   Before RKL, I worked at other companies that say they have strong values and actually put their words into action. I never felt valued while working at RKL. I felt not safe and disrespected. The training process is far from efficient, and it does not prepare you well for the job. The training program is tailored to those that had an internship with the firm before. During the training program, it felt that there was no order to the trainings being given. I felt lost and not prepared because the trainers taught as if everyone was starting at the same starting point. I feel that the firm is very clicky (what we in high school). If you are not ‘liked’ by management, good luck succeeding here. From my experience, management never made an effort to get to know me. Associates are just a number to management and are replaceable. I was given the feeling that I was wasting the managers time when I asked questions based off of the responses I was given. The growth opportunities are there if you are “liked” not necessarily if you work hard and try your best. They also hire externally a lot to fill mid and upper level jobs rather than promote from within. The software that was used would never work as ‘intended’ and there were many times when the programs were down. Then again it was your fault if it went down and you could not work. Your performance coaches/ Managers are there to help you through any issues, address questions you have and discuss ways you can improve your work. However, don’t expect all PCs to share your progress honestly. One minute you think you are doing well because you have not heard otherwise and the next you apparently are not doing well and need immediate improving. When choosing a firm, review more than just the physical job title. A career is more than that. There are so many opportunities for Accounting graduates out there so do your homework and pick the right path for you. 

RKL Wealth Management provides you with a great opportunity to grow and develop yourself early in your career. They have a great investment philosophy and it is a one-fee place. However, they just don't pay enough. The salary is mediocre in my opinion and there is a subjective year-end bonus which depends on market performance (Understandably) but doesn't seem to take into account your individual performance!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Work from home and some of the people I worked with.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No consistency and management is horrible. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Lots of tension and you have to be in a click to make it 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Log in, do your work and clock out for the day

My direct supervisor is super nice and flexible, but they overload you with work.  Some clients are difficult to deal with and the training is nonexistent.  You really have to an attitude that is ok with just winging it.  Pay is fair and the firm tries to keep employees happy with extra perks like clothing and gift giveaways, team building events, etc.

RKL was a great place to get an idea what it would be like to work in a public accounting firm. My coworkers were always ready to help me despite being very busy themselves.

People are great, the office  is very typical. Busy season is 55 hour expectation, when i was there it was 100% in person, not sure what it looks like post covid. 

Great people at the firm, but alot of the subsidiaries are narrowly setup. Be careful about accepting roles here unless there is clear direction in your functions

This company is no longer in business. It was an H&R Block franchise. The franchisee passed away and the company bought back the franchise. They were good to work for.

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