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Why Recent Graduates Thrive at Raines & Fischer

University of Vermont CPAs

Are you a recent graduate looking for a place to jumpstart your accounting career? Look no further than Raines & Fischer. Our unique combination of education and experience sets us apart from the Big Four and other large firms. We pride ourselves in our investment in our employees and the opportunities we provide for them to grow and succeed.

A Combination of Education and Experience

At Raines & Fischer, our interns and full-time team members benefit from immediate, hands-on work on client projects, with one-on-one training, mentoring and professional development from our partners. Many college juniors, seniors and graduate students who complete paid internships with us return to our full-time staff after graduating.

You’ll have more opportunities to rise to the top at a smaller firm. We attract a high caliber of employees who share our client-first mentality. The camaraderie among team members makes everyone feel valued and allows them to choose challenging work without getting pigeonholed into one specialty.

Our Unique Culture

Our interns and junior and senior accountants work directly with clients in multiple capacities. All the variety ensures you’ll never get stuck in a rut. Here, you benefit from the best of both worlds – the excitement of high-level work, paired with the client interactions of a consultancy. 

We believe our employees should feel invested in their jobs without getting overwhelmed. Even during the peak of tax season, our hours are less than what you’d experience at a larger firm. We pride ourselves on an atmosphere of mutual respect that makes working at Raines & Fischer more than just a job.

Reach Your Full Potential at Raines & Fischer

We offer the same competitive employee perks you would expect to find at the Big Four accounting firms, but the investments we make in each team member elevate us to a higher level. For example, we offer the flexibility to allow staff to split their time between working at home and in the office, which has proven to improve people’s work-life balance and overall team morale.

Additionally, we provide educational support for our employees to complete the CPA Exam, including time off to study and rewards when you pass this rigorous test. Our team members enjoy generous paid vacation time and immediate eligibility to invest in a 401(k) retirement plan, with up to 4% employer match. 

As a growing, entrepreneurial-minded firm, Raines & Fischer has attracted top talent – from recent graduates beginning their careers to seasoned CPAs searching for a new challenge. We are currently hiring paid interns, experienced accountants and new grads pursuing their CPA certifications. If you are ambitious, have a can-do attitude and want to learn more about advancing your career with us, contact us today.

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