From a Staff Accountant in the Cedar Rapids Office
I would use three words to sum up my role at Bergan Paulsen;
caffeine, crunch, collaborate.
I usually start my day off around 8:10 in the break room by
filling up my coffee. If it’s a Friday,
I might even grab a donut from our Friday treat selection – predetermined by
the workout that I had the night before!
Once I get the right Pandora station tuned in, I sip my
coffee and begin inputting my time into our time tracking system. Although this can be quite monotonous, it’s a
nice way to get the day started. In
other words, I try to ease myself into the crunch portion of the day.
After checking my email for updates and reading the CPA Letter Daily, I review my project list and get started. Most projects require the crunching of
numbers that you expect when you sign up for accounting work but the great
thing about Bergan Paulsen is that there is plenty of opportunities to
collaborate with team members on all levels.
Not only do I get to work with a mentor on a regular basis but I am also
able to work alongside both peers and partners.
Our lunch hours are typically flexible based on the project
load and time of year. During tax season,
I will take minimal time and sometimes just eat at my desk. Throughout the “off season,” however, I often
utilize the flexibility to run errands or even head home to get a few things
accomplished!
In addition to my role as staff accountant, I also serve on
the firm’s Fun Committee. This role has
allowed me to get to know the people I work with through various events such as
the recent Iowa vs. Iowa State tailgate that we held.
My typical day ends when I stop in and talk to Terri – our
friendly front desk receptionist. I
always let her know that I will be gone for the rest of the afternoon so she is
able to direct client calls accordingly.
It’s this kind of friendly collaboration that makes working at Bergan
Paulsen great. We are all focused on the
same end goal – giving our clients MORE!
Read part two of this series by clicking here.
Read part two of this series by clicking here.
The busiest time of the year for accountants is tax season. My cousin Charlie is also an accountant, and we rarely get to see him in family events during this period. It is always a good idea to get your records in order before the start of the tax season.
ReplyDeleteDarcy Grubaugh
It is so important if you will have good communication between the personnel in the company. It makes your job a lot easier and very comfortable in the non-technical aspect because of working relationships, resulting in fewer problems on speed and consistency in your accounting work.
ReplyDeleteTianna Flemings