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Founded in 1980, RJI CPAs provides tax, accounting, and consulting services to U.S. and international clients. RJI CPAs is led by Manuel Ramirez, the firm’s chairman. Prior to being named chairman in 2013, Ramirez served as president and CEO of RJI CPAs for 10 years. In January 2010, Ramirez was elected President of the California Board of Accountancy.
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RJI CPAs is looking for dedicated, driven, intelligent, hardworking candidates who are willing to learn and take on new challenges. Interns with the firm get access to hands-on experience and are treated like full-time staff—internships prepare students well for full-time roles. The career growth opportunities for full-time staff include the ability to pursue the CPA designation, continuing education, and advanced technical training. One drawback is the advancement paths and requirements could be clearer.
During the busy tax season, the workload can be quite heavy and so it can be difficult to find work/life balance (and hard to take PTO). But outside the tax seasons, work/life balance can be achieved. Hybrid work arrangements offer flexibility to balance profess...
About the Company
Founded in 1980, RJI CPAs provides tax, accounting, and consulting services to U.S. and international clients. Its industry expertise includes food and beverage, hospitality and restaurants, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and professional services. Based in Irvine, Calif., RJI CPAs is a member firm of DFK International/USA, a global accountancy and business services network with nearly 500 offices in more than 90 countries worldwide. RJI CPAs is led by Manuel Ramirez, the firm’s chairman. Prior to being named chairman in 2013, Ramirez served as president and CEO of RJI CPAs for 10 years. In January 2010, Ramirez was elected President of the California Board of Accountancy. During his seven-year tenure on the board, Ramirez adjudicated over 300 disciplinary cases.
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- “The firm offers a hybrid schedule to those who have been with the company for at least one year and are in good standing. The firm has recently changed policy to increase the number of weeks included in each of the ‘busy season’ schedules, which reduces the time employees have in-between busy season to recuperate. There has been no additional changes to allow for more time off in the off-season or any other incentives for additional overtime hours worked during the additional weeks now included in busy s...
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- “The interview process is well organized. During the first interview, you are asked your preferential choice of discipline within the firm. You may then be asked in for a second interview and will receive an answer within a couple of days. The firm is seeking highly motivated individuals.”
- “The firm is looking for someone who is willing to learn and who will make continued efforts in improving.”
- “The firm seems to value candidates who are proactive, efficient, and a...
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