Benefits

BENEFITS THAT REWARD TEAMWORK

In addition to competitive salaries, Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC offers a wide range of benefits to team members.  They include the following:

Reduced Summer Hours – During the period between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend each office has the option of closing at noon on Fridays

Holidays – Nine paid holidays observed annually

Flextime Schedules – Schedules that meet the needs of both clients and staff are available to eligible employees

Continuing Education – In order to attain the long-range goals of the Firm and its employees, the Firm recognizes the need to provide the essential environment, necessary time, financial support and the working tools necessary to enable each individual to develop to his/her maximum potential

Mentoring Program - Staff members select a senior mentor on-staff and meet with him or her regularly to discuss career opportunities and personal goals

401(K) Profit Sharing - After one year of employment, employees become eligible to participate in the plan at the next semi-annual enrollment period.  Employer contribution is 3% of the employees’ base compensation upon eligibility for the plan

Group Benefits – Insurance coverage begins after 30 days of employment, and includes medical, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability for all full-time employees.  The premium for employee coverage is paid by SEK&Co.

Section 125 Plan (Cafeteria Plan) – SEK&Co offers staff the opportunity to save tax dollars by electing to participate in our cafeteria plan, which includes a flexible spending account and dependent care reimbursement account.

Tuition Reimbursement Plan – Regular full-time employees will be reimbursed 50% of the tuition cost (excluding books and supplies) for eligible classes up to a $2,500 limit annually based on the calendar year

CPA Exam –

• $1000 toward cost of CPA exam review materials or programs
• Reimbursement -one-time, out-of-pocket cost for CPA Exam
• Bonus payable upon successful completion of the CPA Exam
• Dues paid for CPA license, professional & civic membership