"In
1978, my former boss who had joined GR, contacted me
because he knew that it offered the environment I wanted.
At GR, the ultimate concern is to assist clients to
succeed and perform as their problem solver. I came
to the Firm over 20 years ago as a senior, and in 1985
I was elected into the partnership. I've watched GR
grow from a total of 40 employees to over 120, forming
the largest non-national firm in the Delaware Valley
area. Although we've tripled in size, we remain dedicated
to giving each client personal attention."
Best
Part of Working at GR:
"The
training courses we have each year not only provide
levels of technical expertise for compliance issues,
but also emphasize the knowledge and expertise our staff
needs in other business matters to help our clients.
And the Partners are not dismissed from "school."
Over the years we have "gone back to school"
to continue learning new topics, methodologies and issues
to stay in the forefront of providing our clients with
the important information they need."
Sean
Blackwell, CPA Tax Supervisor
Areas
of Emphasis:
Tax Planning & Consulting
Education:
BA-Accounting
Purdue University
MS-Taxation
(Villanova University (currently pursuing)
The
Road to GR:
"I
began my career in public accounting in 1998, working
for a local firm in Chicago. After spending almost six
years working on assurance, tax, and consulting engagements
I chose to focus my career on taxation. After spending
time working in the tax department of a large, national
public accounting firm I came to GR. I enjoyed GR's
pragmatic and principled approach to business, the dedication
to quality client service, the commitment to its employees
- coupled with the firm's strong sense of community
awareness. These are all values I believe a CPA firm
should sustain and everyday I see evidence that GR is
committed to preserving that environment and culture."
Best
Part of Working at GR:
"This
is a very people-centric organization. The firm promotes
a work-life balance and invests heavily in the education
and training of its employees. I truly feel like a valued
member of the team here and don't feel reduced to a
number in the crowd. There are also a lot of great mentors
here for me to learn from."
Doris
Rafaeli Manager
Areas
of Emphasis:
Accounting, Attestation & Tax
Services
Automobile Dealership Services
Services to Women Entrepreneurs
Employee Benefits
Education:
BBA-Accounting
Temple University
MBA-Finance
De Sales University
The
Road to GR:
"After
spending several years in the automobile industry, I
was looking for a position in a CPA firm that served
automobile dealerships and other closely-held business
in the Delaware Valley."
Best
Part of Working at GR:
"The array
and diversity of the professional backgrounds of the
partners and the professional staff sets us apart from
other firms. Also, there is a sense of camaraderie within
each industry niche."
Extracurricular
Activities:
Rydal Park
Retirement Community
Abington Memorial Hospital
Notre Dame Preparatory School Alumnae Association
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