Assurance & Advisory

Real Work. Real Growth. Real Difference.

You’re done (or almost done) with school. You've already taken an important step in your career by completing a rigorous internship program. Now you're ready to dive in and see what a career in public accounting is really about.

At GBQ, your first few years aren’t about paying dues; they’re about building momentum. You’ll start on real client work immediately, be exposed to a variety of specialty service lines and departments, and be surrounded by people who are genuinely invested in turning you into an outstanding professional services professional (not just a task-completer).

Career Growth You Can Count On

The firm you choose at the start of your career is the single biggest variable in how fast you grow, how much you enjoy the work, and how far you eventually go. Most Top 100 CPA firms will give you busywork and billable-hour pressure. GBQ gives you ownership, mentorship, and a clear path forward from day one.

We're Setting Great Expectations

Wondering what to expect from a career in public accounting at GBQ? We've cracked the formula for success when it comes to supporting the industry's best and brightest up-and-comers ... like YOU!

• Immediate Impact

From week one, you’re on engagement teams, prepping returns, talking to clients, and seeing your work go out the door. You learn faster when the work actually matters.

• Mentorship That’s Actually Useful

Every new staff member gets a dedicated performance manager; someone who’s only a few years ahead of you, remembers the struggle, and meets with you regularly.

• Training That Sticks

Weekly technical training, case studies pulled from our own clients, soft-skills sessions that drive relationships, and exam support that goes beyond a bonus check. We’ve helped hundreds pass the CPA exam on the first try because we treat it like a team sport.

• A Culture That Won’t Burn You Out

Yes, busy season is busy. But we’re obsessive about efficiency, smart staffing, and protecting weekends when the work allows it. People here average more tenure than the Big 4 and regional firms combined for a reason.

• Benefits That Put You First

GBQ supports associates by providing a comprehensive employee benefits package in addition to wellness programs, continuing education, and a culture that values you as a person as well as a professional.

Why Choose GBQ?

• You’ll never be the “new kid” stuck on provision runs for two straight years.
• Partners know your name and actually care what you think.
• We promote from within. In fact, most of our current managers and directors started right where you are now.
• Ohio-based but serving clients across the country (and the globe) means you get sophisticated work without paying Big-city rent or sitting in three-hour commutes.
• Top 100 CPA Firm resources (technology, training, clientele) with a culture that still feels human and connected.

Your first (or second) job out of college shouldn’t feel like a sentence. It should feel like a launchpad.