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BookKeeping Express

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Very unhappy employee! - Senior Staff Accountant BookKeeping Express Employee Review

1.0
25 June 2019
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Pros

The other employees are absolutely the best to work with! I have truly enjoyed getting to know all the other bookkeepers!

Cons

Management only cares about that dollar they are going to make! They over work all of their employees and treat them horribly. Unless of course you are extremely "friendly". They "let go" a bunch of employees at the beginning of the year and loaded the employees that were left with all of the work. They made promises to have overseas contractors take on the bookkeeping, but have not made good on their promises. Employees are leaving left and right and the ones that are left are struggling, but being offered $500/month bonus to stay on and deal with the crap. There is way too much work and no where near enough people to do it.

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5.0
30 Mar 2021
Anonymous employee
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Pros

client focus is great, certainly love the flexibility in time to deal with live events

Cons

sometime let certain people cause to much disruption with others -- deal with them

1.0
7 Oct 2024
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

collected a pay check.Flexible Work Hours: While there was pressure, the flexibility to work remotely or adjust hours was a benefit. Gained Valuable Experience: I did gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping and client management, which was helpful for my career development. Opportunities for Learning: Despite the lack of formal training, there were opportunities to learn quickly and handle complex tasks. Small Team Environment: The small team environment allowed for more direct involvement in projects and the ability to wear multiple hats. Remote Work Option: The ability to work remotely was a plus, especially when balancing personal commitments.

Cons

Toxic Atmosphere: From the top down, the environment at BKE was incredibly toxic. There was constant pressure without proper support, and it was common for management to place blame on employees rather than addressing real issues within the company’s operations. This led to a lot of stress and burnout among staff. Unprofessional Leadership: The CEO and upper management often communicated in a rude and dismissive manner, making it difficult to approach them with concerns or suggestions. If something went wrong, the immediate response was to shift blame to the employees rather than working collaboratively to resolve problems. It felt like management was more interested in avoiding accountability than supporting their team. Lack of Resources and Training: Employees were expected to meet unrealistic deadlines and handle complex tasks without adequate training or resources. New hires were often thrown into the deep end with little guidance, and when things inevitably went wrong, they were blamed instead of being supported and trained properly. This created a lot of frustration among the team. No Work-Life Balance: The work environment at BKE was demanding and draining, with little regard for work-life balance. There was often pressure to work late hours, and it was not uncommon to receive requests or emails in the middle of the night, expecting immediate responses. This contributed to the stressful atmosphere and left little room for personal time. Lack of Respect: I experienced and witnessed multiple instances where employees were spoken to rudely or belittled in front of others. There was no sense of respect or appreciation for the hard work the team put in, which made it difficult to stay motivated or feel valued.

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