Schulman Lobel LLP

Vault’s Verdict

Schulman Lobel is seeking hardworking, proactive candidates who can hit the ground running and demonstrate a willingness to learn. The firm’s internships give students hands-on experience and prepare them well for full-time careers. For its full-time staff, Schulman Lobel offers many growth opportunities, including mentorship from industry experts, exposure to diverse client engagements, and experience across multiple practice areas.

Although tax season hours can be long, a good work/life balance is easy to achieve outside that time. Schulman Lobel offers hybrid schedules, Fridays off during the summer, generous PTO, and competitive compensation and benefits. While the firm doesn’t offer any specific wellness benefits, insiders note that Schulman Lobel’s HR team is very supportive.

Insiders also say that Schulman Lobel has a diverse staff and is focused on giving back, regularly hosting charitable events, many geared toward children, such as sandwich-making events, back- to-school backpack assemblies, and toy drives. As for the firm’s business outlook, Schulman Lobel’s leadership team is strong, and the firm is growing.

EMPLOYEE REVIEWS

Hiring Process

“The recruitment team was very kind and accommodating. They answered all my questions and emails within a respectable time frame and always kept me in the loop.”

“The interview process is very straightforward. The ideal candidate can hit the ground running.”

“Interview process is seamless and very professional. Our firm is seeking professionals willing to learn and grow within firm.”

“I believe that the firm is looking for qualified candidates who want to work hard and are knowledgeable or are ready to learn.”

Interview Questions

“As a student coming straight from school, I was asked very basic accounting questions.”

“What are you looking for in this role? What is your five-year plan? What is your 10-year plan?”

“They ask about work history and types of work and engagements you have experience in. They also ask about what you’re looking for in an opportunity here.”

“What attracts you to our firm?”

Internship Experience

“My mentor is really supportive and gives a lot of guidance and advice, which are all helpful. My colleagues are friendly and approachable.”

“My mentor was very patient with me. He understood that sometimes we just need a little practice before getting our hands on real projects, and the mentor will go over with us to make sure we did it correctly, so we don't have to be afraid of making stupid mistakes.”

“My internship provided me with a lot of hands-on experience, which allowed me to smoothly transit into my full-time role.”

Career Development

“The opportunity to advance is available. The partners are great mentors and want their staff to grow and develop.”

“As a small firm, we can get experience on all types of work (1099s preparation, IT204 preparation, etc.).”

“The size of the firm allows me to ask any of my seniors for help with a project and they are able to help. However, when I was first hired, I did not undergo any formal training and had no experience, so I was struggling with no direct person to go to for guidance.”

“The best aspect about the firm’s career development is the ability to work on clients from different industries. The firm can do better on training the new hires, though.”

Quality of Life

“Flexibility with hybrid schedule is a huge plus. Events throughout the year really bring everyone together.”

I greatly appreciate the work/life balance at the firm. With every other Friday off in the summer, ample PTO time, and even firm outings, the firm encourages quality of life for employees. No complaints.”

“The firm is very generous on work/life balance and values the employees’ health. It can be a little stressful sometimes when it comes to tax season, though.”

“The only things I don’t love are the blackout periods when we can’t take PTO. But I understand why that policy is there. I do feel supported in terms of my desire to have a healthy work/life balance.”

Salary and Benefits

“I’m given a generous salary increase year after year and a bonus, as well as GrubHub meal allowances during busy seasons. I would like to see a fitness stipend, which we do not have.”

“I am very appreciative of the level of compensation issued by the firm. No complaints.”

“The firm is generous with the salary and benefits.”

“Compensation and benefits seem fair to me for the job that I do.”

Wellness Efforts

“I’m not aware of any wellness efforts like exercise or meditation, etc. But I do know the firm provides opportunities for community outreach and the ability to help others such as making lunches for children in need. The one wellness effort the firm does have is the ‘firm day of fun’ they usually have in the summer. Last year we were provided an entire day at a high-end golf club.”

“I’m not particularly aware of any wellness programs.”

“There aren’t any wellness efforts that I am aware of, apart from individual support if necessary.”

“Although we don't have any of these programs, I’m sure if I went to HR with a need for support, I would get it.”

Community Engagement

“We are a very diverse firm in all aspects. We also do numerous charitable actions.”

“The firm regularly hosts charitable events such as sandwich making, assembling back-to-school backpacks, and toy drives. I feel like the firm is diverse and it would welcome any qualified individual without regard to their race, gender, ethnicity, gender identity, etc.”

“My company doesn’t care about sex, race, color, religion or sexual orientation. If you're good at the job, you're hired. We do various charitable events during the year.”

“I don't really know about any particular programs involved with the environment. But I do appreciate the programs that are geared particularly towards children, like preparing lunches and school supply packs. As far as diversity, I think they do a reasonable job.”

Business Outlook

“Leadership is very strong. Great executive committee, partners, and CFO.”

“The firm’s leadership is made up of very experience and knowledgeable professionals. Considering the firm has been around for a long time, I generally do not have any concerns for the future other than the retirement of certain leaders.”

“Always room for improvement. Communication could be better.”

“The firm has grown and is continuing to grow.”

UPPERS
“Supportive culture and colleagues”
“Work/life balance”
“Opportunities to grow”

DOWNERS
“Tax season hours”
“Not too many perks”
“Some departments don’t collaborate with each other”