Item: ECS Financial Services
Rating: 5.0
Author: Current Employee - Staff Accountant

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Website:www.ecsfinancial.com
Headquarters:
Northbrook, IL
Size:
51 to 200 Employees
Founded:
1962
Type:
Company - Private
Industry:
Accounting
Revenue:
$5 to $10 million (USD)

Competitors: Unknown

ECS Financial was started in 1962 as a traditional accounting firm. Today, ECS has expanded into a full-service accounting firm working with clients world-wide. We offer so much more than traditional accounting, from the leasing industry, to corporate and individual tax, our ...

Mission: To provide our clients with world-class services through the experience and capability of a large-scale accounting firm, with the personal attention of a small business.

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ECS Financial Services Reviews

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Samuel N. Oliva

13 Ratings

5.0

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Current Employee, less than 1 year

"Wonderful Community, Management and Staff"

Sep 26, 2019 - Staff Accountant in Northbrook, IL

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Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Pros

During my time here, I've been given a wide variety of great experience and learning opportunities above and beyond anything i have expected in this early part of my career. ECS has offered great

Cons

Gets a little busy during the tax season, but that's part of the job.

Advice to Management

Continue encouraging growth and recruitment

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ECS Financial Services Interviews

Experience

Positive60%

Negative40%

Getting an Interview

Other40%

Applied online40%

Campus Recruiting20%

Difficulty

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Oct 1, 2020
Customer Service Representative Interview
Anonymous Employee in Columbus, OH
Declined Offer
Negative Experience
Easy Interview
Application
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at ECS Financial Services (Columbus, OH) in Aug 2020
Interview
These are group lectures, where you are informed about the company, and asked little to no questions about your interest or qualifications. It’s presented as high-paying customer service, but it’s actually insurance sales. You are asked to pay for your own background checks, licenses, etc., and the paid training is as low as $300/week while you practice pitching on your friends and family. It’s scammy at worst, hard work for no pay at best.
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Company Updates

March 21, 2018

Congratulations to ECS Shareholder Nancy Geary, CPA, CLFP, on her recently published article in National Equipment Finance Association's March/April Newsline Magazine issue. Nancy discusses how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from December 2017 will affect how businesses account for equipment purchases and leases. Great job, Nancy!

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