GRF CPAs & Advisors
Audit, tax, and advisory for nonprofits.
Accounting Externship
The externship is one week and must be completed in the office.
About the job
- Applicants should be freshman or sophomore students.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
- Complete a one-week externship with the audit team in the office.
- Gain hands-on experience and learn about future career paths within the accounting industry.
- Applicants should be hard-working and determined.
- Applicants should be interested in gaining experience with a service-minded firm and contributing to an inclusive team atmosphere.
About the company
GRF CPAs & Advisors provides audit and assurance, tax services, outsourced accounting, and advisory support to nonprofits, government contractors, privately held businesses, trusts, and individuals. It uses industry-focused teams of CPAs to help clients address financial and operational challenges and improve their financial position. The firm differentiates itself by leveraging a broad network through CPAmerica and Crowe Global, granting access to over 4,000 professionals across 78 U.S. firms and 200+ firms in 130 countries. Its goal is to help clients grow and reach their best financial position by acting as trusted financial advisors.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bethesda, Maryland
Founded
1981
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lisa Heller expanded nonprofit tax leadership on January 1, 2026, strengthening succession.
- Jennifer Arce joined as Principal in May 2025, expanding outsourced accounting capacity.
- GRF sponsors the 2026 GWSCPA symposium, keeping sales visibility across Washington nonprofits.
What critics are saying
- Nonprofit tax concentration ties GRF to IRS exemption-rule changes and 990 compliance shocks.
- IPA pegs FY24 revenue at $53.15 million, limiting scale against larger rivals.
- No visible M&A pipeline leaves GRF vulnerable if partner departures slow growth.
What makes GRF CPAs & Advisors unique
- GRF dominates nonprofit tax, serving 850+ organizations annually from Bethesda, Maryland.
- GRF earned Accounting Today 2026 Regional Leader and Firm to Watch recognition.
- GRF's 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For award supports recruiting advantage.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Profit Sharing
Company News
Bethesda, MD, May 12, 2025 - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is proud to welcome Jennifer Arce as a Principal in the Outsourced Accounting Advisory Services department.
Bethesda, MD, December 2, 2024 - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) is pleased to welcome Leslie Zeid, CPA, MBA, as a Principal in the Outsourced Accounting Advisory Services department.
Tom Myers joins GRF CPAs & Advisors as Audit & Assurance Partner.
December 12, 2023 (Bethesda, MD) - GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF), a leading provider of audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services worldwide, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Ham, CPA to the position of Director of Tax effective January 1, 2024.
Beem joined the Los Angeles office of GR&F in 1998 shortly after graduating from the University of Southern California.