Veritas Accounting
Empowering Team Members For Success
Kristie Kotaska , founder and CEO of Veritas Accounting , knows that respecting and honoring people — team members , clients and partners — is as critical to success in the accounting business as numbers . “ Our team values a strong work ethic , but we are cooperative and supportive with one another rather than competitive ,” Kotaska says about the Veritas team , which is 21 strong including account managers , accountants and operations managers .
Kotaska strives to motivate each team member to pursue their best , which varies by the individual . It may mean modifying their role so they can take on other challenges or ensuring they get time with a mentor figure to further their skills and strengths . “ When team members feel valued — by their employer and peers — they ’ re more confident to try new things , to push for new solutions , to truly excel .
Every client we serve benefits from our team ’ s internal support approach .”
Veritas has a clear structure of advancement opportunities and helps create a plan for team members to achieve these goals . To further keep employees excited and engaged , the firm provides tuition reimbursement and multiple opportunities for continual learning as well as community involvement . Veritas also provides team-building days such as visiting an escape room , a ropes course or the firm ’ s newly-established corporate retreat . The firm also prioritizes wellness by promoting fitness challenges and monthly onsite chair massages .
“ Our first corporate retreat was a wonderful , unifying experience and I hope to continue that annually , in addition to our other bonding activities ,” Kotaska says . “ Our team is spread between our
“ When team members feel valued — by their employer and peers — they ’ re more confident to try new things , to push for new solutions , to truly excel .”
— Kristie Kotaska , CEO
Rancho Cordova and Fairfield locations , but despite this growth , we still feel tightknit as a whole . I ’ m grateful to have such a dedicated team and enjoy working with them to create this collaborative culture . We are all better for it and I know our work shows it .”
2870 Gold Tailings Court Rancho Cordova , CA 95670 916-854-4584 veritasacct . com
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