Smith + Howard Receives Top Workplace Awards

Smith + Howard, a leading tax, accounting, and advisory firm, has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Midsize Workplaces in Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC). This marks the 14th consecutive year that the firm has been honored, and it’s the first time they’ve achieved a Top 5 ranking. In addition, the AJC ranked Smith + Howard No. 7 nationally and the highest ranked accounting and advisory firm in the category of Financial Services Top Workplaces for 2024 for businesses with 150-499 employees.

Amid a year of national growth, these awards highlight the strong consensus among employees that Smith + Howard is on a winning trajectory. “It’s exciting to hear from an employee-driven survey that our team not only supports our vision but is also enthusiastic and fully engaged in helping us achieve it,” said Sean C. Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Smith + Howard. Survey comments from employees emphasized the firm’s supportive environment, which empowers innovation and excellence in client service. They also noted the benefits of remote work options, growth opportunities, and a focus on delivering value to clients. Taylor added that the firm’s leadership remains committed to fostering transparency, inclusiveness, innovation, and growth to attract and retain top talent. “We are genuinely excited about the future,” he said.

Smith + Howard’s recognition is further complemented by the honor paid to Taylor, who was named the Midsize Leadership Winner in the same category. Employees praised Taylor’s leadership, with one commenting, “He is passionate about the firm, the industry, and his employees.” Taylor’s dedication to fostering a positive and dynamic work environment, along with his commitment to the firm’s vision, has clearly resonated with the team, contributing to both his individual accolade and the firm’s overall success.

The AJC partnered with Energage, a research and consulting firm, to conduct the nomination and voting process. The results are based entirely on employee feedback, measuring key cultural drivers essential for organizational success. The Leadership Award recipients were chosen based on standout scores from employees’ anonymous responses to the Energage survey.

Smith + Howard is a top accounting firm serving businesses in the construction, distribution, hospitality, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, technology, and transportation/logistics sectors. Services include audit, cyber risk compliance and management, R&D credits, tax, international tax consulting, transfer pricing, and SOC reporting, among other offerings. Wealth management services are offered through Smith + Howard Wealth Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Adviser. Sales and use tax and property tax services are offered through the firm’s subsidiary, Synexus Tax Solutions™, LLC. Management consulting and Search services are offered by S+H Consulting Group, LLC and S+H Search, LLC.