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August 16, 2021

Bill Gerber, 2006 40 Under Forty Winner

Year Won: 2006

Current Age: 50

Current Title: Co-Founder

Current Company: AccountingDepartment.com

Q: What is your biggest professional accomplishment since receiving this award?

A: In the years since winning the 40 under 40, my greatest professional achievement has been in building a successful, growing company along with my partner Dennis Najjar, CPA which not only helps American businesses scale and operate responsibility but has also created an opportunity for countless working professionals to find true work and life balance. Knowing that AccountingDepartment.com has helped hundreds of American businesses and hundreds of American employees thrive gives me both purpose and pride.

While we’ve been tested many times throughout our company history, there was no greater test than operating as a business supporting businesses during the pandemic. Through our commitment to our clients and employees, a particular moment of pride for me was not laying off a single employee as a result of the economic downturn while also retaining 99% of our clients through meaningful pivots and adaptation that allowed us to work directly with clients to navigate the crisis.

Coming out on the other end of the pandemic with a growing business that has both doubled sales year over year while also increasing our overall employee count to over 150+ US, Full-time with benefits and 401k match brings me the greatest joy as a business owner.