Janine Zirrith

Janine Zirrith joined Wilkin & Guttenplan P.C. in 1985 and was appointed Firm Administrator in 1999. Prior to this appointment, Janine had served as office manager of the firm.

As Firm Administrator, Janine oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm and works closely with the firm’s Managing Partner and management team. She is instrumental in supporting the firm’s dynamic and unique culture. Janine also coordinates the responsibilities, activities and scheduling of the accounting and administrative staff to ensure a smooth work flow for efficiency and profitability. She also handles the myriad aspects of office administration, administrative training of all new hires, coordination of employee benefits and other personnel issues in support of all staff.

Janine coordinates the training and orientation for the firm’s multiple internship programs and is key in the recruiting efforts which include interviewing potential candidates, attending campus career fairs, and identifying and vetting potential staff and future leaders of the firm.

In addition, Janine has management responsibility for the 30,000 square foot office building owned and occupied by Wilkin & Guttenplan.

Professional Affiliations and Civic Achievements:

• Vice President of the Association for Accounting Administrators (AAA)
• Founder and Past President of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association for Accounting Administrators
• Recipient of the Association for Accounting Administration Distinguished Service Presidential Citation, 2004
• Recipient of the CPA Practice Management Forum’s ACE Award for Excellence in Accounting Administrations, 2005