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Accela provides a platform of cloud-based productivity and civic engagement solutions to governments of all sizes worldwide. The Accela Civic Platform includes solutions to cost-effectively manage critical enterprise functions, and mobile apps to foster greater citizen engagement. From asset, land and legislative management to licensing, finance, environmental health and more, Accela’s software drives efficiency for more than 2,200 governments, including over fifty percent of America’s largest cities. The Company was named Government Technology’s GovTech100 in 2016, a distinction of the top 100 companies focused on government customers. read more
Accela Company Culture
Accela Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Accela's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A-Perks & Benefits
B-Compensation
C+Professional Development
C+Environment
CAccela CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gary Kovacs
53 /100
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Diversity at Accela
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Accela
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Accela have rated Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Accela eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-69
Accela employees are -69% more likely to recommend Accela as a great place to work
| 8% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 77% | Detractors |
Working at Accela
Working at Accela is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Accela employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Accela’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Accela was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Accela
D
Overall Company Culture at Accela is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Accela ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAccela Employee Reviews
Out of 18 Accela employee reviews, 53% were positive. The remaining 47% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Accela improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 53% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 47% |
Positive Reviews From Accela Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Not much talking about small stuff and micro managing
- What did you like most about the interview process?Thought they were good company.
- What did you like most about the interview process?not a lot. A long and slow process. Multiple interviews, and not quick to decide.
Constructive Feedback From Accela Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Publish pay scales, stop discouraging managers from giving high review scores, reinstate benefits (401k match, Cell Phone reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, Health insurance stipend) to pre-pandemic levels, ensure increases are above inflation, emphasize retention of current staff over new hires
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Need to appreciate the people at each level
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Need to stop laying off people
Accela Company Information
Accela Company Overview
Accela was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Gary Kovacs. Since its inception 27 years ago, Accela has grown to 575 employees.
Accela Mission, Vision & Values
Accela Mission & Values
Accela provides a platform of cloud-based productivity and civic engagement solutions to governments of all sizes worldwide. The Accela Civic Platform includes solutions to cost-effectively manage critical enterprise functions, and mobile apps to foster greater citizen engagement. From asset, land and legislative management to licensing, finance, environmental health and more, Accela’s software drives efficiency for more than 2,200 governments, including over fifty percent of America’s largest cities. The Company was named Government Technology’s GovTech100 in 2016, a distinction of the top 100 companies focused on government customers.
| Headquarter | 2633 Camino Ramon San Ramon, CA 94583 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.accela.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | 925-659-3200 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Accela Competitors
Accela competitors include e.Republic, Olo, and Code for America. Accela ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Accela compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Accela Employees
Accela has 575 employees. 18 employees at Accela have reviewed Accela across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 18 Accela employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Accela are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Accela, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Accela are not very pleased with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Accela are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Accela believe the environment at Accela is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Accela is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at Accela work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Accela are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Accela employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Accela report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
90% of Accela employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Accela employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
60% of Accela employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Accela - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Accela is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Accela employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Accela KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Accela's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Accela employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Accela CEO & Leadership
Accela CEO - Gary Kovacs
53 /100
Gary’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gary in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Gary Kovacs’s employees rank Accela in the Top 15% for Manager, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Kovacs is generally unpopular with Accela employees, but ranks especially low with employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Accela’s competitors, Gary Kovacs ranks below Olo CEO Noah Glass.
Accela Leadership
The Accela Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Gary Kovacs, Chief Revenue Officer Dennis Michalis, and Sr. Vice President, Sales Sue Abladian
Gary Kovacs CEO / President
Gary Kovacs serves as the CEO / President of Accela.
Dennis Michalis Chief Revenue Officer
Dennis Michalis serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Accela. Dennis started at Accela in Oct of 2018. Dennis currently... read more
Sue Abladian Sr. Vice President, Sales
Sue Abladian serves as the Sr. Vice President, Sales of Accela.
Darryl Booth Senior Vice President / General Manager
Darryl Booth serves as the Senior Vice President / General Manager of Accela. Darryl started at Accela in Jul of 2015.... read more
Elton Sotello Senior VP, Services
Elton Sotello serves as the Senior VP, Services of Accela.
Dave Rusconi Senior Vice President, Cloud Operations
Dave Rusconi serves as the Senior Vice President, Cloud Operations of Accela. Dave started at Accela in Oct of 2018.... read more
Scott Cobb Vice President, Strategy & Business Operations
Scott Cobb serves as the Vice President, Strategy & Business Operations of Accela. Scott started at Accela in Feb of... read more
Dustin Whisenhunt VP of Sales
Dustin Whisenhunt serves as the VP of Sales of Accela. Dustin started at Accela in Feb of 2018. Dustin currently resides... read more
Accela Salaries
How much does Accela pay?
How much do people at Accela get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Accela is $130,798, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,219, or $63 per hour.
At Accela, the highest paid job is a Designer at $255,270 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,907 annually. Average Accela salaries by department include: IT at $107,730, Customer Support at $73,509, HR at $140,217, and Finance at $98,297. Half of Accela salaries are above $132,219.
10 employees at Accela rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 10 employees at Accela rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $182k | $182k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $234k | $234k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$130,798*
Average Compensation
$132,219*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Accela Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Accela
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Accela across various culture dimensions.
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Accela Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Accela PTO
Accela's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Accela's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Accela's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Accela applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Accela has a total of 575 employees
9
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 89% Granted (8 out of 9)
- 11% Denied (1 out of 9)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 9)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 9)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Accela on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 25% | |
Product | 25% | |
Customer Support | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Salt Lake City | 25% | |
San Francisco | 25% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Accela
What is Accela address?
Accela location is at 2633 Camino Ramon
Who is the CEO of Accela?
Accela CEO is Gary Kovacs, their score by employees is 53
What is Accela eNPS?
The eNPS for Accela is -69
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Accela?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 182k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Accela?
The average salaries for Finance in Accela is 98k
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