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About Our Firm

Background

For years, NW Accounting Professionals, LLC has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as financial statements.

We differentiate ourselves from the competition by personally focusing on your company, and not merely handing your account off to junior staff.  By being more involved with your company we can anticipate your needs better and be a more active part of your team.   Our experience in construction accounting is invaluable; it takes years to acquire the knowledge required for construction accounting. Unlike other industries, construction is a very specialized field and has very complex needs to provide the surety and lenders with proper information.  We have dedicated ourselves and our education to help your company grow and thrive.  Our philosophy is: The more successful your business is, the more successful we are.  

NW Accounting Professionals, LLC is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. NW Accounting Professionals, LLC is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We utilize open communication, honesty and respect to develop a strategy based on the clients individual circumstances. By being more involved with the client we can better anticipate their needs and be a more proactive part of their team.  

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose NW Accounting Professionals, LLC receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

Tyler W. Young, CPA, CCIFP

  • Licensed CPA in Washington and Oregon
  • Licensed CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)
  • Member Surety Association of Oregon
  • Specializing in Construction Accounting & Taxation
  • Graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems, 2005
  • Graduated from Clark College with an Associates in Arts with Honors, 2003
  • Joined the firm in 2002

G. Jake Chezik – CPA

  • Licensed CPA in Washington & Oregon  
  • Member of the BIA & Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce 
  • Graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy Degree (MAcc)
  • Focus on estates, trusts, construction, & small business Taxation 
  • Joined the firm in 2015
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Randolph Scott Gilcrease II, CPA

  • Graduated from Washington State University with dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Finance
  • Joined the firm in 2015

Eric Woods, CPA

  • Licensed CPA in Washington and Oregon  
  • Graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy  
  • Seasoned tax preparer specializing in Corporate and Individual tax returns  
  • Joined the firm in 2018  

Kevin M Kennedy – CPA

  • Graduated from Kennesaw State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy
  • Over 25 years experience in Accounting and Tax
  • CPA since 2006
  • Joined the firm in 2021

Bre Waddell - Office Manager

  • Graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Leadership
  • 10 years experience in Office Management and Administrative Services
  • Customer service and support specialist
  • Joined the firm in 2014

Tammy Burke - Bookkeeper

  • 15 years experience in full charge bookkeeping
  • Specializing in Trucking/Transportation Industry Reporting and Construction Bookkeeping
  • Payroll and Quarterly Reporting
  • Currently studying for Enrolled Agent Certification
  • Joined the firm in 2011

Vanessa Madrid – Bookkeeper

  • Graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture
  • Worked in the architectural field as a designer and project manager for 11 years
  • Small business owner and manager for the past 10 years
  • Bookkeeping experience through various avenues
  • Joined the firm in 2015

Julie Kasowski - Bookkeeper

  • Graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 4 years auditing and accounting experience in the medical industry
  • 15 years experience in customer service
  • Joined the firm in 2016

Russell T. Hebert - Bookkeeper

  • Washington State University Student
  • 7 years experience as a small business owner
  • Joined the firm in 2018

Mimi Posselt - Bookkeeper

  • 25 years bookkeeping experience
  • 18 years individual income tax preparation
  • 12 years experience as a small business owner
  • Joined the firm in 2019

Ryan DesRochers - Bookkeeper

  • Received Bachelor of Science, Accounting from Western Governors University
  • Currently working towards becoming a CPA
  • Certified QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor since 2015
  • Authorized Intuit Reseller & QuickBooks Solution Provider since 2015
  • Joined firm in 2021

Anna Stukov – Bookkeeper

  • Graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Business Management
  • Joined the firm in 2021

Adriel Ortiz

  • 2 years bookkeeping experience
  • 9 years customer service experience
  • Joined the firm in 2021