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Claude Bissell, Author and Educator
Kathryn Jacobs
Owner
Certified Bookkeeper
Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor
Notary Public
I started my career by pursuing my passion - a degree in Culinary Arts. I then pursued another degree in Hospitality Management. It was throughout my studies and my early career as a restauranteur and private caterer that I realized my affinity for accounting.
When my husband Daniel and I were married I had the privilege of taking on the bookkeeping of his business - Mr. Camera, Inc. - the largest television production company in Las Vegas.
After achieving my Bookkeeping Certification, I decided to expand this into a company of my own - Umbrella Bookkeeping, LLC. I am also a Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor as well as a Notary Public.
I have extensive experience with both for-profit and non-profit businesses, from bookkeeping to secretary of state filings, business taxes to independent audit readiness.
Welcome. I look forward to working with you.
Hailey Dobson
Bookkeeper
Certified Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor
Jesika Hobbs
Bookkeeper
Jesika is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and has worked extensively in Administration and Auditing. She is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) in Clark County, and is also passionate about educating others on Cystic Fibrosis awareness. She has three cats, and she and her husband are expecting a bundle of joy in May 2021.
Jesika joined the Umbrella Bookkeeping team in October 2018 as an A/P Specialist, and is now a full-charge bookkeeper and account manager.
Chelsea Crandall
Bookkeeper
Chelsea is a student at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, working toward her Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Once complete, she plans to begin studying for the CPA exam.
Julia Monahan
Bookkeeper
Julia is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Born and raised in Downtown Las Vegas, she has 3 years of experience in inventory management and administration.
Julia joined the Umbrella Bookkeeping team in September 2020 as a Jr. Bookkeeper. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, drawing, and spending time with her family and two cats, Robot and Frankenstein.
Shea Okamoto
Administrative Assistant
Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Shea is a graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration and has experience working with nonprofit institutions. She is now working toward her Master's Degree in Business. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Shea joined the Umbrella Bookkeeping team in December 2019 as our Administrative Assistant, and has become nothing short of the glue that keeps us together.
What is a Certified Bookkeeper?
Company owners about to hire a bookkeeper are entrusting their most important possession to a stranger. They want to know that they are not putting their precious asset at risk.
Yet, most owners have no way of evaluation a bookkeeper. That is why the Certified Bookkeeper designation through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) has become so important.
Certification assures an employer that this bookkeeper has the proven skills and knowledge needed to make adjusting entries, monthly bank reconciliations, payroll, depreciation, inventory, as well as installing the internal controls needed to protect company assets.
To become a Certified Bookkeeper, you must fully understand double-entry accounting; pass a four-part national certification exam at a Prometric Test Center; Sign a code of ethics to assure commitment to integrity; Have 2 years full-time bookkeeping experience; Constantly update your skill-set by earning 20 continuing education credits each year.
Kathryn Jacobs Credentials
Associates of Science, Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science , Hospitality Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Certified Professional Bookkeeper & Member
AIPB
Quickbooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
Intuit Quickbooks
Notary Public
Nevada Secretary of State
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