Chris Day
Senior Bookkeeper
Chris Day is a nonprofit administrator, bookkeeper and tireless supporter of small community-run and grassroots organizations. Chris previously acted as Managing Director of Northwest Film Forum from 2016-2024, where he oversaw the organization’s finances, HR and perhaps most notably its fiscal sponsorship program, supporting over 200 organizations and film projects in achieving their success. When he finds any free minutes in the day, he is a musician, film editor, and all-around appreciator of all things media history.
Billy Farrell
COO and Senior Bookkeeper
Billy Farrell is a former nonprofit executive and alumni of the Master in Public Administration Public Finance program at the Daniel J Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. Billy has a passion for spreadsheets. He takes pride in assisting organizations to streamline their financial operations. When he is not doing reconciliation in Quickbooks, he is backpacking through a national park.
Josef Krebs
CEO and Management Consultant
Josef Krebs brings more than 20 years of experience in non-profit and small business management and revenue growth. He’s worked with dozens of small companies to develop strong growth plans, maximize their efficiency, and drive results. He’s a music, theatre, and reading buff who enjoys cooking for dinner parties and going on walks.
Sharlene McCambridge
Founder
Sharlene McCambridge started Seattle Accounting Services in 2012 with a mission to “Help small business owners manage their accounting one set of QuickBooks at a time.” Prior to accomplishing this goal, she worked as a Tax Accountant at Jackson, Morgan & Hunt, PLLC for seven years, after working as a Senior Accountant at Starbucks for 12 years. She retired her CPA license in 2021 and scaled down her bookkeeping business to part-time so she can spend more time fulfilling her dream of creating art and jewelry to bring joy to those she encounters in her travels.
Madelyn Wilson
Senior Accountant
Madelyn Wilson received her Undergraduate and Masters degree in Accounting at the University of Arizona, during which she acquired her CPA license. She has experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm as well as internal accounting/finance for a start-up company. Madelyn believes the core of any successful business begins with strong bookkeeping. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and daughter by going on walks and trying new local restaurants.
Experienced Advisors
It takes a lot of hard work and time to find the right talent that has the expertise to care for your business’s financial health and even more time to stay up-to-date with all federal, state and local compliance and regulations that govern your business. All of that effort could be put into marketing, fundraising, or giving you some time away to rest and recharge. Hiring experienced advisors saves you that time and headache. We know how businesses and nonprofits work and have the ability to step in immediately to help your organization succeed without lengthy contracts or commitments.
Staying Power
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the average employee tenure at their respective workplace has decreased each year since 2010. Turnover places an increasing pressure on organizations. Not long after spending considerable time and resources hiring and training a new staff member, you might have to begin the process all over again. With Seattle Accounting Services, you can skip all of that worry. We have the ability to stay with you as you grow, and to provide consistent services that meet your evolving needs.
Responsiveness & Expediency
We strive to help you create an automated, streamline and predictable financial process that your business can depend on. However, we also recognize that crises and questions arise without notice and often at the most inconvenient times. Our value to your business is that we will be there when you need us and you will have access to someone who knows your business. Don’t waste your time waiting on hold for a large corporation when you can be working with someone in your community.
One Step Ahead
Many of our clients recognize that they need help but often need assistance in identifying areas for growth within their organization. Our team has been through the ringer and knows what it takes to move organizations from a place of complacency and confusion to a foundation of efficiency and success. Our consultants focus on your specific needs and use our expertise to find community-specific next steps and solutions for your business.