Janelle has over 20 years of public accounting experience, providing a wide variety of tax and consulting services to a broad range of clients. Janelle has extensive experience working with closely held businesses and their owners in the construction, manufacturing and natural resources industries. Additionally, she is a certified financial planner and has experience helping clients as a business advisor, applying tax technical and other knowledge to consult on a variety of areas including tax planning, business direction and sales of businesses.
Prior to joining Schneider Downs, Janelle served as a Tax Managing Director at a large global public accounting firm. She currently provides services to the firm’s clients that include coordination and review of corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns, including implementation of tax strategies.
B.S.—Accounting, University of Pittsburgh, summa cum laude
Member—The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member— Construction Financial Management Association
Member— Schneider Downs Construction Industry Group
Member— Schneider Downs Manufacturing Industry Group
Past Board Member—HEARTH, North Hills Affordable Housing
Graduate of Leadership Development Initiative XIX (Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.)
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERtm Practitioner
Do you have a hobby/personal passion?
The beach, traveling, music, coffee.
What was your childhood dream?
To be a doctor.
People would be surprised to know that I…
lived in Australia for a period of time while attending college.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
No two days are ever the same in public accounting. This profession is much more dynamic than most people think.
What was your first job?
A cashier/hostess at a Kings Family Restaurant.
Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
Go outside with my daughters.
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Pick up the phone and call someone instead of emailing/messaging them.
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Big Problem: Accurately Gauging Employee Credit Card Usage.
Big Thinking: Revised Policies To Safeguard Client Funds.
