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Hey there, I am Andrea Altman. I have a BS in Accounting from State University of New York at New Paltz. I started my public accounting career in 1994 after moving south (for good) to Atlanta. I have 25 years' experience in payroll and payroll taxes, sales tax, QuickBooks, corporate, partnership and individual taxation. In my off time I enjoy traveling, gardening, venturing to new restaurants (and then trying to replicate the better dishes at home), reading, and spending time with my cats.
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I have been a CPA practicing in Atlanta since the early 80's. I have a degree in accounting from The University of Tennessee. My areas of expertise include tax and working with small business owners. I also do estate tax returns (706) and gift tax returns (709). When not working I like to play guitar in a cover band with other friends who also want to retain their youth.
Halli is a junior at Kennesaw State University. She is working towards her BBA in Management. After working on a special filing project for Killingsworth Spencer in summer 2020, she was hired as a bookkeeping and administrative intern in December 2020. Before Killingsworth Spencer, she worked on-campus at KSU for two years. She is very excited to broaden her accounting and management skills through working with the staff here and to take on the bookkeeping duties for several of the firm's amazing clients.
Janet was an extraordinary woman and a trailblazer in so many ways. She made Partner at the age of 28 in a large local firm - Halligan & Associates, CPA, P.C. After Tony's passing in 1992, Janet kept Tony's legacy alive with his clients that dated back to the mid-1950s. Janet forged another trail in 2001 when she formed Killingsworth CPA, P.C. Some of Janet's many gifts included her ability to analyze and break down complex tax problems for her clients so they were more easily understood. She also had a gift to teach her staff.
Janet was married to John R. McAlister for nearly 31 years, and she leaves behind two magnificent daughters. She fought her battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer with dignity and grace. Some of her last wishes included keeping the Killingsworth Spencer CPAs culture and the team together. Anyone who ever met Janet knew her to be a great friend and inspiration. Her legacy will live on with a host of friends, clients, and colleagues who miss her smile, kindness, and passion for her work.
Judy Bernhard, CPA, is not only our Resident Tax Manager, but she also heads up our tax resolution department. She is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She is a graduate of LSU with a degree in Accounting, along with an MBA. She taught accounting classes at LSU. She became a licensed CPA in 1985. Judy has been with Killingsworth CPA, P.C. (now Killingsworth Spencer, LLC) since 2005. She works with clients on their business and personal tax returns and she is the person you want on your team when there is an accounting mess to clean up. She fights for her client's rights the same way she would for a family member. She is blunt and "to the point", but when clients see the results of her efforts when she's working to solve their tax debt, they understand this attitude gets RESULTS.
Justin is an accounting professional with 7 years of experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, and payroll specialist. He attended the University of Georgia, where he majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Justin was also a 4-year letter man for the Georgia Football Team.
At Killingsworth Spencer, Justin specializes in bookkeeping and payroll processing. He is registered as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor with experience working with business owners from many different industries, including real estate professionals, Lawyers, and Engineers.
In addition to his expertise as an accountant, Justin is also passionate about helping clients meet their financial goals. Justin is a registered investment advisor holding a series 6 and 63 License. He focuses on helping clients with tax-advantaged retirement strategies, college plans, and estate planning.
Justin is a servant at heart, and he enjoys helping his client navigate through complex financial topics.
All clients have challenges that are unique to their individual situations. I am passionate about our firm serving these essentials and providing clarity and confidence to each. My goal is to make sure that all our clients know we are partners dedicated to their success, and that all feel well served by Killingsworth Spencer.
My background begins with a B.S. degree in Accounting from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. While in college, I was an Administrative Assistant for an international benefits and consulting firm and stayed on as a Retirement Benefits Specialist after graduation. Upon marrying a U.S. Navy sailor, I got
the value of experience in different fields as we moved to new duty stations. I worked for regional bank in Human Resources in Connecticut, co-managed a Temp Agency in New York, and managed a large Marina in Washington State, all before having children and then choosing to Home School them, leading
Hi, my name is Mary Nadler, and I am the new Bookkeeping professional here at Killingsworth Spencer. I have been involved in the accounting and bookkeeping profession for over 25 years and I love working with numbers. I especially like to help our clients be able to make better financial decisions when they have up-to-date books and records. I grew up in Cape Cod, MA, and I love the Ocean. Yes, the water is always cold, and I am a Patriot's fan. I must admit that I prefer the warmer waters of the Gulf of Mexico. I love music (especially Fleetwood Mac and I have seen them live at least ten times), travel, movies, reading, and a good steak. I have a 26-year-old daughter and we still enjoy spending time together when we can.
Mason Hardin, EA is a local, from Marietta, GA. A graduate of GA State College and University with a degree in Accounting. He has been with Killingsworth Spencer since 2017, and he became an Enrolled Agent (EA) in 2018. Mason does taxes for small business and individuals. Judy discovered his unique talent for IRS tax resolution when he helped her with a difficult case soon after he started with Killingsworth Spencer. Judy and the other firm Principal's encouraged Mason to finish his EA program so he could take on a more active role in the tax resolution department.