Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP (TEG) is pleased to announce that several professionals on our Outsourced Accounting team have earned various certifications. These certifications demonstrate their commitment to continued education and advancement of their skill sets to better serve our clients.
Sage Intacct Certifications
Sage Intacct, an ERP accounting software, helps finance professionals and business owners increase efficiency and drive growth for their organizations. As the only AICPA-preferred financial management solution, Sage Intacct financial management software delivers the automation and controls around billing, accounting, and reporting that finance needs to reduce errors, stay audit-ready, and scale the business.
Sage Intacct Accounting Specialist Certification
A Sage Intacct Accounting Specialist performs financial transactions and generates financial reports for clients. In order to earn this certificate, a professional must take the Sage Intacct Fundamentals course, during which they learn how to navigate and perform accounting functions. After they complete the course, they need to pass the required Sage Intacct Accounting Specialist exam. The TEG professionals who have earned this certificate include:- Chris Stetler
- Barb Sanborn
- Jane Cornett, MBA
Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist Certification
Professionals who have earned the Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist Certificate have taken 4 ½ days of extensive classroom training and have passed the required Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist exam. As a certified Sage Intacct Implementation Specialist, these professionals are able to assist clients with converting their current accounting software to Sage Intacct, configuring their company file, and customizing reports and dashboards. The TEG professionals who have earned this certificate include:- Barbara Sanborn
- Jane Cornett, MBA
Client Accounting Advisory Services (CAAS)
The Client Accounting Advisory Services Certification demonstrates a professional’s expertise in the fundamental client accounting service deliverables. To earn a CAAS Certificate from CPA.com & AICPA, a professional must attend a 2-day Digital Client Advisory Services Roadmap Workshop and take the assigned self-study courses. The TEG professionals who have earned this certificate include:
- Barbara Sanborn
- Jane Cornett, MBA
Bill.com
Bill.com is a cloud accounting solution that integrates with accounting and banking systems to help small to medium-sized businesses save time. Bill.com offers integrated bill payment, online invoicing, and cash flow management solutions for companies. This solution currently integrates with QuickBooks Online, XERO, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite.
Using Bill.com, our Outsourced Accounting team is able to provide back office support to our clients. The professionals who have earned this certificate include:
- Barbara Sanborn
- Elizabeth Herr
- Kristen O'Connell, CPP
- Amy Harris
ExpensifyApproved!
Expensify is an application for expense management, receipt scanning, and business travel. Expensify integrates with QuickBooks, X
ERO, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, TSheets, and more.
ERO, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Bill.com, TSheets, and more.Utilizing Expensify as one of our outsourced accounting tools, we are able to automate the entire expense reporting process. The TEG professional who has earned this certificate is:
- Jane Cornett, MBA
About These Professionals:
Barbara SanbornBarb has over 20 years experience as an Outsourced Accountant. She specializes in software conversions, implementations, integrations, and training. She is knowledgeable in a variety of software applications including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Bill.com, as well as, various industry-specific software.
Jane Cornett, MBA
Jane joined Trout, Ebersole, & Groff, LLP in 2018 as a Manager in Outsourced Accounting. Prior to joining our firm, Jane worked as a Controller for over seventeen years in 
various manufacturing industries. She graduated from York College of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and received a Master of Business Administration degree from Lebanon Valley College.
various manufacturing industries. She graduated from York College of Pennsylvania (magna cum laude) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and received a Master of Business Administration degree from Lebanon Valley College.As an Outsourced Accounting Manager, Jane provides Controller level services including comparative reporting (KPI's) and management financial deliverables for various firm clients.
Elizabeth Herr
Elizabeth joined Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP in 2005. She has over 25 years of experience as an Outsourced Accountant and specializes in troubleshooting and support. Elizabeth has extensive training and experience with QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Bill.com.As an Outsourced Accountant, Elizabeth assists clients with book cleanup and period end closings, as well as training, troubleshooting, and disaster support.
Christopher Stetler
Chris joined Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP in 2013. Before starting at the firm, he worked as a business banker at a local bank. He graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2011. Chris serves on the firm’s Estate & Trust, Business Development, and Outsourced Accounting Committees.Kristen O'Connell, CPP
Kristen joined Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP in 2018. As a Certified Payroll Professional, she brings 10 years of payroll experience to the firm. She is a member of the Outsourced Accounting Services Team where she actively seeks ways to improve and streamline client’s payroll systems, capabilities and procedures. Kristen stays abreast of federal, state and local requirements as well as proposed legislation. Her areas of expertise include payroll taxes, wage & hour law, process implementation and proficiency in Payroll software.
Amy HarrisAmy has over 20 years’ experience as an Outsourced Accountant. She assists clients with book cleanup and period end closings, as well as training, troubleshooting, and disaster support. Amy is knowledgeable in a variety of software with experience in software conversions, implementations, integrations, and training on various industry-specific software.
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