The Team

Founder | Corporate Tax & Advisory 

Jillian works with incorporated business owners who want more than basic compliance. Her focus is helping clients understand their financials, plan ahead for tax, and make informed decisions as their businesses grow.

With over a 15+ of experience in public practice, Jillian specializes in corporate tax planning, owner-manager tax integration, and financial reporting for small to mid-sized corporations. She is known for explaining complex tax issues in plain language and helping clients feel confident about what comes next.

As the founder of Creekside Accounting, Jillian built the firm around proactive planning, clear communication, and organized processes - so clients always know where they stand and what to expect.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)
   
• Experience with owner-managed corporations

• Corporate tax advisory & support
   
• Serving Kelowna and the Okanagan
   

Outside of work, Jillian enjoys spending time with her family and staying active outdoors.

Accountant | Accounting & Corporate Tax Support

Danielle supports incorporated business clients by preparing corporate tax returns and assisting with ongoing accounting and compliance work. She plays a key role in ensuring information is accurate, organized, and ready for review, helping clients stay on track.

Danielle brings experience from both public practice and industry, including work with construction and property management companies. She holds an Accounting Diploma and a Bachelor of Business Administration, and she joined Creekside Accounting as a Corporate Tax Preparer after relocating to Kelowna in 2021.

Her background and attention to detail help ensure corporate filings are completed efficiently and in line with current requirements.

Area of Focus:

• Corporate tax return preparation (T2)
•  Compiled financial statement preparation
• Accounting and compliance support
• Financial record organization and review
   

Outside of work, Danielle enjoys reading, swimming, baking, and spending time outdoors. She values time with her young family and believes that doing work you enjoy and staying well-balanced leads to better outcomes - for both clients and team members.

Senior Tax Preparer & Bookkeeper 

Renee supports clients with day-to-day bookkeeping and personal tax preparation, helping ensure records are accurate, organized, and ready for year-end reporting. Her work plays an important role in keeping client files on track and supporting smooth tax filings.

Since joining Creekside Accounting in 2019, Renee has progressed from administrative support into a senior bookkeeping and tax preparation role. Her background in administration and small business ownership gives her a practical understanding of client needs and the importance of clear, consistent processes.

Renee holds an Administrative Assistant Certificate with distinction from Okanagan College and brings a detail-oriented, dependable approach to her work.

Area of Focus:

• Bookkeeping and ongoing accounting support
• Personal income tax preparation (T1) and review
• Supporting accurate and timely filings
   

Outside of work, Renee enjoys baking and spending time outdoors. She stays active through hiking, exploring in the side-by-side, dirt biking, and other adventurous pursuits with her family. 

Office Manager & Bookkeeper 

Carol supports both clients and the Creekside Accounting team by keeping day-to-day operations organized and client files on track. Her role as Office Manager and Bookkeeper helps ensure workflows run smoothly and information is handled accurately and efficiently.

Carol brings experience from a variety of industries, including private sector roles, banking, provincial government, and the legal industry. She holds an Administrative Assistant Certificate from Saskatoon Business College and completed the Bookkeeping and Accounting Technician program at Okanagan College in 2024.

After completing her practicum with Creekside Accounting, Carol joined the team full-time as Office Manager and Bookkeeper, where she plays a key role in supporting consistent client service and internal processes.

Area of Focus:

• Office coordination and workflow support
• Bookkeeping and record maintenance
• Client documentation and organization
   

Outside of work, Carol enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching movies, and going for walks. She is a proud mom and grandma and believes it is never too late to continue learning and building new skills.