Audit Team

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 Jon Cushman has been a CPA since 2009 and has served a diverse array of audit clients including governments, housing authorities, schools, casinos, construction companies, manufacturing facilities and benefit plans. In addition to financial and compliance audits, Jonathan has served clients with forensic investigations, internal control consultations and audit preparation needs.

Jonathan also provides financial managerial services for clients through monthly and annual financial closing processes, preparing and presenting financial analysis, and overseeing both cash receipt and disbursement processes.

In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with family and recreating outdoors. He received his Masters of Accountancy from the University of Montana and an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps after completing two deployments to Iraq as a Sergeant in the infantry. 

 Jacob is an Audit Manager who has spent the majority of his career serving Tribal Governments, Tribal Enterprises, and commercial entities. Jacob graduated from the University of New Mexico Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Jacob is licensed as a CPA in the state of New Mexico and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He assists clients with financial statement drafting, compliance audits, single audits, financial statement audits, indirect cost proposals, and audit preparation services of the entire client trial balance. He has a passion for solving complex accounting situations and providing the highest quality experience for his clients. Jacob has come to be highly valued by his clients for the unique combination of accounting acumen and the personable nature he brings to the table. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, skiing, and has a passion for restoring classic automobiles.   

      Ethan is a Senior Auditor who has been in public accounting since 2020. Ethan graduated from Bushnell University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is currently studying for the CPA. He assists clients with bank reconciliations, audit preparation, biannual fixed asset inventories, 1099 preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, cash reconciliations, fixed asset reconciliations, fund balance reconciliations, long-term debt reconciliations, SEFA reconciliations, financial statement drafting, single audits, compliance audits, and investment reconciliations. He also provides training to clients on monthly reconciliation tasks. He has extensive experience in client service and brings value to the Cushman team through his attention to detail and outgoing nature.     

  Alexander is currently a senior at Eastern Washington University and is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Accounting. He will graduate in the summer of 2023 and will continue pursuing his Master of Professional Accounting through Eastern Washington University. Soon after, he plans to obtain his CPA license. He is an auditor who serves tribes throughout the country with bank reconciliations, compliance audits, single audits, financial audits, and interfund reconciliations. He is a passionate and motivated hard worker with an ambition for success. In his spare time, he enjoys playing soccer, snowboarding, and spending time with his family.        

  Geoffrey is currently pursuing his Master of Accounting from the University of New Mexico, where he will graduate in the spring of 2024. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of New Mexico. Soon after graduation, he plans to sit for the CPA exam. He is an auditor who assists clients throughout the country with bank reconciliations, audit preparation, fixed asset reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, SEFA reconciliations, and prepaid reconciliations. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, loves being outdoors, and actively participates in his community in Zuni, NM.

Candice Cushman has been in the public accounting field since 2014 and is currently sitting for the CPA exam. As a consultant, she obtains an understanding of client’s existing financial management system and staff duties, identifies problems and inefficiencies within the system, provides solutions, assists with implementation of those solutions, drafts policies and procedures, and trains staff on the new approved protocols.  When serving as a Contract CFO, she obtains an understanding of the client’s accounting process and guides staff on the reconciliation of accounts. Candice also serves clients with casino internal control, cigarette tax compact compliance, financial, and OMB Super-circular audits. Candice was born in Montana and graduated from Montana State University.  She has a passion for the outdoors, beach, cooking, and family. 

    Brandon graduated from Bushnell University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Brandon has served a variety of accounting clients in both the commercial and tribal government sectors. He assists clients with 1099 preparation, audit preparation, indirect cost calculations, budgeting, assisting with journal entries to ensure the grant expenditures align with the intended budget, accounts payable reconciliations, SEFA reconciliations, cash reconciliations, capital asset reconciliations, investment reconciliations, and assisting clients with resolving complex bank reconciliations. He has a strong background in team management and leadership. 

  Bridger is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Montana State University. He then plans on obtaining a Master of Professional Accountancy from Montana State University by the summer of 2024 and becoming a CPA. He assists clients with bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, budgeting, indirect cost calculations, audit preparation, SEFA reconciliations, grant reporting, fixed asset reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, and 1099 preparation. He has a strong academic background and always strives for excellence when working on various projects. 

  Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and International Business from Washington State University. Elizabeth’s next planned milestone is to earn her CPA license. She assists clients with indirect cost proposals, cash reconciliations, SEFA reconciliations, fixed asset reconciliations, accounts payable reconciliations, bank reconciliations, financial statement drafting, and 1099 preparation. Elizabeth previously volunteered through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to help low-income individuals file their taxes for free. Elizabeth enjoys gardening, camping trips, and social gatherings. 

  Taya is currently attending Montana State University in Bozeman, where she formerly worked as a Student Accounting Associate. Taya plans to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Sociology-Criminology, then pursue her Master of Business Administration. After that, she plans to become a CPA. She assists clients with bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, SEFA reconciliations, grant reporting, budgeting, and indirect cost calculations. She was born and raised on a family farm in Montana, where she hopes to reside after graduation. 

  Lindsey is currently pursuing a Master of Professional Accounting through Eastern Washington University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Whitworth University. She assists clients with bank reconciliations, audit preparation, 1099 preparation, and resolving complex bank reconciliation issues. She also works on preparing client invoices, reconciling cash, maintaining receivable and payable subledgers, and preparing QuickBooks financial statements. Additionally, she assists with payroll, state and federal compliance, and preparing 941, W2, Workers’ Compensation, FUTA, and SUTA filings. She strives to bring value to all projects with enthusiasm, careful attention to detail, and a drive to succeed. She currently lives in the Seattle area and enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time outside. `

Helen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with concentration in marketing from the University of Washington in Tacoma. She assists with preparing client invoices, reconciling cash, maintaining receivable and payable subledgers, and preparing QuickBooks financial statements. She also assists with payroll, state and federal compliance, and preparing 941, W2, 1099, Workers’ Compensation, FUTA, and SUTA filings.