Miller Verchota is a place of business where people can come and express their needs, have high expectations for success, and walk away with an optimistic satisfied outlook on their taxes and accounting in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Our tried-and-true strategies make tax season simple and stress-free. With expert guidance tailored to your unique needs, you’ll navigate taxes confidently and efficiently, knowing you’re backed by a team committed to your financial success.
Our team is composed of highly qualified, experienced advisors who are committed to making the tax process straightforward, strategic, and fully aligned with your financial goals.
We understand that each client has unique needs. Our approach involves analyzing your financial situation, identifying opportunities for savings, and tax strategies that fit your individual or business goals.
Running a business comes with enough challenges—bookkeeping and tax preparation shouldn’t be one of them. Proper financial management helps you stay compliant, organized, and prepared for growth. Let us handle the numbers so you can focus on what matters most—growing your busines
Mary Miller, CPA, CVA, founded the company in August of 2000. She graduated from Columbia College with a major in accounting/business. She is an active member of The Illinois CPA Society, AICPA, and The National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.
After owning her own accounting business from 1990 until May 1994, she merged with a local public accounting firm. In August 2000, she and her partner, John Verchota, formed Miller Verchota, Inc., and have continuously grown the firm. Mary is very active in the Community. She is a past president of the Rotary Club of Crystal Lake Dawnbreakers and a past treasurer of the Rotary International District 6440 Treasurer. Mary earned a Trustee Emeritus title after serving two terms as a Board Trustee of McHenry County College. She is a past treasurer and board member of the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce and is past treasurer and board member of the Crystal Lake Chamber. Mary currently serves on the Finance Committee of Resurrection Church of Woodstock. Her philosophy has been to give back to the community in which her business thrives and her family resides.
John has a Masters degree in Taxation from DePaul University and has been a CPA since 1977 (the year he graduated from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin). He has worked in local public accounting his entire career.
John has been a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Illinois CPA Society since May of 1978. He served for eleven years as a board member of Family Services & Community Mental Health Center in McHenry, is a current member and past treasurer of the McHenry Chamber of Commerce, and served as a past president and treasurer of The Rotary Club of McHenry. John currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years experience working with business, individual, and not-for-profit clients providing tax, attest, planning, consulting, software training, and process development services. Enjoys long walks on the beach and pretends that he’s still an athlete.
Matthew Barber is a CPA in Illinois with over four years of audit experience, including private companies, nonprofits, 401(k) plans, and internal audits. He believes maintaining a fiduciary responsibility builds lasting client relationships while delivering professional work. Matthew is expanding his skills in bookkeeping and tax work. A Columbia College of Missouri graduate with an accounting degree, he has also completed AICPA courses. Outside work, Matthew enjoys Chicago sports, time with his black lab Tiki, and ballroom dancing.
Kathy is an Enrolled Agent with 20 years of tax experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Lewis University and a Masters in the Science of Taxation from Northern Illinois University. She is currently pursuing her CPA certification and striving to stay up to date with the ever-
Brittney graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale with her bachelor’s degree in accounting and a minor in marketing in 2022. She is currently pursuing her CPA licensure. Currently, she specializes in tax preparation and financial services for clients. In her spare time, she is either reading, going to concerts, or cheering on her favorite Chicago sports teams.
Drew graduated from Purdue University in May of 2024 and is a hopeful CPA candidate. At present he takes on clients to audit their financial statements. In his spare time, he can be seen cheering on his alma mater in various sports and enjoying various musicians and artists.
Terri joined Miller Verchota in 2018 as a part-time Bookkeeper/Accountant. She earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting in 1997 from Eastern Illinois University. She has over 20 years of Accounting experience. Currently Terri specializes in corporate tax preparation and financial services and payroll taxes. Terri lives in Prairie Grove with her Husband and has two adult aged sons.
Janelly is a valued member of the Miller Verchota team, specializing in bookkeeping, billing, client annual reporting, and managing sales and payroll taxes. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from American Intercontinental University, as well as certifications in tax accounting assistance and bookkeeping from Harper College.
With a solid background in administration and accounting, combined with her commitment to excellence, Janelly plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission, vision, and values. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family.
With over 20 years of professional experience, Ashley serves as a skilled Office Administrator at Miller Verchota. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Augustana College and has seamlessly transitioned her expertise into administrative leadership. Ashley is passionate about tackling challenges and continuously expanding her skill set to enhance organizational success.
Outside of work, she finds joy in gardening and cherishes quality time with her family and pets.
Miller Verchota provides expert financial solutions designed to simplify and empower your business. Specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and QuickBooks support, we are dedicated to helping you make informed financial decisions and achieve sustainable growth.
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