About the Gold Standard Tax Team
About the Gold
Standard
Tax
Team
The main mission of Gold Standard Tax has been and always will be...
...to put quality before quantity, detail before speed, and client's interests before personal financial gain.
Gold Standard initially launched for the purpose of preparing financial projections for various entities. But business quickly flourished and we soon realized the need to expand into other fields of financial services.
This allows us to offer the full financial spectrum: Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Business Consulting.
The professionals that stand behind the Gold Standard name not only are degreed and licensed, but are also exceptionally passionate about the work that they do.
Meet the team below.
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Key Members:
Rachel Rubin
Founder
Rachel Rubin has been working in the tax and accounting field for over 12 years, and founded Gold Standard Tax & Accounting in 2014. Her desire to create her own firm started with the need to see clients treated fairly, and that need spurns on everything the business touches.
She was born in San Diego, California and relocated to New York about four years ago in order to expand her volunteer work. She has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from San Marcos State University of California.
Her favorite part about working with this team is that she is able to view each member as a part of her family.
Rachel Rubin has been working in the tax and accounting field for over 12 years, and founded Gold Standard Tax & Accounting in 2014. Her desire to create her own firm started with the need to see clients treated fairly, and that need spurns on everything the business touches.
She was born in San Diego, California and relocated to New York about four years ago in order to expand her volunteer work. She has a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from San Marcos State University of California.
Her favorite part about working with this team is that she is able to view each member as a part of her family.
Rachel Rubin
Founder
"I relish the fact that numbers never lie, they can only be right or wrong, and when they balance - it equals completeness. I enjoy my work, but even more I cherish the meaningful relationships I form while doing it."
Candace Matthews has been working in the tax and accounting field for over 12 years, and has been working with Gold Standard Tax & Accounting since it's inception. Candace became a CPA in 2014, and her attention to detail makes her an incredible asset to the team.
She has a Bachelors in Accountancy from California State University Northbridge.
When she isn't preparing taxes, she enjoys reading novels, learning languages, and painting.
Candace Matthews has been working in the tax and accounting field for over 12 years, and has been working with Gold Standard Tax & Accounting since it's inception. Candace became a CPA in 2014, and her attention to detail makes her an incredible asset to the team.
She has a Bachelors in Accountancy from California State University Northbridge.
When she isn't preparing taxes, she enjoys reading novels, learning languages, and painting.
Candace Matthews
Accountant
"I love that Gold Standard takes quality very seriously. We love doing great work and collaborating together to give the best service to our clients."
Stephanie Roberts was born and raised in sunny California. Her love for people got her involved in the bookkeeping world, and she has over 11 years of experience.
She is the Head Bookkeeper and Office Manager of Gold Standard Tax and Accounting, but when she isn't working, she loves to go for long walks and hikes, and also enjoys painting.
Her favorite part of the job is when she is able to help people understand and feel good about where their finances are at.
Stephanie Roberts
Head Bookkeeper
Stephanie Roberts was born and raised in sunny California. Her love for people got her involved in the bookkeeping world, and she has over 11 years of experience.
She is the Head Bookkeeper and Office Manager of Gold Standard Tax and Accounting, but when she isn't working she loves to go for long walks and hikes, and also enjoys painting.
Her favorite part of the job is when she is able to help people understand and feel good about where their finances are at.
Stephanie Roberts
Head Bookkeeper
"It is wonderful to truly enjoy the people that you work with. I always look forward to collaborating with the team."
Jeanette LaBarbera is originally from Holtville, California but currently resides in the San Diego area with her husband. As one of the Gold Standard Tax Administrative Assistants, she ensures accurate data entry and is a valuable support to the entire team.
Her experience in Human Resources helped her develop great organizational skills and personal interest in the team and our clients.
She appreciates the camaraderie of the Gold Standard Tax Team and feeling a sense of accomplishment at the end of every work day.
Makayla Land currently resides in South Carolina where she directs Gold Standard Tax's marketing and social media department. Her main goal is to provide a professional face to the company and ensure as many people as possible know about the golden standard offered here.
When she isn't creating images and content, she enjoys running outside and creative writing.
Her favorite part of working alongside the Gold Standard team is helping clients feel more at ease with facing the daunting task of taxes.
Makayla Land
Marketing Director
"One of the most incredible things about this company is that they are always seeking ways to improve and find higher standards of their own quality for their clients"
Kaela Castro, like many of our team members, hails from California but currently lives in New York. Her hard work ethic and genuine nature are an asset as she is utilized for bookkeeping and payroll processing.
Her favorite aspect of working with the company is working with an "amazing team of people who genuinely care about their work and each other."
When she isn't crunching the numbers, she likes to have her creative side show by journaling, painting, and listening to music.
Kaela Castro
Bookkeeper
Kaela Castro, like many of our Gold Standard Tax Team, hails from California but currently lives in New York. Her hard work ethic and genuine nature are an asset as she is utilized for bookkeeping and payroll processing.
Her favorite aspect of working with the company is working with an "amazing team of people who genuinely care about their work and each other."
When she isn't crunching the numbers, she likes to have her creative side show by journaling, painting, and listening to music.
Kaela Castro
Bookkeeper
"My favorite part of the job is the healthy amount of challenge it gives me to always work my hardest."
Amanda Kodiatar provides bookkeeping and administrative assistance to the Gold Standard team. She has been with the team for over four years, and enjoys working with numbers.
Originally from Raymond, Washington, she currently lives in New York City with her husband. She enjoys anything related to music and loves to sing.
Her decade of experience with budgeting and taxes proves very valuable to the team.
Amanda Kodiatar
Administrative Assistant
Sandy Skari is originally from Michigan and went to college there, but now lives in the Nashville area. Her experience in business and court reporting shows in her attention to detail as a bookkeeper.
She loves working with the Gold Standard team, but when she isn't working she loves spending time with her grandson and going for walks in Tennessee's beautiful parks.
She is just one of our qualified bookkeepers within the incredible bookkeeping team here at Gold Standard.
Kaela Castro
Bookkeeper
Sandy Skari
Bookkeeper
"The employees here are always willing to help one another out, sharing techniques and suggestions in an effort to help each other work in the most proficient way possible"
Stella Turner helps Gold Standard Tax provide bookkeeping services. Some of her daily tasks include data entry, accounts reconciliations, and creating sales reports.
She is from and currently lives in sunny San Diego, and for fun she likes to hike and find new restaurants and experiences in her home town.
Her attention to detail and positive disposition add a lot to the team!
Stella Turner
Bookkeeper
"The best thing about working for Gold Standard Tax is how the team balances professionalism and fun!"
Jackie Mccullough, like many of our team members, hails from California but currently lives in New York. Her creative drive and attention to detail help us help all of our clients and keep our projects done in the most efficient way possible.
Her favorite aspect of working with the company is working with the team and the opportunity to learn new things.
Jackie is passionate about food and cooking, and says "I can always count on it as a practice to pull myself out of my head and into the present moment".
Kaela Castro
Bookkeeper
Jackie Mccullough
Customer & Project Relations
"I love that I learn something new every day that I come in to work!"
Alexis is key in prepping our head bookkeeper each month with each client. She ensures that documentation is properly accounted for on each client's file. She always asks the right questions to make sure each piece maintains its accuracy and functionality for the team, and is always willing to go the extra mile to learn new aspects of her skill.
Alexis loves Gold Standard's warm work environment and the team's approachability to ask questions.
As a current resident of New York, she spends her down time by enjoying a good book or listening to music.
Makayla Vehorn
Marketing Manager
Makayla Vehorn currently resides in New York where she assists Gold Standard Tax with marketing material and social media content. Her main goal is to provide educational but also entertaining content about taxes and business. "Learning is essential - but it can be fun, too."
When she isn't creating images and content, she enjoys running outside and creative writing.
Her favorite part of working alongside the Gold Standard team is helping clients feel more at ease with facing the daunting task of taxes.
Alexis Gerber
Bookkeeper
"I truly love the team and how each of them are so personable and helpful to each other and to me"
Miranda Fisher is a born and raised California girl and currently lives there in Fallbrook. Her main role is to develop business and relationships within the small business community.
Her outgoing and professional spirit makes her a pleasure to work with and helps build client relations and connections.
In her free time, Miranda loves to stay active with running and swimming, and she also enjoys traveling to new places.
Miranda Fisher
Sales & Marketing
Amanda Kodiatar
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Kodiatar provides bookkeeping and administrative assistance to the Gold Standard team. She has been with the team for over four years, and enjoys working with numbers.
Originally from Raymond, Washington, she currently lives in New York City with her husband. She enjoys anything related to music and loves to sing.
Her decade of experience with budgeting and taxes proves very valuable to the team.
"I enjoy being apart of such an empowered professional team of women that set a high standard of customer service."
Jeanette LaBarbera
Administrative Assistant
Jeanette LaBarbera is originally from Holtville, California but currently resides in the San Diego area with her husband. As one of the Gold Standard Tax Administrative Assistants, she ensures accurate data entry and is a valuable support to the entire team.
Her experience in Human Resources helped her develop great organizational skills and personal interest in the team and our clients.
She appreciates the camaraderie of the Gold Standard Tax Team and feeling a sense of accomplishment at the end of every work day.
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