Jill’s Awards & Recognition:
2026 West Coast Chamber Champion Award
Jill Schutte
Senior Manager
Jill Schutte, CPA, MSA is a Senior Manager at Hungerford specializing in individual tax and nonprofit auditing. She earned both her BBA in Accounting and MSA from Grand Valley State University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout both programs. Jill is known for her dedication and analytical approach, and gives back to the community as board treasurer at Haven Huis, a nonprofit in Zeeland that helps senior citizens with affordable housing.
Education/Certification
Grand Valley State University, B.B.A. in accounting and M.S.A. I maintain my CPA license in Michigan.
What is your area of specialty – how do you best help your clients?
Individual Tax and Nonprofit Auditing
What are your top 5 strengths? What is your favorite strength?
Harmony, Discipline, Achiever, Analytical, Consistency
How do you like to give back to the community?
I am the board treasurer at Haven Huis, a nonprofit in Zeeland, helping senior citizens with affordable housing. I serve as a chamber ambassador for the West Coast Chamber. I also attend the Mosaic worship at Community Church in Zeeland.
What are your superpowers – something you’re good at that others should know about?
My dedication- whether it is professionally working to meet deadlines or personally meeting my daily step goal, I don’t quit until the task is
done.
Accomplishment you’re proud of?
Maintaining a 4.0 in my Bachelors and Masters program at GVSU and passing the CPA exam.
Tell us about your life outside of work (family/pets/sports/activities/interests/hobbies)
I enjoy playing board games with my sister and cousins (I currently hold the high score in Wingspan). I also enjoy my weekly Body & Soul Fitness class and walking with friends.
What is your favorite part of working at the firm?
I get to work on a variety of projects in both tax and audit so I am always staying busy and learning new things.