Krista Koster
Senior Manager
Education/Certification
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Cornerstone University and Masters in Accountancy from Grand Valley State University.
What is your area of specialty – how do you best help your clients?
My areas of focus are financial statement analysis, accounting processes, inventory, budget preparation, and payroll and 1099 compliance. I am a QuickBooks Online Certified Pro-Advisor and enjoy helping clients understand the story their financial statements are communicating.
What are your top 5 strengths? What is your favorite strength?
1) Learner 2) Harmony 3) Achiever 4) Developer 5) Responsibility
My favorite strength is Developer. I enjoy explaining the “why” behind more complex accounting concepts and helping others grow in their accounting knowledge.
How do you like to give back to the community?
I am currently serving as Board Treasurer for the Revive and Thrive Project and K-9 Camo Companions. I volunteer monthly at Degage Ministries and am part of the worship team at my church.
What are your superpowers – something you’re good at that others should know about?
Explaining complex accounting concepts.
Accomplishment you’re proud of?
Completing my master’s degree and obtaining my CPA.
Tell us about your life outside of work (family/pets/sports/activities/interests/hobbies)
I follow a whole food plant-based diet and am passionate about healthy eating and using food as medicine. I enjoy music and playing acoustic and electric guitar, am an avid golfer, and love to read and research health topics. I am also currently learning to sew.
What is your favorite part of working at the firm?
I enjoy the people I work with.
