New Employee Spotlight: Carmen Jaeger

February 3, 2014 by Stephanie Potash

Carmen S. Jaeger, CPA, MST, CFP® is one of our newest team members. She is a manager in the tax department at Gordon Advisors, P.C.

What is your favorite part of Tax Season?

I like the rush of the last few weeks. I enjoy being busy and feel like I am accomplishing a lot.

What made you choose Accounting as a career?

I was always good at math, it came natural, even the more difficult concepts. I thought there was two things I could do with my life, be a math teacher or an accountant. Patience is maybe not my strongest characteristic, so I did not think I would be a good teacher. By default, accounting was it. The good thing is now I LOVE it.

Tell us something unique or interesting about yourself that most people would be surprised to know?

I am very frugal with many things around the house, and I enjoy finding ways to make products that are cheaper and better for the environment.

Favorite quote?

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

When you aren’t in the office, you would be doing what…?

I have 3 kids, age 4 years old and younger. Need I say more?

Passions/Hobbies?

I LOVE to golf, even though my handicap doesn’t reflect it. I also love to buy new golf clothes and shoes. I probably have more golf clothes than regular clothes. I am not even sure my husband knows how many pairs of golf shoes I have, I hide them in my locker.

I am also a strict vegetarian. I enjoy researching and learning about all aspects of nutrition and our food supply. I have a small garden where I grow my own vegetables, and a few fruit trees which have yet to bear any edible fruit (they are a work in process).

Favorite local restaurant?

CK Diggs – good food, kid friendly, within walking distance of my house on a nice summer night.

Favorite place in Michigan?

My house, mainly my basement bar and my bed.

Favorite place outside of Michigan?

Anywhere with a warm beach and a pool with a swim up bar or cabana. Specifically, Cabo San Lucas where my husband and I had our honeymoon.

Best part of working at Gordon Advisors so far?

The people and work environment.

Testimonials

“Gordon’s team took time to get to know me and my business. I have a real sense of security, knowing there’s always quality advice on hand as my business grows and I have to make more decisions.”

— Rebecca McCalla - CEO, Little Adventure Shop – Birmingham, MI —

“Gordon Advisors keeps on top of what we’re doing within the business, so that [they] can help us make important decisions. Gordon’s team explain the financial issues in language that we can understand!”

— Russell Cook - CFO, SIRE Technology – Detroit, MI —

“With Gordon Advisors tax is not taxing. They make it all seem do-able, attainable and painless!”

— Emma Taylor - Director, Canal Café Theatre – Grosse Ile, MI —

“No matter what the question, Gordon Advisors always has the answers. They are always happy to help and understand that by investing time in start-up companies, they will gain loyal (and successful) clients in the longer term. ”

— Adam Lotery - Controller, AHL Electrical Ltd – Ferndale, MI —

“I’ve been a customer of Gordon Advisors from the very start. I have never been disappointed in their service. The staff are highly educated in accountancy and financial fields. I always receive a prompt response to any query. Also they keep me up to date about new FBAR regulations, which is very helpful. ”

— Elena Shishkanova, Personal Tax Client – Franklin, MI —

“The team at Gordon Advisors is extremely proactive and professional. They look after all my accounting and tax requirements so that I can concentrate on building my business. ”

— Martin Hobbs, Executive Legal Services – Toledo, OH —

“I just wanted to thank you for showing me so much and helping me out. You’re such an awesome teacher and you made everything so easy to understand.”

— Noelle Balloid, Assistant Controller at Morrell, Inc. —