Amy Kirkegaard

Dedicated Accounting Support

Amy Kirkegaard provides dedicated accounting support at First Steps Financial, working with a wide range of clients—including small businesses, large enterprises, and nonprofit organizations. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, Amy ensures clients’ financial data is consistently reliable. She values continuous learning and stays current with evolving accounting standards and best practices.


Experience/Education

  • 5+ years accounting experience 
  • Bachelor’s Degree, Texas Christian University (TCU)


Certifications

  • Intuit Certified QuickBooks Level 2 ProAdvisor 
  • Intuit Certified QuickBooks Payroll ProAdvisor 
  • Certified User of Avalara Managed Returns for Accountants (MRA)
  • Bill.com Certified


Areas of Focus

  • Client accounting support
  • Financial data accuracy
  • QuickBooks Online assistance
  • Nonprofit and small business accounting


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