Since 2003, we have been finding solutions to people's most challenging tax issues.
We’re here to do good work with good people. We keep it simple, stay curious, tell the truth, and get sh*t done.
Collaboration, adaptability, and lifelong learning are how we roll.
Contact us, and let us tell you how we can help you save time and money.
Lori Anderson
Staff Accountant
Lori brings focus, precision, and straight talk to complex tax situations. She works best where the details matter and the answers aren’t obvious, helping business owners and individuals understand what’s really going on beneath the surface so they can make informed, confident decisions. Her approach is practical and grounded — she cuts through noise, spots patterns quickly, and tells clients what they actually need to know.
She enjoys working with business clients and complex tax returns, where her strong accounting background and sharp attention to detail really shine. Lori has a natural ability to see connections others might miss, allowing her to anticipate issues and guide clients through nuanced tax matters with clarity and confidence. As an Enrolled Agent, she pairs deep technical expertise with honest, reliable guidance.
Teammates describe Lori as dependable, hardworking, and responsive — a straight shooter who takes pride in doing things right and following through. She brings a quiet confidence to her work and is trusted by both clients and colleagues to handle complicated situations with accuracy and integrity.
Outside of work, Lori values downtime and connection. She treasures time with her grandsons, family, and friends, loves live music, and enjoys unwinding at home with her partner and their three cats. Calm, comfortable, and low-drama — exactly how she prefers her numbers, too.
Amanda McClintock
Office Magician
Amanda is the steady force that keeps AccountAbility running smoothly. She manages day-to-day operations and client coordination with care, consistency, and a sharp eye for what needs to happen next. Her role touches nearly every part of the firm, and she’s often the person making sure details don’t fall through the cracks while clients feel supported and taken care of.
She brings a calm, approachable presence to the team and to client interactions, helping create an organized, balanced experience even when things are busy. Amanda enjoys the variety of her role — no two days are the same — and takes pride in keeping systems moving, communication clear, and the firm running efficiently behind the scenes.
Teammates rely on Amanda for her dependability, follow-through, and ability to keep things grounded. She’s a trusted point of contact for clients and an essential connector across the team.
Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, exploring new places, and getting to the beach whenever possible. She loves music and movies and is deeply committed to caring for the environment, making sustainability part of her everyday life.
Melissa Laverty, EA
Founding Partner
Melissa brings clarity, calm, and straight talk to complex financial and tax decisions. She works closely with business owners and individuals to break down complicated topics into manageable pieces, eliminate unnecessary noise, and create a clear plan of attack. Her approach helps clients settle their nerves, understand their options, and move forward feeling confident and in control of their finances.
She especially enjoys working with creatives, women-owned businesses, and “weird but successful” companies that don’t fit neatly into a box. Known for her intuitive pattern-spotting and practical problem-solving, Melissa helps clients anticipate issues before they become expensive and ensures tax returns are never a surprise, but rather a reconciliation of a thoughtful plan.
Melissa brings deep technical experience to her advisory work, including years of representing clients before the IRS. Clients value her direct, no-nonsense style, her use of plain language (and the occasional analogy), and her ability to triage complex situations quickly while keeping the big picture in focus.
Teammates experience Melissa as a steady, empowering leader who combines decisiveness with encouragement and holds a high bar for clarity, honesty, and follow-through.
Outside of work, becoming a grandmother reshaped Melissa’s sense of time and perspective. She values slowing down, being present, and watching her granddaughter learn and grow. She also maintains a pottery studio in her home, where working with her hands offers a creative outlet and balance to analytical work. Camping, the arts, travel, and time with family and friends round out the rhythm that keeps her grounded and curious.
Summer Bright
Tax Manager
Summer has a calming presence that clients immediately feel. As Tax Manager, she works closely with business owners and individuals to not only meet tax obligations, but to truly understand what the numbers are saying and what steps come next. She’s especially skilled at settling fears around accounting and breaking complex topics into clear, manageable pieces that leave clients feeling informed and empowered.
She enjoys working with business owners, loves clean books, and has a sharp eye for both the big picture and the details that matter. Summer naturally spots teaching moments and embraces them, helping clients connect the dots between their financial data and real-life decisions. Her approach is calm, thoughtful, and deeply client-centered — equal parts technical precision and genuine care.
Teammates know Summer as exceptionally dependable, steady under pressure, and someone who takes real pride in doing excellent work. She brings consistency, clarity, and follow-through to everything she touches, making her a trusted partner for both clients and the team.
Outside of work, Summer values quiet time and routine to recharge. She’s a dedicated mom to three kids, including identical twin girls (yes, basically a superhero), fuels up on coffee, and has a long-standing tradition of celebrating the end of tax season with a well-earned pedicure.