1400 US-23, Alpena, MI 49707 | 126 South Third Street Rogers City, MI 49779
madison@thunderbayaccounting.com
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PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN ALPENA & 
ROGERS CITY, MICHIGAN

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN 
ALPENA & ROGERS 
CITY, MICHIGAN

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS IN ALPENA & ROGERS CITY, MICHIGAN

We Care about Your Finances

Thunder Bay Accounting in Alpena, MI and Rogers City, MI, combines big firm service with the customer service you'd expect from a small firm, creating a more personalized approach. Whether you need your taxes prepared or need a licensed professional to handle payroll, our experts have you covered.

Thank you so much for all your votes for “Sunrise Side’s Best #1 Accounting”! We are so very grateful once again to receive this award of recognition. We feel so fortunate to live in this amazing community. We value our customers, who are # 1 in making our business successful for over 30 years, and guarantee to provide Alpena and the surrounding communities for many years to come with professional and knowledgeable accounting & tax services. 

Meet the Owner

Joyce Brilinski OWNER - Accountant in Alpena, MI
Joyce Brilinski, the firm's owner since 1989, has more than 30 years of accounting and income tax preparation experience. Before becoming a reputable industry professional and IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer, Joyce obtained an Associate's Degree in accounting. Tax laws continue to change; Joyce changes with them. In fact, she attends continuing education classes each year to ensure she's up to date on all related tax laws and changes.
Joyce Brilinski OWNER - Accountant in Alpena, MI
Joyce Brilinski, the firm's owner since 1989, has more than 30 years of accounting and income tax preparation experience. Before becoming a reputable industry professional and IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer, Joyce obtained an Associate's Degree in accounting. Tax laws continue to change; Joyce changes with them. In fact, she attends continuing education classes each year to ensure she's up to date on all related tax laws and changes.

Meet Our Team

Kimberly LaBrecque - Accountant in Alpena, MI

Kimberly LaBrecque - Partner

Joining the team in 1991, Kimberly LaBrecque is the firm's go-to tax and financial accountant. She holds an Associate's Degree in accounting and applied science, as well as a Bachelor of Science in business accounting from the University of Phoenix. Kim is enrolled agent granted unrestricted rights to represent tax payers before the internal revenue service.
Lisa Medina - Accountant in Alpena, MI

Lisa Medina - Partner

A full-time professional since 1998, Lisa Medina is an IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer. She holds an Associate's Degree in applied science of Accounting from Alpena Community College, and has studied business management at Northwood University. Lisa is enrolled agent granted unrestricted rights to represent tax payers before the internal revenue service 
Naomi (Elaine) Kosloski - Accountant in Alpena, MI
Elaine joined our staff in 2014 as A Tax Professional. Elaine is a certified IRS Tax Return Preparer and she holds an Associate Degree from Jackson Community College in Business. Elaine continues her education in tax law by attending MSU tax schools annually to maintain her license and to keep up to date on the ever changing tax laws.

Naomi (Elaine) Kosloski – Seasonal Tax Practitioner

Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

April Iler - Office Assistant 

April is the first person you will meet when you walk into the office & she will greet you with a friendly smile every time. She handles our day-to-day office assistant tasks & client scheduling. April joined our team in December of 2024.
Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

Stephanie Gamage - Staff Accountant/Tax Practitioner

Stephanie joined our team in the Fall of 2021. She has studied at Kirtland College & Alpena Community College and holds an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting degree.
Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

Madison Medina - Staff Accountant/Tax Practitioner

Madison joined our team full time in the Spring of 2023 after graduating. Prior to that she had worked for us part time while studying at Alpena Community College. She holds an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting degree. 

Meet Our Team

Kimberly LaBrecque - Accountant in Alpena, MI

Kimberly LaBrecque - Partner

Joining the team in 1991, Kimberly LaBrecque is the firm's go-to tax and financial accountant. She holds an Associate's Degree in accounting and applied science, as well as a Bachelor of Science in business accounting from the University of Phoenix. Kim is an IRS enrolled agent granted unrestricted rights to represent tax payers before the internal revenue service 
Lisa Medina - Accountant in Alpena, MI

Lisa Medina - Partner

A full-time professional since 1998, Lisa Medina is an IRS Registered Tax Return Preparer. She holds an Associate's Degree in applied science of Accounting from Alpena Community College, and has studied business management at Northwood University. Lisa is an IRS enrolled agent granted unrestricted rights to represent tax payers before the internal revenue service 
Naomi (Elaine) Kosloski - Accountant in Alpena, MI

Naomi (Elaine) Kosloski – Seasonal Tax Practitioner

Elaine joined our staff in 2014 as a Tax Professional. Elaine is a certified IRS Tax Return Preparer and she holds an Associate Degree from Jackson Community College in Business. Elaine continues her education in tax law by attending MSU tax schools annually to maintain her license and to keep up to date on the ever changing tax laws.
Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

 April Iler - Office Assistant

April is the first person you will meet when you walk into the office & she will greet you with a friendly smile every time. She handles our day-to-day office assistant tasks & client scheduling. April joined our team in December of 2024.
Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

Stephanie Gamage - Staff Accountant/Tax Practitioner

Stephanie joined our team in the Fall of 2021. She has studied at Kirtland College & Alpena Community College and holds an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting degree.
Receptionist — Brenda Woytaszek in Alpena, MI

Madison Medina - Staff Accountant/Tax Practitioner

Madison joined our team full time in the Spring of 2023 after graduating. Prior to that she had worked for us part time while studying at Alpena Community College. She holds an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting degree. 
Madison is the first person you will meet when you walk into the office & she will greet you with a friendly smile every time. She handles our day-to-day office assistant tasks & client scheduling. Madison joined our team in January of 2022 and is studying at Alpena Community College for her Associate in Applied Science Accounting degree.
Contact our tax preparation and accounting firm in Alpena, Michigan or Rogers City, Michigan, for personalized service for all your financial needs.
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