Thorfinnson, Kelli

Kelli R. Thorfinnson

Manager Business Accounting Department

Unlike the “stereotypical accountant” that sits behind their desk and crunches numbers all day, I love being part of teams, collaborations, and getting involved in internal developments to streamline processes for the Firm. I am passionate about organizing, improving, and helping processes for KT so that we can better serve our clients.

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Kelli R. Thorfinnson

Manager Business Accounting Department

Unlike the “stereotypical accountant” that sits behind their desk and crunches numbers all day, I love being part of teams, collaborations, and getting involved in internal developments to streamline processes for the Firm. I am passionate about organizing, improving, and helping processes for KT so that we can better serve our clients.

Details are important… It is Thorfinnson, not Thorstenson! I utilize my meticulous mindset in helping clients with financials, sales tax, payroll processing, payroll tax, quarterly and year-end payroll services, preparation of W-2s, and Form 1099 reporting. I take pride in helping local small businesses with their day-to-day accounting needs so that they can focus on what they do best.

Education

  • BS in Professional Accountancy; minors in Economics and Banking & Financial Services – Northern State University

Professional Affiliations

  • Rapid City Young Professionals Group
    • Board of Directors – 2015-2022
    • Chair – 2018-2019

Community

  • Feeding South Dakota
  • Relay for Life
  • Summer Nights
  • United Way
  • Rapid City Trap & Skeet Club

Personal

I was born and raised in Rapid City (Go Cobblers!) and love to see how much Rapid City has grown. I loved exploring the Black Hills and the outdoors with my dad and two brothers. Those childhood experiences encouraged me to join the Firm’s trap shooting team and get more involved in hunting and archery. I jokingly attribute these qualities to finding my husband. My husband and I have one son and two hunting dogs.

As you are out “hunting” for assistance with business accounting operations, look no further than KT!

Kelli's Latest Posts

KT Insights
June 05, 2020

QuickBooks Tips and Tricks – Effective Monthly Reports

As a nonprofit, your financial records mean a lot to your board of directors and for your audits. Here are a few tip...
KT Insights
September 19, 2017

Payroll Reporting for Deceased Employees

In the last Ketel Thorstenson, LLP newsletter, Denise Webster, CPA, PFS and Managing Partner wrote about the income t...