About Us

Founded in 1993 by Malinda McCollister and now operated by her daughter Bianca Hayes, McBooks is proud to be the leading family founded & Black-owned accounting firm in the Pacific Northwest! Our team is proudly tech-centric & diverse, comprised of 6 nationalities and 3 languages.

Our Values

We specialize in supporting the needs of non-profits and small businesses. We take pride in our reputation of excellence held by both non-profits and their associated auditing partners.

  • Black & Women-Owned

  • Family Operated Since 1993

  • Non-Profit Specialists

  • Local & Independently Operated

 

Bianca Hayes, President

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 19 | Years with McBooks: 6 

Skills

MBA, B.S. in Math, PMP, organization, process improvement, problem solving

What I love about my role

Helping clients organize and grow

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I saw the Big 5 at Kruger National Park in South Africa

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Photographer

Languages spoken

English & Spanish (not fluent)

Ethnicity

Black & White

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Thai

Favorite film/TV show

Queen Slim

Favorite book

The Four Agreements

 
 

Molly McCollister, Founder

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 47 | Years with McBooks: 31 

Skills

Accounting, Marketing, Communication, Recruitment, Organizational Management

What I love about my role

Accounting is like learning a foreign language and solving puzzles

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I hitchhiked with a friend from California to Washington in the 70s

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Interior Decorator

Languages spoken

English & Spanish (not fluent)

Ethnicity

Caucasian

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Sushi

Favorite film/TV show

Rachel Maddow

Favorite book

Dreams of My Father

 
 

Sukie Jefferson, Business Development Director

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 12 | Years with McBooks: 6 

Skills

MPH, BA in Sociology, Marketing, Branding, Business Development

What I love about my role

I love meeting our new clients & pairing them to our expert accountants

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I’m the only staffer who is not an accountant

If I wasn’t in marketing, I would be…

An herbalist

Languages spoken

English & (broken) Spanish

Ethnicity

Black & Swiss

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Soul Food & Caribbean

Favorite film/TV show

Game of Thrones

Favorite book

The Red Tent

 
 

Qian Feng, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 22 | Years with McBooks: 21

Skills

Quickbooks, Non-profit accounting, audit preparation, payroll

What I love about my role

Solving the problems

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I laugh a lot

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Teacher

Languages spoken

English & Mandarin

Ethnicity

Asian

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Chinese

Favorite film/TV show

The Avengers and The Avengers: Endgame

Favorite book

Still Searching

 
 

Sakie Naruke, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 32 | Years with McBooks: 10 

Skills

QuickBooks, Bookkeeping

What I love about my role

Organizing, cleaning up

Personal Facts

Fun fact

Cat person - love cats

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Restaurant/cafe owner

Languages spoken

Japanese, English

Ethnicity

Asian

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Asian

Favorite film/TV show

NBC News

Favorite book

None

 
 

Jessie Bass, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 4 | Years with McBooks: 4  

Skills

Grant Management, Chart of Accounts Organization, Audit Preparation, Payroll Processing

What I love about my role

Providing clean books, reports and audits to clients

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I grew up riding horses starting at age 5

If I wasn’t in accounting, I would be…

Grant writing

Languages spoken

English

Ethnicity

Black, Japanese, White

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Thai & Lao food

Favorite film/TV show

I love all baking shows!

Favorite book

On the Road of Bitter and Sweet

 
 

Micki Greer, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 31+ | Years with McBooks: 2.5

Skills

CFO Banking, CFO Non-Profit, Accounting Consultant, Abila, Ajera, QuickBooks, Foundant Accounting Software experience

What I love about my role

I enjoy working with my daughter and watching her grow in this field

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I am dedicated to my family and place pride in my work

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Lost in the woods LOL

Languages spoken

English

Ethnicity

Japanese & White

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Ice cream & Asian

Favorite film/TV show

Fried Green Tomatoes and Mississippi Masala

Favorite book

The Help and The Firm

 
 

Natasha Anderson, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 19 | Years with McBooks: 19

Skills

Personality plus, independent worker, problem solver

What I love about my role

Fun Puzzles

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I’m an original Seattlite… born & bred here

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Flight Attendant hands down

Languages spoken

English

Ethnicity

Scotch, Irish, English, Peruvian & Portuguese

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Noodles

Favorite film/TV show

Rewatching Arrested Development; it cracks me up

Favorite book

Castle of Water by Dane Hucklebridge

 
 

Lyla Lee, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 16+ | Years with McBooks: 6 months

Skills

MBA - Public Administration; BBA - Accounting; AS - Business Education; QuickBooks Pro-Advisor; Excel; Organization Skills; Payroll Processing

What I love about my role

Putting the puzzle together and helping owners understand the financial side of their business better.

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I homeschooled our kids for many years.

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

Personal Trainer & Animal Rescuer

Languages spoken

English

Ethnicity

White

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Southern BBQ

Favorite film/TV show

Friends

Favorite book

Chasing Excellence

 
 

Lisa Armstrong, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 11+ | Years with McBooks: 2

Skills

Attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking, excellent communication, adaptability, time management, works well in teams and individually

What I love about my role

The puzzling unroutine of the routine

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I once tried out for American Idol.

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

In the medical field

Languages spoken

English

Ethnicity

Scandinavian

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

I'm not too picky (unless it's raw tomatoes) but I like Cajun food and Mexican. The spicier the better.

Favorite film/TV show

Charmed (the original TV series), anything musical/Broadway-related

Favorite book

Harry Potter

 
 

Alyona Kornienko, Accounting Associate

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Professional Facts

Experience

Years in the industry: 31 | Years with McBooks: 2

Skills

MS in Business Administration, Full Cycle Accounting, Financial Reporting and Analysis

What I love about my role

Helping businesses and organizations focus on their mission and be successful.

Personal Facts

Fun fact

I make my own bread.

If I was not in accounting, I would be…

In IT.

Languages spoken

English, Russian, Ukrainian

Ethnicity

White

A Few Favorites

Favorite food

Seafood.

Favorite film/TV show

Equilibrium/The Expanse

Favorite book

Too many to name.