Jennifer HilliardCPA

Jennifer Hilliard, CPA, is a Member in BMSS’s Ridgeland office with more than 25 years of public accounting experience. She provides assurance, advisory, and client accounting services to privately held companies and small businesses. Jennifer has particular experience serving clients in the professional services, real estate, and manufacturing and distribution industries. Jennifer also specializes in employee benefit plan audits, including including 401(k) and other defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, and health and welfare plans.

Jennifer works closely with clients on accounting, auditing, and financial statement matters, including complex accounting transactions and reporting requirements. She also provides technical assistance and consulting services to help clients address financial questions, understand audit requirements, and strengthen their financial reporting processes.

Apart from her professional career, Jennifer serves on the School of Accountancy Advisory Board at the University of Southern Mississippi. She is also an active member of Lake Harbour Church of Christ in Ridgeland and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family. Jennifer resides in Madison, Mississippi, with her husband, Jay. Their son is pursuing his master’s degree in accounting at Mississippi State University.

Education

• University of Southern Mississippi
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
  • Master of Professional Accountancy

Memberships

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA)
  • Member of the Board of Governors (Past)
  • Chairman of the Accounting and Auditing Committee (Past)
  • Accounting and Auditing Committee Member