Since 1988, our firm’s mission has been to bring quality accounting services to individuals and small businesses throughout central Alabama. To make sure that individuals who didn’t normally have access to accounting services, receive the same quality and care as if they were with a large firm.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of our communities, and it’s also what our firm is built on. We view ourselves as an extension of every individual and business, and therefore it is our mission to help each of our clients achieve their goals and maintain their success.
Growing up in the rural Shelby County community of Vincent, Joe took an interest in accounting after taking a bookkeeping course in high school. He pursued this interest at Jacksonville State University, where he earned his degree in 1976. Upon graduation, Joe took a job with UPS, and within three years, became one of the youngest regional controllers in the company’s history.
“The most gratifying part of this job is the relationships you build over the years,” Joe says. “You watch people get married, have children, become grandparents, open and grow businesses. It’s a unique perspective into people’s lives, and it’s a special thing to be a part of it.”
After assignments in Allentown, PA and Chicago, IL, Joe ended his 12 year career with UPS so his wife and children could be closer to family in Alabama. In August of 1988, he opened the firm with the idea of bringing the knowledge and efficiency he gained from his time with UPS to the underserved communities of central Alabama.
Outside of work, Joe enjoys spending time with his grandchildren. In 2013, he and his wife, Sheilah, started a ministry called Backpack Buddies, with a mission to feed local children with food insecurities. They currently feed around 1,000 children in Leeds, Pell City, and St. Clair County school systems.
Jay has been with Vick Accounting since 2011. His expertise is in business services, business growth and planning. Jay currently oversees day-to-day operations of the firm, ensuring client needs are met and projects completed to their satisfaction.
“My father built this firm with a dedication to personal service and care. It’s the foundation of our firm, and everything starts there,” says Jay. “We look at ourselves as an extension of every individual and business that we serve. The best part of this job is when we watch our clients succeed, whether that’s through their business or tax planning.”
Jay graduated from the University of Alabama in 2009, and has spent his entire life in Alabama. He currently resides in Sterrett with his wife. Outside of the office, Jay enjoys going to concerts, geopolitics, and has a lifelong interest in meteorology.
Michael has been a valued member of our staff since July 2022. His experience includes individual and corporate tax return preparation, payroll, sales tax, bookkeeping, and correspondence. Michael currently oversees several of our corporate client services, including all payroll and sales tax, and has played an important role in the growth of our firm.
Michael says, “My greatest satisfaction is giving our clients one less thing to worry about, whether it’s helping someone with their tax preparation, writing a letter to the IRS or as simple as making sure their employees get paid each week. Working at Vick Accounting is something in which I take great pride because of the firm’s professionalism, care and personal touch that goes into assisting clients with their accounting needs.”
After being born in New Jersey, Michael spent most of his life in Tuscaloosa, where he graduated from the University of Alabama in 2009. He currently resides in Birmingham. Outside of work, he enjoys meeting his friends for lunch or coffee, watching Alabama athletics, and is a lifelong New York Yankees fan. Michael also has a passion for journalism and moonlights as an sports editor.
Before joining our firm in 2023, Tyler had over 10 years of accounting experience. His expertise includes individual and corporate income tax returns, bookkeeping, and correspondence. Tyler currently oversees bookkeeping services, and has played an important role in the growth of the firm.
“I enjoy the atmosphere and the group of people I work with at Vick Accounting,” Tyler said. “My greatest satisfaction in my work is the problem-solving aspect of it. Whether I’m handling a complex tax return or extensive bookkeeping records, I enjoy figuring out how I’m going to reconcile everything to give our clients accurate reports and tax returns.”
A 2014 graduate of the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Tyler has spent most of his life in the Leeds-Moody area, where he currently lives with his family. Outside of work, he enjoys music, tea, video games and gardening.
Kristen has been a member of our staff since 2024. Her expertise includes individual and corporate tax returns, bookkeeping, and payroll. She is responsible for a majority of our monthly bookkeeping services, and has been important in the growth and advancement of this service.
“I enjoy corresponding with our individual and corporate clients to help them understand their taxes and financial position, which I know can be helpful to them when planning for their future,” Kristen says.
A Memphis native and 2005 graduate of the University of Memphis, Kristen lived in Tennessee until 2013, when she and her family moved to Alabama. They currently reside in Moody. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys hiking, boating and traveling.
Savannah joined our staff in 2025 as our firm’s office administrator. Her expertise is in customer relations and networking. She helps ensure no client slips through the cracks, and that each client receives the attention they deserve.
“I love that our firm feels like Mayberry to me,” Savannah says. “The fact that our clients like to know our names — that relationship aspect is important in what we do. I also like prospecting and gaining the trust of business owners to help them achieve their business and financial goals, and help take things off their plate so they can focus on their business.”
A Gardendale native, Savannah graduated from Point University. She currently lives in Trussville with her family, and her hobbies include reading, fostering animals, and spending time outdoors with her husband and young son.