Background
The firm as we know it today is in the third generation of practitioners which began over 60 years ago.
For years, Clay, Millias, & Co., LLP has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Clay, Millias, & Co., LLP’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.
Our Mission
Our clients' success is our priority. We are devoted to providing our clients with unsurpassed quality services in pursuit of their goals. Our many years and vast experience coupled with extensive professional resources continue to drive and affirm these objectives. Clay, Millias & Co., LLP is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism.
Our Team
James T. Clay, CPA, Managing Partner
Jim received his Bachelors of Science degree from Armstrong College in Berkeley, California in June of 1980. After graduation he became employed with a local CPA firm in Pinole, CA until July of 1982 when he joined the practice. In 1983 he became a partner in the firm shortly after becoming a Certified Public Accountant.
In addition to his public accounting experience he has been an instructor of Intermediate Accounting and Federal Taxation and other courses. Over the years he has also participated in various community service organizations and projects.
jim@claymilliasco.com (925) 757-4808
In 1982 Vasili graduated with honors from California State University at Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Upon completion of his degree, Vasili was employed by Schrambling & Chu CPA’s as a tax accountant and auditor until 1984 in which he then went to work for Price Waterhouse. At Price Waterhouse, Vasili worked as an auditor and tax consultant for both individuals and businesses of various sizes.
Vasili joined the firm in 1989 and two years later he became a partner. With over 27 years of public accounting experience, Vasili has acquired a broad skill set that includes supervised auditing, computer consulting, and tax engagements for clients in a wide range of activities. These engagements have included companies’ large and small, in the fields of retailing, professional services, real estate, governmental, and non-profit entities.
In addition to being a principal of the firm, Vasili is also a faculty member at both Diablo Valley Community College and Los Medanos Community College where he teaches courses in accounting and accounting computer software.
vasili@claymilliasco.com (925) 757-4808
Lisa Kennedy, Staff Accountant
Lisa brings to our firm her vast experience over the years. In 1985 she obtained an Associate Degree in Accounting and Hospitality Management from Davenport University. However, her career began a year earlier in 1984 when she took a position as a staff accountant for Care Health Services in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She later went on to work as an accountant for The Beaven Companies, Inc./ First Actuarial Corporation where she stayed for sixteen years. Lisa joined Clay, Millias, & Co. in 2007.
Her many talents include preparing monthly compilations for clients, corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns, payroll tax returns, form W-2’s, sales tax returns, personal property tax returns, reconciled bank statements, audits, and client onsite appointments teaching QuickBooks and Accounting.
lisa@claymilliasco.com (925)757-4808
