Who We Are

CPA Tax Manager

TEL (805) 782–5245

jaymep@longcriercpas.com

 
JayMe Phillips is a Tax Manager with Longcrier and Associates CPAs, LLP and has over 30 years of public accounting experience. She graduated with Honors from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She also holds a Graduate Certificate of Completion in Taxation from Golden Gate University. She works with individuals, estates and trusts, small to mid-sized businesses in partnership and corporate form, and not-for-profit entities. Her areas of expertise lie with interrelated entity tax planning/preparation and not-for-profit entities. Clients include those in technology, construction, real estate, investments, family businesses, and physicians/dentists.

JayMe is married with two grown children, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and numerous rabbits. She enjoys traveling, attending concerts, quilting and any activities involving animals.

Education & Credentials

• Licensed Certified Public Accountants, State of California
• Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Accounting, San Luis Obispo, CA
• Graduate Certificate of Completion in Taxation, Golden Gate University, San Francisco. CA

Professional & Community Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants

Community Contributions

• A.I.C.P.A. Not-for-Profit Section Member
• AFS-USA (Foreign Exchange Student Program) – Coordinator, liaison, and former host parent within the Central Coast Area
• El Camino Homeless Organization – Board Member
• Spokes Resources for Nonprofits – former Board Member and Treasurer
• Girl Scouts – former Leader
• Woods Humane Society – former Board Member and Treasurer

Staff Accountant

coryb@longcriercpas.com

 
Cory is a Staff Accountant with Longcrier & Associates, CPAs, LLP. Cory graduated from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in 2019. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He has experience preparing federal and muti-state tax returns for C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, consolidated entities, trusts, and high net worth individuals.

Cory grew up in Bishop located in Eastern California with an appreciation for nature. He enjoys helping others, fitness, hiking, exploring new cuisines and expanding his knowledge on the world around him.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, California Polytechnic State University
• Associate of Science: Business Administration, Cuesta College

Professional & Community Activities

• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

CPA Tax Supervisor

mattm@longcriercpas.com

 
Matt Martin is a Tax Supervisor with Longcrier & Associates CPAs, LLP.  Matt provides corporate, partnership individual tax law compliance services and tax planning strategies.  Primary clients served include small and mid-sized businesses, closely-held entities and financially diversified individuals. He serves clients that operate in a variety of industries but has focused on real estate, professional service and manufacturing. Matt is an important part of recruiting and training talented new staff.  After a tax season internship, Matt joined the firm full time in August of 2009 and obtained his CPA license in 2012.

Before Matt pursued his career in accounting he served as a medic in the Army with the 1st Ranger Battalion and deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq. After being honorably discharged from the Army, Matt went on to graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting & Finance from Cal Poly.
Matt lives in Atascadero and is married with a daughter and son. When not at work Matt enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor activities that include hiking, fishing, and kayaking.

Education & Credentials

• Licensed Certified Public Accountants, State of California
• Bachelors of Science in Accounting & Finance from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California in 2009.

Professional & Community Activities

• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• SLO County Veteran’s Treatment Court – Volunteer, Mentor
• Central Coast Veterans Helping Veterans – Treasurer
• Cal CPA – Board Member

Staff Accountant

teresas@longcriercpas.com

 
Teresa Schacherer is a Staff Accountant with Longcrier & Associates, CPAs, LLP. Teresa graduated from California State University Long Beach on the President’s Honor List in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Upon graduation she joined a mid-sized public accounting firm in Long Beach, before moving back to the Central Coast. She has experience preparing federal and multi-state tax returns for C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, consolidated entities, trusts, and high net worth individuals.

Teresa grew up on the Central Coast with a love for nature and being outdoors. She enjoys exercising, swimming, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, and going on adventures with her fiancé Ryan.

Education & Credentials

• Associate of Science in Business Administration, Cuesta College
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, concentration in Accountancy, California State University Long Beach

Professional & Community Activities

• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Staff Accountant

connorj@longcriercpas.com

 
Connor is a Staff Accountant with Longcrier & Associates, CPAs, LLP. Connor graduated from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in 2019 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. He has experience preparing federal and muti-state tax returns for C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, consolidated entities, trusts, and high net worth individuals.

Connor grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally a Computer Science major in college, he continues to pursue his interests in information technology, cyber security, and graphical design.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, California Polytechnic State University

Professional & Community Activities

• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

CPA Senior Accountant

martinl@longcriercpas.com

 
Martin Leon Rodriguez is a Senior Accountant who started with Longcrier and Associates CPAs, LLP in 2012. He obtained an A.S. degree in automotive technology from Allen Hancock College and worked as an automotive technician for ten years. Martin then proceeded to obtain a B.S. in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University in 2010 and began his career in public accounting with a small local firm. He has experience in diversified individuals, partnerships, corporations, not for profit organizations and winery inventory costing.

Martin obtained his CPA license and looks forward to delivering quality service to his clients while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He stays active by playing in a men’s soccer league. He has been married to his wife Mayra for over twenty years and they have three children, Gerry, Darianna and Santiago. Martin still has a passion for the automotive field and is a classic car enthusiast. He continues to maintain his automotive technology skills by restoring his 1968 and 1966 Ford Mustangs.

Education & Credentials

• Licensed Certified Public Accountants, State of California
• Associates in Science Degree in concentrating in Automotive Technology, Allen Hancock College, 2000
• Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, California Polytechnic State University, 2010

Professional & Community Activities

• California State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Staff Accountant

 
Steven Higgins is a staff accountant with Longcrier and Associates, CPAs, LLP. He graduated in 2008 from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration. After graduation, he went to work for a mechanical engineering firm, before returning to SDSU to earn a Master’s of Science in Accountancy, with an emphasis in Taxation, in 2013.

He began his accounting career in San Diego gaining experience in multi-state and international corporate tax, as well as obtaining his CPA license. After deciding to relocate his family to the central coast, he has gained additional experience in preparing tax returns for flow-through entities, trusts, and high net worth individuals.

Steven enjoys the outdoors lifestyle offered by the central coast, along with his wife Rachel and two daughters. In his free time, he can often be found on the water, either surfing, paddle boarding, or fishing.