
Ritu Thakkar
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Direct Line: 651-379-5747
rthakkar@jakcpa.com
Analyzing financial data is a challenge for most people, but it comes naturally to Ritu. As a staff accountant, Ritu uses this superpower to help clients better understand the numbers behind their businesses.
Ritu joined the firm after earning her master’s degree in accounting in 2020. Although Ritu is relatively new to the profession, she’s gained valuable experience by ambitiously holding leadership roles in various organizations in addition to completing her accounting internship. Ritu’s leadership, communication, and organizational skills make her an asset to the JAK team.
Ritu has been involved with Feed My Starving Children and has also served as a tax prep volunteer for low income families and students through Goodwill and Ladder Up. She counts badminton, swimming, yoga, and biking among her many hobbies, and is always up for an adventure.
- Master of Accounting Science, Northern Illinois University, 2020
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (cum laude), Northern Illinois University, 2019