Our Staff
Julie Kilday
Julie has worked in public accounting since 2008 and has been employed by Kilday, Baxter & Associates since 2015. She became a partner in the business in 2019. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University. She is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and ICPAS (Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society).
Julie was born and raised in Peru, IL and resides in Tonica, IL. She is married to her husband Josh and has two children. She volunteers for IVAR (Illinois Valley Animal Rescue) and enjoys hiking, camping, reading, cooking and travel. One of Julie’s great joy is working with small business owners to see their dreams become a reality.
Jay Baxter
Jay has over 45 years of accounting and tax experience and has worked in private practice since 1990. He is the founder of Kilday, Baxter & Associates and has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Accounting from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) and ICPAS (Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society).
Jay was raised in DePue, IL and resides in Oglesby, IL. He is married to his wife Colleen and has two children. He enjoys working with small and medium-sized businesses, farmers, and individuals, providing tax planning and preparation, financial consulting and planning, and accounting services.
Jurgita Nauyalis
Enrolled Agent
815-883-3500 x 14
jurgita@jaybaxtercpa.net
Jurgita has been employed by Kilday, Baxter & Associates since 2019. She attended college in Lithuania, has a Master’s degree in Accounting & Auditing and is a member of NATP (National Association of Tax Professionals).
Jurgita was born in Lithuania, has lived in the Illinois Valley since 2009 and resides in Spring Valley, IL. She is married to her husband Joe and is fluent in English, Lithuanian and Russian and speaks Polish. She enjoys bowling, traveling, hiking and cooking.
Amy Gillio
Office Manager
815-883-3500 x 10
amy@jaybaxtercpa.net
Amy has been employed by Kilday, Baxter & Associates since 2019. She attended IVCC and has Associate degrees in Business Administration and Marketing.
Amy resides in Oglesby, IL. She is married to David. She enjoys reading and antiquing.
Krista Miller
Accountant
815-883-3500 x 15
krista@jaybaxtercpa.net