Kelli Cobb

Kelli Cobb

CPA, MBA

Member of the Firm
Director of Tax & Accounting Services

Hagerstown, MD

301.733.5020

With 20 years of experience, Kelli provides accounting, consulting, and tax services to small businesses and individual clients. She specializes in advising small businesses engaged in real estate activities, including residential and commercial rentals, as well as real estate flipping. In addition to her client responsibilities, Kelli co-leads the firm’s Tax & Accounting Services Department.

In addition to her leadership within the firm, Kelli was one of 18 young leaders across the U.S. selected for Allinial Global's 2024 Future-Gen Think Tank, a prestigious group shaping the future of the accounting profession. This initiative empowers emerging partners to develop strategies that lead and sustain future-ready firms.

Kelli was voted Best Accountant in the Tri-State for 2024 by Herald Mail Media readers. She was also a 2024 Women to Watch Award nominee in the Emerging Leader category, recognized by the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.

Quick Facts

Professional Memberships
- American Institute of CPAs - Member
- Maryland Association of CPAs - Member
- Allinial Global - Future-Gen Think Tank Leader
Community Involvement
- Leadership Washington County – Treasurer, Class of 2020
- Hospice of Washington County – Leader of Finance Committee
- Gilchrist - Board Member
- Girls Inc. of Washington County – Treasurer

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant – Maryland

Education

B.S. Accounting, magna cum laude – Salisbury University
Master of Business Administration – Salisbury University

Work Highlights

Year joined SEK: 2004
Year admitted as a Member: 2020

Q&A with Kelli

What was your first job?

A local fruit market in Smithsburg at the age of 15
What are your hobbies?

Working out and running trails, spending time with family and friends, and helping others in any way possible
What would others be surprised to learn about you?

I was a JFK 50 mile finisher.
What is the most inspiring part of your job?

Assisting and mentoring clients with new business startups and aiding in their development to a successful venture, as well as building relationships with team members as they grow professionally and personally

My Industry Specialties

Healthcare Professionals
Real Estate
Closely-Held Businesses

My Service Specialties

Payroll Processing
Business Accounting & Advisory
Tax & Compliance
QuickBooks Consulting
Outsourced CFO

Client Testimonials

Truly appreciate the personal attention Kelli Cobb and her staff gives to our needs. In addition, they take the time to explain forms, filings, etc. in a manner that we understand. Thank you for the wonderful service!
A Hagerstown Tax & ACTS Client
Kelli has been so helpful and kind. She helped me get my business started, and I cannot thank her enough for her help and guidance along the way. She responds quickly and always answers any questions I have. She is a wonderful asset to SEK!
A Hagerstown Tax & ACTS Client
The firm is a solid and reputable one to do business with! Kelli Cobb is amazing! She communicates with her clients in a very timely and knowledgeable fashion. I would recommend her, and SEK, to anyone.
A Hagerstown Tax & ACTS Client
I know that my tax professional is tuned into my needs. She is extremely responsive to any questions at any hour, is extremely knowledgeable, and approachable. No question is too small or too silly. We could not be happier with SEK!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
We have been using SEK for several years now to prepare and file our taxes. Kelli and her colleagues have been wonderful to work with! Kelli is always very responsive and extremely friendly and helpful! We know our taxes will always be prepared well, getting us the best refund possible.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I've had the opportunity to work with Kelly Cobb over the last several years. She is an amazing person and a valued associate from SEK! What I like about her is her amazing work ethic, her thorough knowledge, and her superb people/client relations skills. I would highly recommend her and SEK to anyone! She represents your company well!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli makes an in-home visit to gather necessary documents to prepare my taxes. I am handicapped, and this goes to show the superior level of service that she provides.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I love my accountant. Kelli is responsive to my concerns and offers great advice.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli realizes that I run a very busy business by myself and will pick up and deliver forms if needed. She understands the challenges I face as a small business owner and helps me navigate the growth of my business.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
I moved my tax preparation over to SEK two years ago after 30+ years elsewhere. Kelli Cobb has done a tremendous job with my returns and guiding me through the process. I needed assistance with my tax withholding (wasn't having enough withheld each pay period) and she got me on track. I am very appreciative. Kelli is thorough, knowledgeable, and very kind. Thank you!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli Cobb, my CPA, is always quick to respond and to offer assistance. She is very professional and tolerates my limited accounting expertise.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
She answers questions late at night, early in the morning, and on weekends. She will even to offer to deliver my documents if I can't get to the office.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli is always there for us! She takes care of our taxes, answers questions, and provides advice when needed.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli makes us feel very comfortable, like she is handling our taxes as part of our family.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Love Kelli Cobb. She always answers all of my questions and concerns and is very helpful!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli Cobb is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and explains things to you in simple terms. My wife and I are very pleased with the CPA services she has provided. Kelli also handles our business accounts. She is a top-notch professional and represents SEK well.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
When Kelli prepared our taxes, she was very thorough and took the time to explain in detail what her findings were. She gave us options to keep us on course to limit our tax liability at the end of the year. It was all summed up in a nice and professional binder. All around, a great experience, and my wife and I will be back.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Excellent advice and service provided by Kelli Cobb and her department.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
She always responds to our phone calls and provides follow-up advice.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Always helpful and very good at understanding what is going on with one of us working out of the country.
A Hagerstown Tax Client
This year I switched to SEK after 30+ years of doing business elsewhere. I have been thoroughly impressed with my move to SEK! Kelli has been absolutely wonderful and welcoming! Her attention to detail and addressing my goals have been superb! She's positive, knowledgeable, and caring. I'm thrilled, and I can't thank you enough for the wonderful experience so far!
A Hagerstown Tax Client
Kelli has been absolutely wonderful and welcoming as I just became a new client! Her attention to detail, knowledge, and addressing my goals is so appreciated, plus she cares! I feel so good about my experience so far. Thank you!
A Hagerstown Tax Client

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