Rachel Dykstra, CPA/PFS

Rachel graduated from Boise State University, Magna Cum Laude, in 2004 with double majors in Accounting and Finance, and a minor in Mathematics. Her professional experience started with internships with Merrill Lynch and the Idaho State Tax Commission. Upon graduation Rachel was recruited to Eide Bailly, LLP (one of the largest regional CPA firms in Idaho), while at Eide Bailly she became a licensed CPA. Rachel worked on the audit side of Public Accounting, while providing tax support during the tax season, to become a well -rounded CPA.

After leaving Eide Bailly, Rachel decided to start her own practice in which she has grown throughout the years based on her knowledge and dedication to clients. This was the beginning of River City Accountants.  Now Rachel employs additional people and continues to provide services based on her vast experience and time in the industry.

In her off-time Rachel enjoys just about anything outdoors with her three dogs, specifically fishing and week-long rafting trips.

Scott

A first-generation college graduate, Scott earned degrees in Political Science and Linguistics, With Honors, from the University of California, Davis, in 2012. In September 2012, he enlisted in the US Army, completed Basic Training, Airborne School, and the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, and served three more years as an infantry mortarman in the 1st Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.

After being honorably discharged, Scott and his wife, Dawn, owned and operated a franchised art studio, Painting with a Twist, for three years in Pleasant Hill, Ca. It was their first business ownership adventure, and they enjoyed the experience immensely. Scott completed most of the build out himself (with some not-so-little help from friends and family), and it was also his first in-depth exposure to the world of accounting and bookkeeping. After the sale of their business in 2019, he decided to use his GI Bill to return to school for an accounting degree, which he completed in 2021 through Colorado State University.

Since joining River City Accountants, Scott has been further developing his tax preparation, bookkeeping, and financial review skills, and recently obtained his CPA certification.

Chas

Chas is the newest member of the River City Team. He grew up in Northern California before attending the University of San Diego, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. After graduating, Chas worked in public accounting for several years prior to going to work for the government to investigate Section 8 housing fraud. For the last seven years he held the position of Controller at a registered investment advisory firm with $3B under management and advisors across the nation. When Chas is not at work, he enjoys cooking with his wife, golfing with his son, and getting out on the river for a lazy float or more exciting rapids.