James Andrus was a Principal with PBTK in Las Vegas before moving to Utah in 1998 to develop a franchised food operation. Jim returned to public accounting in Salt Lake City in 2000 where he has developed a diversified practice with client concentrations in local governments and family-owned businesses.  He returned to PBTK as a Shareholder in 2010 to lead the Firm’s Salt Lake office.

Jim specializes in performing attestation and consulting services for local governments, non-profit organizations, family-owned businesses, casino resorts and allied industries, and has increasing responsibilities with SEC companies.  His government clients include three of the largest cities in Utah.  He also has experience in other industries including construction and technology.

Education: Bachelor of Accounting, Southern Utah University

CPA Certifications:  Nevada and Utah

Memberships: American Institute of Certified Public Accounting, Nevada Society of Certified Public Accounting, Utah Association of Certified Public Accounting

Associations:  Treasurer of Associated Builders & Contractors, Utah Chapter; Treasurer of Lone Peak Football Club; SUU Alumni Association

Representative Clients

Park City Municipal Corporation, City of Orem, Utah, Sandy City, Utah, Unified Fire Authority, Granger Hunter Improvement District, Intermountain Employment Services, Pine Valley Power, Pine Valley Electric, Intermountain Plantings, Ascend HR Solutions.