Employee Spotlight
Liesel Couch Cramer
At EWH Small Business Accounting, we pride ourselves on our dedicated team of professionals who go above and beyond to support our clients’ financial success. Today, we shine the spotlight on Liesel Cramer (formerly Liesel Couch), one of our talented accountants. Liesel started with us as an intern in 2020 and became a full-time member of our team in 2021. For over four years, she has been an integral part of our organization.
Meet Liesel Cramer
- Current Role: Accountant
- Time at EWH: 4 Years
- Most Adventurous Thing Ever Done: Skydiving
- Favorite Activity Outside of Work: Running
A Glimpse Into Liesel’s Work World
Liesel is a key part of the EWH Small Business Accounting team. She reviews monthly financial statements to make sure they are accurate. As a tax consultant, she helps clients understand tax laws and improve their tax plans. Liesel also provides future tax projections to help clients with financial planning. She prepares both business and personal tax returns, making sure everything is filed correctly and on time. Additionally, Liesel helps onboard new clients, guiding them through the initial steps with EWH. Her thorough approach and attention to detail make her a valuable asset to her clients and the team.
What Liesel Loves Most
Liesel loves helping her clients pursue what they are passionate about. She understands that accounting and taxes aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but they are unavoidable if you own a business. Watching clients gain trust in EWH’s process and advice is incredibly rewarding for her. She takes great satisfaction in breaking down complex concepts so that clients can feel confident in their accounting and tax records. Liesel feels most fulfilled when clients have lightbulb moments. Building trust with clients is crucial to her, allowing them to focus on what they do best while she manages their accounting and helps them strive for success.
Fun Facts About Liesel
Share a funny or interesting nickname you’ve had throughout your life and how you got it:
Liesel, whose name is pronounced like Diesel but with an L, often uses this comparison to help clients remember, say, and spell her name. It usually works well, and sometimes clients even call her Diesel, which she finds amusing. Her name originates from the movie “The Sound of Music,” where Liesl is the oldest Von Trapp child. Other nicknames she has acquired over the years include Lysol, Lizzo, Leslie, and Schnitzel.
Tell us about a book, podcast, or movie that has had a significant impact on you:
Liesel recommends “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey to everyone. She loves learning new perspectives and life hacks to better perceive different situations. This book inspired her to be a better person and significantly impacted how she processes life around her.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Skydiving. Jumping out of an airplane was probably one of the best experiences of her life, and Liesel would definitely do it again.
What’s your favorite way to stay active and healthy outside of work?
Liesel loves running. She has been running since middle school and has completed two half marathons, with hopes to participate in more in the future.
What do you enjoy most about working at EWH?
For Liesel, it’s an easy answer: her coworkers. She feels incredibly blessed to work with such a supportive group of individuals. Everyone welcomed her with open arms when she first joined, and they continue to do the same for new hires. Liesel appreciates working for a company that truly cares about her and her life outside of the office.
Recent Life Event/Announcement
On July 6, 2024, Liesel Couch embarked on a new chapter in her life by marrying her best friend, Nate. Now known as Liesel Cramer, she celebrated this joyous occasion surrounded by family and friends in a beautiful ceremony. The wedding day was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Liesel and her husband are excited to start their married life together.
Beyond the Numbers
Liesel Cramer is not just a valued team member at EWH; she’s a dedicated runner, a newlywed, and an adventurous spirit. Her unique blend of professional skills and personal interests brings a special touch to the EWH team, contributing to the positive and collaborative work environment she values so much. With her passion for staying active and her love for new experiences, Liesel continues to inspire her colleagues both in and out of the office. Here’s to her vibrant energy and many more milestones to come!