Local CPA Plays Santa for Annual Christmas Parade

12.01.09

Jerome Reilmann, CPA, Vice President and Principal of Rice, Sullivan & Co., Ltd., a local accounting and consulting firm, played the role of Santa Claus during Belleville, Illinois’ annual Christmas parade on November 27, 2009. The parade was sponsored by the Optimist Club of Belleville.

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“I enjoy playing Santa in Belleville’s annual Christmas parade,” says Reilmann.  “I find great joy seeing the children’s faces light up when they see me riding in the sleigh.”

Reilmann joined Rice, Sullivan & Co. in 1972.  In his role as Vice President and Principal, he maintains a diverse accounting, audit and tax practice.  Reilmann currently serves individuals, family owned businesses, and nonprofit and governmental entities. 

Reilmann received his Bachelor of Science degree from Quincy University.  He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).  In addition he is the Legislative Liaison and Past President of the Southern Chapter of the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS).  Reilmann currently resides in Lebanon, Illinois with his wife.

Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best they can be.  The Optimist Club of Belleville has over 135 members.  Belleville has one of the largest clubs in the Illinois district and is among the largest in the world.  Each year over 30,000 of the youth in the area are served by the Optimist Club of Belleville through activities and donations.

Established in 1953, Rice, Sullivan & Co. provides value added accounting and advisory services to clients throughout the region.  The firm’s team provides traditional accounting and tax services in addition to technology consulting, employee benefit plan administration, business valuation, business consulting and more.  Rice, Sullivan & Co. maintains specialties in the agriculture, auto dealerships, construction, financial institutions, manufacturing, professional service firms, not-for-profit and technology sectors.