Julie James, BA English, BEd
Director of Marketing

Pronouns: She/her

Julie ensures business owners and not-for-profit organizations are aware of Stern Cohen’s accounting, bookkeeping and tax services. If you found us via Google search – that’s probably down to her!

After joining the firm in 2013, Julie modernized the Stern Cohen brand with a new logo and website. Her efforts were recognized with an Association of Accounting Marketing Achievement Award in 2015.

Julie graduated from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver with degrees in English Literature and Education. Her career started with teaching in Japan and Nunavut.  She brings over 20 years of experience with sales and marketing in the professional services and IT industries.

Julie is a member of the Association for Accounting Marketing and has volunteered on their website committee.  She’s an avid tennis player, fan and a member of the East York Tennis Club.

What’s the most rewarding thing about working with Stern Cohen?

I knew nothing about accounting when I joined Stern Cohen, but I love my colleagues and rising to the challenge due to the intense competition in this industry.  I’ve been able to demonstrate significant benefits from marketing and that is truly rewarding.  Selecting an accounting firm is an important decision so being able to showcase the great value clients receive at Stern Cohen has been a pleasure!

What’s different about Stern Cohen?

We put our clients first. Our advisors and services are highly regarded in the industry.  We’re modern and open minded so it’s been a lot of fun to market our unique brand. We’re a friendly and diverse group of dedicated people always willing to lend a hand – I love that! Plus we have Fridays off, with pay, in August 🙂