Get to know Counting House

From Church plants to long established churches, we love working with all of them!

Our Story

When Counting House started in 2007, the first assignment was to help church plants get started with strong financial systems, processes and reporting. Most of the church plants transitioned to ongoing accounting work and long established churches joined the client roster.

Now we serve churches from small to large in a variety of settings and cultures each expressing and living into their unique calling and mission.

About Us

Counting House is an outsourced accounting service provider specializing in the Christian church and ministries sector.

With the help of technology, we are able to serve churches across the country.

Our Services

  • Donations

    We’ll help you know which money you receive is deductible, guide you toward compliance with IRS receipt requirements, record donations in your donation and accounting systems and reconcile accounting with donation software.

  • Payment Processing

    Using payment processing services (Bill, Melio, Intuit) reimbursements, honoraria and vendor invoices are paid quickly and efficiently. Send us the bill and we’ll take care of the rest.

  • Payroll

    Clergy and church payroll is significantly different than other entities. We’ll facilitate payroll with a trusted, ministry focused payroll service provider.

  • Reconciliations and Reports

    Reconciling bank and other balance sheet accounts is an important verification process. We’ll take care of it before generating budget comparison and balance sheet reports each month.

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The Mrosko Family

NEW OWNERS (as of July 1, 2025)!

The Mroskos are looking forward to continuing the legacy of Counting House that Sandy Norris began in 2007. Church and camp ministries have been a passion for their family for many years, so they value helping these organizations develop and maintain strong financial positions and processes to continue working in their communities and around the world.

Meet the Mroskos

  • Mike Mrosko

    Mike has degrees in Accounting and Business Administration and has worked in corporate and non-profit organizations throughout his career. He passed both the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams. In addition, he has held various finance and ministry leadership positions in their church since 1996.

  • Jaci Mrosko

    Jaci’s background is in education, but she has been on staff and in teaching and leadership positions in both local and para-church ministries for many years. She has a heart for the local church and missions and brings her organization and communication skills to the Counting House business.

  • Jacob Mrosko

    Jacob graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Business Management degree that included core accounting / finance classes, and is earning a graduate certificate in Data Analytics, all while playing college baseball. His interpersonal and leadership skills, along with perseverance and flexibility will benefit Counting House in working with clients and managing accounts.

  • Rachel Mrosko

    Rachel is a middle and high school band director but has always had an affinity for math and finance. She has a heart for youth ministry, including teaching children’s Sunday School and working at Covenant Pines Bible Camp. Her organizational skills and  strong work ethic will be an asset to the business.

Sandy Norris

Sandy Norris

FOUNDER

My education includes an Associate degree in Accounting, Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Masters degrees in Business Administration and Theological Studies. I was the first graduate in North Park University’s dual MBA/MATS program.

I was ordained to word and sacrament by the Evangelical Covenant Church in 1998. My husband and I are parents to an adult daughter and live North of St Paul.

Our Team

  • Kristen Smith

    ACCOUNTANT

    I received an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota in 1993 and have worked in both internal audit and public accounting. I began working at Counting House in 2012. I live in Minneapolis with my husband and son, and sometimes with my two college-aged daughters.

  • Karen Wahlstrom

    ACCOUNTANT

    I am a graduate from Bethel University and Seminary. A wife, mother, grandmother. Learned bookkeeping in high school and have added to that knowledge base with each position that I have held working in the nonprofit and for-profit sector for 40+ years. Currently with Counting House since 2016. Hobbies: Walking, Reading, Quilting, Crocheting.

  • Linda Howitz

    ACCOUNTANT

    I have been working in the accounting field for 20 years and appreciate being able to help organizations succeed by supporting their accounting needs. Minnesota has always been home and I enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking and golf. Married for 28 years, Mark and I have 2 daughters and a son-in-law.

  • Virginia Fenrick

    DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST

    I am a detail gal whose primary vocation has been in housing design. I find satisfaction in contributing to God’s kingdom work through the detail work I do for Counting House. My husband, Chuck, and I live in Oakdale, MN.