
Meet John Rear
BEACON TAX & ACCOUNTING GROUP LLC
John is a Certified Public Accountant with over ten years of experience providing tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals and closely held businesses. His background includes preparing and reviewing individual, partnership, S-corporation, and C-corporation income tax returns, as well as supporting audit, review, and compilation engagements.
John began his career in banking before transitioning into public accounting, where he has progressed from staff accountant to opening his own public accounting firm. He works closely with clients on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and year-end planning, and is known for leveraging technology to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.
John is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants.

John Rear,
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Stability. Strategy. Family.
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A Champaign-Urbana native, John was born, raised, and is now raising his own family in the community he serves. He and his wife, Kaylee, share a son, Liam, and their Doberman, Shadow. When he’s not diving into spreadsheets, you will find him traveling, hiking, gaming, or watching movies—recommendations are always welcome.
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