Monthly Bookkeeping
Categorized transactions, reconciled accounts, and a dependable month-end close.
Bookkeeping for small businesses
Clean books.
Clear decisions.
Monthly bookkeeping and QuickBooks cleanup, with reports you can actually understand.
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QuickBooks Online
Certified ProAdvisor
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3-year degree path
Accelerated accounting studies at ASU
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Applied training
KPMG audit simulation + Deloitte accounting simulations
Services
Bookkeeping without the busywork.
Choose ongoing monthly support, a one-time cleanup, or a fresh QuickBooks setup.
QuickBooks Cleanup
Backlogged months caught up and inaccurate transactions corrected.
QuickBooks Setup
A clean chart of accounts, connected bank feeds, and useful rules from day one.
Bills & Invoices
Organized payables, receivables, due dates, and open balances.
Payroll Support
Payroll entries, tax withdrawals, and benefit or reimbursement activity are reconciled to the books, with reporting coordinated around the records from your payroll provider.
Monthly Financial Reports
Receive a profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash-flow context, along with a plain-English summary of notable changes and questions that need your attention.
What you get every month
The numbers you need, ready to use.
Each month closes with accurate accounts, the core financial statements, and a short explanation of what the numbers mean for your business.
Reconciled accounts
Bank and credit card balances are matched to statements, with discrepancies researched before they can roll into the next month.
Reviewed transactions
Income and expenses are categorized consistently, and unusual or unclear activity is collected into a focused question list.
Profit & loss statement
See monthly and year-to-date revenue, expenses, and profit so you can understand what the business produced.
Balance sheet
Get a month-end snapshot of cash, outstanding obligations, owner equity, and the other balances behind the business.
Close-out check
Key accounts and open items are reviewed before the month is finalized, reducing the chance of surprises at tax time.
Plain-English summary
Receive a concise note on meaningful changes, missing information, and the decisions or follow-ups worth your attention.
See a sample report
See a month-end report before you commit.
Download a fictional café example.
- Profit & loss statement
- Balance sheet
- Bank reconciliation
Download sample report
Excel workbook · fictional café data
Transparent starting prices
Simple starting prices.
Your exact quote follows a quick review of the books.
Monthly Bookkeeping
$150 / month and up
Categorization, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reports.
A clear monthly rate—no surprise hourly billing.
Your exact quote follows the free 15-minute review.
QuickBooks Cleanup
$200 and up
For books that are behind, unreconciled, or inaccurate.
Scoped to the months and work your books actually need.
I adjust your exact quote after reviewing the condition and complexity of the books.
First-month guarantee
Cleaner books after your first month—or you don’t pay.
About Austin
Careful work. Clear communication.
I’m a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor studying accounting at Arizona State University’s W. P. Carey School of Business.
I bring the same habits to every set of books: accuracy, dependable follow-through, and plain-English communication.
I specialize in monthly bookkeeping for service businesses: transaction categorization, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, month-end close, and reports you can understand.
Before focusing on accounting, I built hands-on operations experience through team leadership as a head lifeguard and through daily cash handling in a concession environment. That work reinforced the habits I bring to bookkeeping: accuracy, clear communication, dependable follow-through, and staying calm when details need to be untangled.
The KPMG and Deloitte programs were simulation-based training, giving me structured practice with audit procedures, internal controls, financial analysis, and business reporting alongside my ASU coursework and QuickBooks certification.
QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor
ASU Accounting · 3-Year Path
KPMG · U.S. Career Catalyst Audit
Deloitte · Accounting Job Simulation
Frequently asked questions
Three quick answers.
The basics before you book.
My books are a mess—can you fix them?
Yes. I review what is wrong, then give you a clear scope and price before cleanup begins.
Do I need QuickBooks already?
No. I can set up a new QuickBooks Online file or work with the one you already have.
How do I share documents with you?
We set up one simple digital workflow for statements, receipts, and bills during onboarding.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $150 per month, and one-time QuickBooks cleanup starts at $200. Your exact price depends on transaction volume, the number of accounts, the condition of the books, and any additional support you need. I give you a clear quote before work begins.
What size business is the best fit?
I work best with owner-operated, single-location service businesses that need consistent monthly books but are not ready for an in-house accounting team. During the free review, I will tell you plainly whether the scope fits what I can support.
Do you prepare tax returns?
No. My focus is bookkeeping: keeping the records accurate, reconciled, organized, and ready for your tax professional. I can help keep year-end handoff cleaner, but tax preparation and tax advice remain with your CPA or tax preparer.
Will I need to share my bank password?
No. Access can be provided through QuickBooks Online and the secure sharing methods established during onboarding. I do not need you to send a banking password by email or text.
How often will I hear from you?
I group questions so your bookkeeping does not interrupt every workday. You will hear from me when records or clarification are needed, and again when the month is closed and your reports are ready.
Can you take over from another bookkeeper or a spreadsheet?
Yes. I first review the existing file or records, identify what needs to be cleaned up, and then propose a path into QuickBooks Online and a repeatable monthly workflow.
Do you work remotely?
Yes. I work with businesses in Arizona and Illinois—and nationwide—entirely remotely, so you are not limited by location.
How it works
Four steps. No guesswork.
Review, proposal, cleanup, then a dependable monthly close.
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Free 15-minute review
We look at the business, the books, and what is not working.
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Clear proposal
You get a defined scope, timeline, and price before work begins.
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Cleanup & setup
I fix the backlog and organize QuickBooks for a smoother routine.
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Monthly bookkeeping rhythm
Accounts are reconciled and clear reports arrive on schedule.
Who I work with
Built for owner-operated businesses.
Reliable monthly books without the cost of an in-house accounting team.
- Restaurants & cafés
- Salons & beauty
- Automotive repair
- Medical & dental
- Contractors & home services
- Boutique retail
Contact
Ready for cleaner books?
Book the free review above, or reach out directly.
- Email
austinharding64@gmail.com - Phone
(779) 230-8603 - Service area
Arizona and Illinois · Remote nationwide
Start with a conversation
Not sure what your books need?
Take 15 minutes to walk through where things stand. No commitment and no pressure—just a clear next step.