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You have the reports — but do you know what changed? I help business owners, managers, and advisory professionals organize financial and operating data, identify discrepancies, explain trends and variances, and prepare clear internal analysis for review. My work sits in the space between bookkeeping and decision-making. A bookkeeper may keep the records updated. A CPA may handle taxes and official financial matters. But many businesses still need help understanding what changed, what looks unusual, what information may be missing, and what questions should be asked before decisions are made. That is where I can help. I have 20+ years of experience in decision-support analysis, accounting support, reconciliations, financial review, variance analysis, reporting, and business data review. I enjoy digging into the numbers, finding what changed, and turning scattered information into clear observations clients can use as part of their own internal review process. I can help with: Monthly decision-support analysis Financial and operating data review P&L variance analysis Budget vs. actual review Forecast vs. actual review Revenue and expense trend analysis Account fluctuation review Bank, credit card, and account reconciliation support Month-end close support Expense report review Customer, client, location, department, job, or project-level data review Discrepancy identification and follow-up notes Written analysis summaries Ad hoc reporting for meetings, client reviews, lender conversations, or internal planning My best-fit clients are businesses or advisory professionals who need recurring monthly support, but do not have enough work to hire a full-time internal analyst. A typical ongoing engagement may include reviewing monthly reports or data, preparing a written analysis summary, identifying notable changes or discrepancies, documenting follow-up questions, and supporting unscheduled reporting requests when they arise. I am also a good fit for fractional CFOs, controllers, CPAs, bookkeepers, and consultants who need dependable analysis support underneath their client advisory work. Important service boundary: I do not make business decisions for clients, recommend a specific course of action, prepare taxes, prepare financial statements, provide audit or assurance services, or provide legal, tax, or investment advice. My role is to organize, review, summarize, and present observations from the data provided. Final decisions remain with the client. If you need an experienced analyst who can help you understand what changed, what looks off, and what your financial or operating data may be showing, I would be glad to discuss whether monthly decision-support analysis is a fit.

I help small business owners free up their time. Small business owners often add “Bookwork” to their to do list, and because life happens and being a business owner gets busy, this task gets moved to a later date and a later date. Come tax time, it can be a huge stressor and then they have to seek additional support to play catch up and clean up.. With my 4-step method, I can catch you up to date and maintain your financial records so you can easily view your finances and make informed decisions to maximize your profits while being fully prepared for tax season. I have experience in payment processors and online services such as Shopify, Square, Stripe, PayPal, and Clover to name a few. They can create a mess in the bookkeeping space if not done right. I specialize in several service based industries, including creative service businesses in the wedding arena, estheticians, transportation companies, and e-commerce businesses on platforms such as Shopify. My services include but not limited to: - setting up clients with QuickBooks Online - ongoing bookkeeping with QuickBooks Online - catching up on overdue bookkeeping - managing invoicing and payments - providing personalized charts of accounts and reports to meet your business goals and objectives - reconciling each bank account so you can be sure the numbers are right - providing a streamline and predictable process to keep things running smoothly To get started I need Accountant User access to your Quickbooks Account I will then provide a review Next would be communication to discuss the findings of the review and a game plan moving forward if you would like continued services Hire me and sit back and relax while your bookkeeping needs for you and your business are met. Stress free tax preparation sounds great to me! As the owner of Maddie Kadner Bookkeeping in Northern Iowa, I take pleasure in helping small business owners understand their finances to make better financial decisions. I am a certified QuickBooks Proadvisor with a wide range of bookkeeping experience that has helped me be a specialist in my area with platforms like PayPal, Square, Hubdoc, Harvest, Google Workspace, Relay, other integration softwares, and Quickbooks Online. My official Qualifications: - Certified ProAdvisor in QuickBooks Online - AAS Degree If you are interested, we can schedule a call to discuss your business further and determine a more detailed pricing plan.

I’m a QuickBooks expert specializing in accurate accounting solutions. With extensive experience in bookkeeping and a deep understanding of QuickBooks, I provide tailored financial management services to optimize your business operations. From setup and payroll management to comprehensive financial analysis, I offer efficient solutions to streamline your finances and support informed decision-making. Services: - QuickBooks Setup and Customization - Bookkeeping and Financial Reporting - Accounts Payable and Receivable Management - Payroll Administration and Compliance Why Choose Me? - Proven Expertise in QuickBooks and Accounting - Meticulous Attention to Detail - Timely Delivery and Deadline Management - Open and Transparent Communication - Customized Solutions for Your Business Needs Experience: - 7 years in managing end-to-end bookkeeping processes, financial reporting, and accounting operations. - Led teams in payroll management, financial analysis, and tax preparation, ensuring compliance. Let's collaborate to optimize your accounting processes with QuickBooks expertise. Contact me today for efficient and accurate financial management solutions that align with your business goals.

Detail‑oriented Bookkeeper and Data Entry Specialist with a strong accounting background and hands‑on experience reviewing financial documents through tax preparation. I help small businesses stay organized, accurate, and up‑to‑date by managing transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining clean financial records. I’m reliable, calm under pressure, and committed to delivering precise, error‑free work every time.

Detail-oriented and results-driven Risk, Finance, and Data Analyst with hands-on experience in risk management, financial analysis, and data visualization using tools like Power BI, SQL, and Excel. Proven success in managing complex financial portfolios, optimizing processes, and delivering actionable insights that drive business performance. Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, consistently seeking new knowledge and skills to stay ahead in the dynamic world of data and finance. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams and working independently in remote settings to ensure timely, accurate results. Passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies to solve business challenges and improve decision-making. Open to new opportunities where I can apply my analytical expertise to make a meaningful impact.

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. I have over 20+ years of diverse accounting experience and a passion for crunching the numbers. My accounting work experiences has developed unique business acumen skills that has given me a higher comprehension of the accounting/bookkeeping procedures and processes. I am detail-orientated, a multi-tasker, organized self-started, independent with a drive to meet deadlines, a team player, and a strong verbal and written communicator. Below are some recent projects/task I have completed: Recent clean up project - YTD transactions totaled 3827, books have 18 accounts to reconcile and with prompt communication with the client I was able to have the YTD complete in 7 weeks. Communicate and response time is key in getting the work done timely and efficiently. Recent workflow correction - Client started using QBO Bills and Invoices in Aug 2022. Was not matching the 280 transactions per month. Complex transactions with over payments and under payments for both deposits and withdrawals. After training for 3 days the workflow was corrected and the future transactions were matching correctly. This was caught in Oct 2022. 2 months of transactions were cleared up in 3 weeks with diligent research, transactional edits and constant communication. My skills are expert level in the following: Reconciliations Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Payroll - wages and tax (EE and ER) Month-end closing GAAP Financial Analysis Financial Reports Budgets Forecasting Inventory QuickBooks - ProAdvisor Certification Payroll software - ADP, Paycheck and QuickBooks Payroll Office applications - Word, Excel, Power Point and One Note Google docs Super tech savvy Communication applications - email, slack, text, zoom Verbal and written communication Profit and Non-Profit, Corp, S-Corp, Partnerships, LLC and Sole Proprietor Please feel free to contact me directly to discuss more about your business needs and how my skills mentioned above can meet those business needs. With kind regards, Jayme