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I am a freelance bookkeeper with over 30 years experience. I have done everything from daily cash accounting to yearly financial reviews. I currently use Quickbooks Online for most of my clients and I am well versed in setting up, cleaning up, and maintaining accounts in this, and every other, version of Quickbooks. My specialty is in forensic accounting - cleaning up, building up and reconciling past books to correct, switch from cash to accrual, find discrepancies, and/or reconstruct to actual.

*I am a XERO-Certified Bookkeeper specializing in bringing organization and clarity to your business books. If you need help understanding your business numbers, I can help! *I can install accounting software, work with Excel, Google Sheets, templates, or spreadsheets. I can clean up your books so you can maintain them, or provide a Done-For-You Bookkeeping service, so you don't have to touch a number! *With a strong passion for organization, I have experience as a former professional organizer. While I can organize closets and junk drawers, my true passion lies in organizing the numbers in your business books. I really enjoy leading projects, making lists, checking things off, categorizing, putting things in buckets, reconciling, and doing all of the number nerdy things most people dislike. *As a skilled communicator, I can explain and simplify difficult concepts into easily-digestible information. My communication skills also extend to copywriting, editing, research, proofreading, and grammar-checking. I can do it all, leveraging my background as a former English major. *Communication is a top priority for me, and I am committed to staying in touch while I help you and your organization make the most of my skills to the best of my ability.

Post Graduate in Finance, with over 10 years of deep dive in End to End Accounting. Financial Analysis. General Ledger Job profile: Maintaining customers and vendor's master data, Chart of Accounts. Wave, QBO, Xero, Zoho accounting system Implementation. Categorizing & classifying transactions. Bank reconciliation, GL reconciliation. Revenue Recognition Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable process, CASH applications Month end Close & Finalization of books and preparing financial reports. Budgeting and variance analysis, Financial statements and analysis. Accounting Software:- Sage Intacct, Oracle Netsuite, Acumatica, QB online, Wave accounting, Zoho, Xero Proficient in Ms-Office Suite (Ms-Word, Ms-Excel, Outlook, PPT), Google suite, DeVrev, zendesk, Hubspot, jira service desk, BILL;COM, coupa, slack, Expensify

Hi, I’m Aaron — a hands-on, results-driven accounting pro with 8+ years of experience helping nonprofits and small businesses stay compliant, clean, and financially confident. I specialize in grant reporting, QuickBooks, and audit-ready financials, with deep experience as a Controller, Senior Staff Accountant, and Accounting Manager. Whether you need help cleaning up your books, tracking funder requirements, or preparing for an audit, I know what your auditors, board, and funders expect — and I know how to deliver. ✅ Services I Provide: QuickBooks Online Setup, Cleanup & Reconciliation Fund Accounting & Grant/Donor Tracking Chart of Accounts Design & Overhaul Monthly Close & Financial Reporting Audit Preparation & 990 Support Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Payroll, 1099 Compliance & Process Optimization Financial Dashboards & Board-Ready Reports 🧰 Software I Use: QuickBooks Online/Desktop • MIP Abila • SAGE • Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Dashboards, VLOOKUP) 💡 Client Wins: Reduced monthly close time by 30% by restructuring a nonprofit’s grant reporting system Delivered clean audits while managing books, payroll, and donor reporting for a $5M Goodwill affiliate Led full audit prep for a legal aid nonprofit — including reconciliations, adjustments, and supporting documentation 🔎 Why Clients Choose Me: ✔️ Nonprofit Accounting Expertise ✔️ Controller-Level Strategy & Oversight ✔️ Clean, Timely, Audit-Ready Books ✔️ Communicative, Reliable, and Proactive ✔️ Available for Ongoing Support or One-Time Projects ⭐ What Clients Are Saying: “Aaron brought clarity to our books in a way no one else could… Worth every penny.” “Our audit went smoother than ever thanks to Aaron’s prep and documentation.” “He understands the nonprofit world and helps us make strategic decisions.” “Fast, organized, and incredibly easy to work with. Game-changer.” 📩 Let’s connect! Message me today and let’s get your books cleaned up, grant-compliant, and built for long-term success.

If your books are falling behind, or you're just tired of guessing where your cash is going, I can help. I'm a U.S.-based bookkeeper with over 5 years of experience and a Master's degree in Accounting, working exclusively with U.S. small businesses. I'm a certified QuickBooks Online and Xero Advisor, so whether you're already set up or need a system built from scratch, I can hit the ground running. What I handle for clients: ✅ Full-cycle monthly bookkeeping & bank/credit card reconciliation ✅ QuickBooks Online & Xero setup, cleanup, and ongoing maintenance ✅ Accounts payable & receivable management ✅ Payroll processing ✅ Sales tax tracking and filing ✅ Financial forecasting & cash flow projections ✅ Monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) I work with small businesses across all industries — no niche restrictions — so whether you're a contractor, an online store, a consultant, or a local service business, I can adapt to your chart of accounts and reporting needs. I'm comfortable with both ongoing monthly retainer work and one-time cleanup/catch-up projects. If your books haven't been touched in months (or longer), that's exactly the kind of project I enjoy fixing. Because I'm U.S.-based, I understand U.S. accounting standards, payroll tax rules, and state sales tax requirements — no time zone gaps, no communication friction. Let's set up a quick call to look at where your books stand and figure out the right plan. I usually reply within a few hours.

Hi! My name is Amber and I am a highly seasoned financial expert with 12 years of experience as a Government Auditor and freelance bookkeeper and tax preparer. I hold a Master's degree in Forensic Accounting and specialize in ensuring financial accuracy and regulatory compliance through meticulous statement analysis. For the past five years, I have also provided comprehensive tax preparation and consulting services for small businesses. I am also proficient in QuickBooks and Wave.