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I’m Jawed Ali, a seasoned accounting professional with 20+ years of experience turning complex financial data into clear, GAAP-compliant, and audit-ready books you can trust. I specialize in both cash-based and accrual-based accounting, customizing my approach to fit your business size, industry, and compliance needs, so you get accurate, timely financials without the stress. 🔥 What I Bring to Your Business: Dual Accounting Mastery: Deep knowledge of Cash-Based Accounting, perfect for small businesses tracking income and expenses when cash moves. Expertise in Accrual-Based Accounting, recording transactions when incurred, managing accounts receivable/payable, adjusting journal entries, and ensuring financial statements reflect true business performance. Software & Tools Proficiency: QuickBooks Online & Desktop, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, FreshBooks, Sage, I speak your software language fluently. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros, financial modeling, and automation to streamline reporting and analysis. Expert-level command of Google Sheets, complex formulas, dashboards, data validation, Apps Script, and workflow automation. Full-Cycle Accounting Services: General ledger management, journal entries, month-end/year-end close Bank, credit card, and vendor/customer reconciliations Financial statement preparation (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) Budgeting, forecasting, and ratio analysis Payroll management via Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, ADP, and Bill(dot)com Catch-up and clean-up projects to resolve backlogs and ensure audit readiness 🌍 Proven Global Experience Since 2009, I’ve empowered over 300 clients across the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Australia, and Pakistan, delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financials to e-commerce stores, real estate firms, SMEs, and service-based businesses. 🚀 Why Clients Trust Me ✅ Accuracy & Compliance: Always GAAP-aligned, audit-ready, and error-free books. ✅ Timely Delivery: Never miss deadlines; proactive communication is my norm. ✅ Insightful Reporting: Beyond numbers, I provide data-driven insights to help you grow. ✅ Tech-Savvy Efficiency: Automating workflows to save time and reduce errors. 📩 Ready to transform your accounting? Whether you’re starting fresh, need cleanup, or want expert ongoing support, I’m here to make your financials crystal clear and stress-free. Let’s connect and elevate your business finances today! #Bookkeeping #Accounting #QuickBooks #Xero #ZohoBooks #WaveAccounting #FinancialReports #Payroll #BankReconciliation #CatchUpBookkeeping #CleanupBookkeeping #CashBasisAccounting #AccrualBasisAccounting #EcommerceBookkeeping #RealEstateAccounting #FinancialAnalysis #TaxPreparation #UpworkFreelancer #RemoteBookkeeper #FinancialManagement #CFOServices #StartupAccounting #NonProfitAccounting #ConstructionAccounting #HealthcareAccounting

Hi! I'm a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor with over 5 years of bookkeeping experience and 15 years of teaching experience. I know QuickBooks Online in and out, and can review the bank feed, create invoices, bills, reconcile accounts, produce financial statements, clean up messes, and much more! I've combined my bookkeeping skills with teaching expertise cultivated during 13 years as a music teacher, which has put me in a unique position to offer bookkeeping services and training that my clients frequently describe as extremely clear, thorough, and well explained. I look forward to helping you next!

Think of me as your financial ecosystem architect—here to build and protect every facet of your financial life. I specialize in tax resolution, guiding clients through IRS challenges, resolving tax debts, and negotiating on your behalf for stress-free outcomes. Got an IRS letter? Let me take a look. Looking for LLC structuring that safeguards your assets, or strategic planning that transforms tax season from a headache into a celebration of smart decisions? That’s my specialty. My approach focuses on breaking down complex tax and financial concepts into simple, actionable steps, empowering you to make confident, informed choices. Whether you’re facing IRS issues or planning your next milestone, I’m committed to helping you build lasting financial success—one solution at a time. Let me help you save more of what you earn.

Hey! I am a CPA with 15 years of experience working with some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the world including: Google, Exxon Mobil, and HP inc. I have a masters degree in accounting from University of Texas at Austin, a CPA licensed in Texas and also a Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor. I have a passion for helping small businesses get a clear picture of their performance and metrics. That is why I started a bookkeeping firm. My goal is to see satisfied clients who have an understanding of the financial health of their business. I am looking to grow my small bookkeeping business and I am looking to take on long term clients. I offer customizable solutions tailor made to your business needs. I am new to Upwork, so I will charge a discounted price for a limited time as I grow my client base. I pay close attention to detail and will really go the extra mile for you and your business. I set clear objectives and expectations and over communicate to make sure my clients always feel comfortable and secure.

I’m a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and bookkeeper with hands-on experience in AP/AR, bank reconciliations, invoicing, cash flow tracking, financial reporting, and e-commerce bookkeeping. I help small businesses keep accurate records, improve bookkeeping workflows, stay organized for tax time, and gain clearer visibility into cash flow and profitability. I’m detail-oriented, reliable, and focused on making your books clean, current, and easy to understand.

Fractional Chief of Staff | 25+ Yrs Executive Experience at Invesco & Beyond | Ops, Finance & Growth Your business is growing — but instead of feeling in control, you're drowning in email, scattered vendors, broken processes, and decisions only you can make. That's exactly where I come in. I'm Craig Bloodworth, a Houston-based fractional executive with 25+ years of senior leadership experience — including a 26-year career at Invesco, one of the world's largest asset management firms, where I co-led a 25-person global sales team, managed client portfolios representing $125 billion in institutional assets, and helped grow assets under management by 66% — from $75B to $125B. Today I serve as Chief of Staff and acting CFO to the founders of Priority Investors, a Houston-based finance and real estate firm — providing strategic financial and operational leadership across their loan portfolio, real estate holdings, and multifamily renovation projects. Through BloodworthXO, I work as a Fractional Chief of Staff — the embedded right-hand executive for founders of $1M–$20M businesses who are ready to replace operational chaos with clarity, structure, and momentum. Think of me as your quarterback: I coordinate everything so you can focus on growth, strategy, and what you do best. Common ways I help founders: ◆ Build repeatable systems and rhythms (weekly, quarterly, annual) so the business runs without you in every decision ◆ Clean up the "messy middle" — processes, documentation, financial visibility, and org structure ◆ Prepare your business to be buyer-ready or investor-ready ◆ Coordinate your external experts (bookkeeper, accountant, marketing, IT, HR) so nothing falls through the cracks ◆ Build dashboards, task systems, and reporting cadences that reduce decision fatigue and give leadership real visibility Most engagements start with a focused 2-week Diagnostic Assessment that delivers a prioritized action plan and quick wins — then move into a monthly retainer where I work as your embedded XO. Low-risk entry, high-impact outcome. I'm based in Houston, Texas, and work fully remotely with U.S.-based founders. If you're feeling stretched thin, constantly firefighting, or preparing for growth, funding, or sale — let's talk.