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Most bookkeepers just "record data." As a Tax Professional and QuickBooks Specialist, I do the opposite: I build your books with the tax return in mind. This means no more frantic "cleanup" in March, no missed deductions, and total clarity on your cash flow. How I can help you: -The Deep Cleanup: I specialize in forensic bookkeeping: fixing years of unreconciled accounts, unapplied payments, and "Other Misc. Expense" mysteries. -Full-Cycle Bookkeeping: Routine reconciliations, invoicing, and bill pay so you can focus on running your business. -Payroll & 1099s: Seamless payroll processing and contractor filing to keep you compliant with state and federal laws. -Tax-Ready Financials: Because I prepare business and personal tax returns, I ensure your chart of accounts is optimized for maximum legal tax savings. Why Clients Choose Me: -S-Corp & Partnership Expert: I understand the specific complexities of basis, distributions, and K-1s. -Proactive Strategy: I don’t just tell you what happened last month; I help you plan for the next quarter. -Accuracy Guaranteed: I provide financials you can actually rely on for bank loans, audits, or scaling. Stop stressing over your books and start making data-driven decisions. Message me or book a consult to discuss your cleanup project or ongoing needs. I’m happy to provide a preliminary review of your QuickBooks file to see exactly what’s needed.

Industries I specialize in - Service Industries, Law Firms, Restaurants, Health Practices, E-Commerce, Marketing, Manufacturing & Retail I also specialize in QuickBooks Online Cleanup: My biggest cleanup was for over 7 years of 6 bank accounts and 8 credit cards Professional Bookkeeper with an Accounting Degree specializing in Bookkeeping for over 25 years. Software Systems Experience Accounting Software: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Billcom, Expensify, Service Fusion, Stripe, Shopify, Square, Toast, Cohesion for Restaurants, Lockbox Application, Salesforce Payroll Softwares ADP Workforce, ADP TotalSource, ADP Run, Paychex Flex,Gusto Payroll, Trinet, Paylocity, QuickBooks Payroll, Heartland, Rippling & Justworks Legal Software: Saga, TrialWorks, LawPay, Clio, MyCase, Tabs3 Full-service bookkeeping & Payroll Services for all clients will include the following - 1.Reviewing your books line by line to categorize any past transactions and reconcile your accounts 2.Ensure the accuracy of your books by maintaining your accounts throughout each month 3.Provide a seamless bookkeeping experience through communication between me and the client 4.Monitor the health of your business by running and reviewing monthly reports 5.Prepare you for tax time with a customized year-end review to hand off to your tax accountant 6.Provide ongoing support via on-demand chat and scheduled video conference. 7. Process payroll and Prepare 1099s if needed 8. Sales Tax Filing 9. I am certified in ADP, Paychex, Gusto payroll, Heartland Payroll, QuickBooks Payroll 10. I have certification in - Accounting, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks, Wave, Payroll RESUME BELOW: Work Experience Freelancer – Full Charge Bookkeeper & Payroll Clerk UPWORK Nov 2020 to Present • Performing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll & HR services to clients, companies and individuals. • Certified in QuickBooks, Xero, Quicken & Wave • Help clients with new set up of accounting software • Help clients clean up and stay current with their accounting programs • Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Collections • Lockbox processes, cash applications, purchase orders • Bank reconciliation, financial spreadsheets, budgets • Prepare, process payroll using payroll services: Paychex Flex, ADP TotalSource, ADP Workforce, Gusto & Trinet • Provide monthly, Quarterly and annual financial reporting to clients • Assist with HR matters such as hiring, onboarding and termination of employees • Assist with insurance and benefits registrations for employees and employers Director of Finance/Payroll Manager LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL S LAMONSOFF, PLLC - New York, NY November 2005 to November 2020 • Record and monitor all the client billing and disbursements per case • Handle all the deposits and settlements into the Escrow/IOLA Escrow accounts • Bank reconciliations of operating, escrow and credit card accounts for both business and attorneys • A/P, A/R processing • Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting • Handle all petty cash, and oversee the billing for all the attorneys per month • Supervised department staff • Process payroll for over 60 employees • Handle all HR Matters including employee benefit packages, boarding and off boarding of employees • Prepared all yearly 1099's and monthly reconciled all payroll and benefits reports • Interviewing and preparing offer letters for all new hires • Create and update employee handbooks • Track Employees Time-sheets and Accrual Time for PTO & Vacation • Renewed all Insurance policies for the firm Accounting Manager/Full Charge Bookkeeper ROM REALTY, LLC - Long Island, NY February 2000 to November 2005 • Handle all the accounting & finances for all properties • Handle all the human resources & payroll duties including processing payroll for over 75 employees • Invoices/expense reports, payment transactions, bank reconciliation, process all incoming & outgoing bank activities • Create & maintain spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions & calculations to develop reports & lists • Handle all the administrative duties as well as managed all the buildings owned by the realty estate company • Manage all the calendars, meetings, travel arrangements for the CEO • Prepare all the tenant leases and renewals & handle all the rent rolls • Maintain detailed administrative & procedural processes to improve accuracy & efficiency Office Manager/Bookkeeper GALMER, LTD - Long Island, NY March 1997 to Feb 2000 • Supervised a three-person clerical staff and 12 Labor Workers & Processed Payroll for all employees and contractors • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and all clerical duties • Assisted in the shipping and receiving department with documentation • Assisted in Customer Service with old and new orders, processed all incoming and outgoing orders for our products. • Handle all the administrative duties as well as managed all the buildings owned by the realty estate company

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

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exceptional work ethic and communication. I will be working with him again." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Kacper is highly knowledgeable with bookkeeping, often goes above and beyond. He is a strong communicator in both written and verbal, it has been a joy working with him. Highly recommended." Messy books stealing your peace of mind? I'm a financial accountant specializing in QuickBooks Online and certified in it, providing virtual accounting and bookkeeping services to small businesses in the service sector. My services include accounting system setup, financial cleanup & catch-up, and ongoing bookkeeping. I hold a degree in accounting and have over 10 years of experience in accounting-related roles, including an accountant, bookkeeper, financial accounting tutor, and internal auditor. For my client, I can: ✅Build an accounting system from scratch ✅Clean up messy books ✅Classify transactions ✅Reconcile bank and credit card statements ✅Prepare financial reports: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows ✅Manage and reconcile the Balance Sheet: assets, liabilities, equity ✅Manage third-party QuickBooks integrations ✅Perform a thorough financial analysis: investigate variances and discrepancies ✅Prepare tax-ready financial reports Besides, I offer the following add-on services: ✅1099 and W-9 tracking and reporting ✅A/R assistance ✅A/P assistance ✅Payroll assistance In addition, I'm experienced with various accounting-related platforms, including Gusto, Bill, Stripe, Shopify, A2X, Clio, MyCase, LawPay, Fyle, Harvest, PayPal, and more. I take strong responsibility for every client I work with and become a student of their financials. I am detail-oriented and highly analytical, with an investigative mindset. I aim to leave the business owner more informed on their financial picture and less preoccupied with bookkeeping. A good working relationship and communication are very important to me; once we start working together, I'll give you my personal phone number. Message me, and I'd be happy to discuss your business needs.

I provide personalized, accurate and affordable bookkeeping solutions to small business owners and entrepreneurs. I give business owners the peace of mind that their books are taken care of while freeing up their time so that they can focus on growing their businesses. My services are catered specifically to my clients' needs and I strive to create efficient processes that are simple and effective. Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor QBO Setups, Catch Ups & Clean Ups Ongoing Monthly Bookkeeping Services - Transaction Categorizations - Financial Reporting- Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Aging Reports, etc - Reconciliations - Journal Entries Specialty Bookkeeping Services - Account Management - AR/AP - Contractor and W2 Payroll - Subcontractor 1099s Quickbooks Online, Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Bill, Stripe, Square, PayPal, Divvy, RAMP, Keeper, Trello, Hubdocs, DEXT, Podio, Microsoft, Slack, Clockify, Calendly, and always adding new systems into the mix. Experience in the following industries- real estate, consulting, home healthcare, advertising, marketing, staffing agency, construction and various niche service-based clients.

Hi, I’m Briana, founder of Saltwater Ledger Co., where I support small business owners with bookkeeping cleanup, reconciliations, AR/AP support, spreadsheet tracking, and practical workflow organization. I specialize in bookkeeping cleanup, account reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable support, invoicing, spreadsheet tracking, and workflow organization. I’m especially good at stepping into businesses that feel a little messy behind the scenes and creating clear, practical systems that make things easier to manage going forward. My experience includes: • bookkeeping cleanup and catch-up work • bank and credit card reconciliations • accounts payable and accounts receivable support • invoice tracking and payment follow-up • QuickBooks Online support • spreadsheet-based reporting and trackers in Google Sheets and Excel • expense categorization and transaction review • organizing financial workflows for small, growing businesses I’ve supported businesses in areas like rental operations, dealerships, property management, and service-based businesses. I’m comfortable working in systems like QuickBooks Online, Google Sheets, Excel, Slack, Dropbox, and other cloud-based tools. Clients hire me when they need someone who is: • detail-oriented and dependable • calm and organized in messy situations • proactive about catching issues • easy to communicate with • focused on building processes that actually work If you need help cleaning up your books, staying on top of payables/receivables, organizing your financial workflows, or creating better spreadsheets and trackers for your business, I’d love to help!