Business Details
16 Years
experience
Professional Bookkeeping Services in Long Beach
Founded in 2010, The Bookkeeper has been dedicated to empowering small businesses through expert financial management. Our team combines decades of experience with personalized service, specializing in construction contractors, restaurants, medical services, and entertainment industries. We prioritize transparency, offering tailored solutions for accounting, cash flow management, and QuickBooks implementation.Our collaborative approach ensures clients receive accurate financial reporting, proactive cash flow strategies, and seamless software integration. With a focus on client education and stress reduction, we help business owners maintain compliance while optimizing financial health. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing client relationships and industry-specific expertise.
Services
Small Business Accounting
Cash Flow Management
QuickBooks Setup
QuickBooks Training
General Ledger Maintenance
Payroll Processing
Financial Reporting
Tax Preparation Support
Account Reconciliation
Software Integration
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of bookkeeping expertise since 2008
- Our team specializes in construction, restaurants, and medical services
- We provide customized QuickBooks setup and training
- Our cash flow management strategies prevent financial crises
- We maintain transparent communication with 24/7 accessibility
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Services
Small Business Accounting
We provide comprehensive financial record management including account reconciliation, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting. Our service ensures accurate tracking of revenues and expenses while maintaining compliance with tax regulations. Clients receive monthly income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses to support informed business decisions.
Cash Flow Management
Our cash flow management service develops projections and monitoring systems to prevent financial crises. We create short-term and long-term cash flow strategies while implementing collection and payment policies. This service helps businesses maintain liquidity, secure credit lines, and optimize financial operations through detailed cash flow analysis.
QuickBooks Setup
We specialize in QuickBooks installation, configuration, and data migration for new or transitioning businesses. Our setup includes chart of accounts creation, balance transfers, and system customization. Clients receive tailored software configurations that match their business needs while ensuring accurate financial tracking from day one.
QuickBooks Training
Customized QuickBooks training sessions teach business owners and staff efficient software operation. We focus on relevant features for each client's specific needs while providing ongoing support. This service enables clients to maintain accurate records independently while maximizing the software's capabilities for their particular industry.
General Ledger Maintenance
We maintain accurate general ledger systems through monthly reconciliation and error detection. Our service includes tracking accounts receivable/payable, managing customer setups, and generating financial statements. This ensures reliable financial reporting while identifying discrepancies before they impact business operations.
People
Ann Hovatter
Owner/Senior Bookkeeper
With 15+ years of experience since 2008, Ann specializes in construction, restaurants, and medical services bookkeeping. She founded The Bookkeeper after attending LBCC for accounting and being mentored by a prominent CPA.
Denise Lee
Bookkeeper
Denise brings 20 years of accounting software expertise to entertainment, manufacturing, and franchise clients. She has specialized knowledge of various accounting systems and joined The Bookkeeper in 2016.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide complete bookkeeping services including financial reporting, account reconciliation, payroll processing, and tax preparation support tailored to small business needs.
Do you specialize in any particular industries?
We have expertise in construction contractors, restaurants, medical services, and entertainment industries while serving diverse small businesses.
Can you help with QuickBooks setup and training?
Yes, we offer complete QuickBooks setup including data migration and customized training sessions for business owners and staff.
How do you handle cash flow management?
We create customized cash flow projections, implement collection/payment policies, and develop credit strategies to maintain business liquidity.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Redondo Beach areas while working with clients remotely across California.
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