Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Atascadero
At Tidwell Bookkeeping, we are dedicated to delivering precise and reliable accounting solutions tailored to businesses of all sizes. With over two decades of industry experience since our founding in 1998, our team of certified professionals specializes in bookkeeping, payroll management, financial reporting, and tax preparation. Our virtual services leverage secure technology to provide seamless remote support, allowing clients to focus on core operations while we handle financial workflows.Backed by long-term client relationships and a commitment to continuous education in QuickBooks and accounting best practices, we prioritize transparency, accuracy, and personalized service. Our mission is to empower businesses with organized financial systems, ensuring compliance and fostering growth through expert management of accounts payable, receivable, and real-time reconciliations.
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Payroll Processing
Financial Reporting
QuickBooks Set-Up
Tax Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized bookkeeping expertise since 1998.
- Our team provides secure virtual bookkeeping with real-time reconciliations.
- We handle businesses from restaurants to HOAs with customized solutions.
- Our staff includes QBO-certified professionals and payroll specialists.
- We maintain long-term client relationships with transparent, personalized service.
What people say
Solid as a rock
Great energy
Extremely reliable
QuickBooks ninja
Real pleasure to work with
Services
Bookkeeping Services
Comprehensive bookkeeping for small and large businesses, including daily transaction recording, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Our team ensures accurate tracking of accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and tax compliance. We utilize QuickBooks desktop and online platforms to maintain organized, real-time financial data tailored to client needs.
Payroll Processing
Full-service payroll management covering direct deposits, tax filings, and year-end W-2/1099 reporting. We handle businesses with 1-50 employees, including complex cases like prevailing wage and out-of-state payroll. Our dedicated payroll team ensures timely, error-free processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
QuickBooks Set-Up
Custom QuickBooks implementation for new businesses or transitioning clients. Services include chart of accounts configuration, data migration, and system optimization for desktop or online versions. We provide training and ongoing support to ensure efficient use of QuickBooks for budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and multi-currency transactions.
Financial Reporting
Detailed financial reporting and analysis for strategic decision-making. We produce customized management reports, cash flow forecasts, and budgeting tools. Our services help businesses track performance metrics, identify growth opportunities, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements through accurate, timely financial insights.
Tax Preparation
Year-end tax preparation including sales tax, business license renewals, and 1099/1096 filings. We ensure accurate documentation for audits and compliance with IRS regulations. Our team collaborates with client accountants to streamline tax season processes and minimize liabilities through proactive financial organization.
People
Candace Tidwell
Owner
Candace has 25+ years of accounting experience and founded Tidwell Bookkeeping in 1998. A QuickBooks and Sleeter Group seminar attendee, she specializes in building long-term client relationships while managing complex bookkeeping challenges for over 350 businesses.
Macy
Payroll Specialist
Macy oversees payroll for 85+ clients, handling weekly to monthly cycles, tax filings, and workers' compensation. Her expertise spans small businesses to corporations with 50+ employees, ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing across multiple states.
Vanessa
Accounting Specialist
Vanessa brings a decade of controller and HR experience, specializing in bookkeeping cleanups for mid-sized companies. She excels at resolving complex financial discrepancies and implementing systems for improved operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Jennifer
Senior Bookkeeper
With 17 years of business ownership experience, Jennifer manages diverse accounts from large corporations to small businesses. Her strengths include multitasking complex financial workflows and providing tailored solutions for construction, retail, and corporate clients.
Mekenzi
Bookkeeper
Mekenzi holds a bachelor's in English and QBO certification with 18 years of bookkeeping experience. She specializes in project-based accounting, client training, and system optimization, serving diverse industries including construction and e-commerce platforms.
Questions
What virtual bookkeeping services do you offer?
We provide remote bookkeeping via secure software, handling transactions, reconciliations, and reporting without onsite visits. Clients share documents digitally for real-time financial management.
How do you handle payroll for multi-state businesses?
Our payroll specialists manage out-of-state requirements, prevailing wage compliance, and tax filings across all 50 states for businesses with 1-50 employees.
Can you assist with QuickBooks cleanups?
Yes, we specialize in organizing disarrayed books using QuickBooks desktop and online platforms, ensuring accurate financial records and regulatory compliance.
What industries do you serve?
We work with restaurants, HOAs, construction firms, retail stores, nonprofits, and professional service providers across the Central Coast region.
How are tax preparations handled?
We prepare 1099s, sales tax filings, and business license renewals while collaborating with client accountants to streamline year-end tax processes.
