Bookkeeping and Accounting for Tempe Businesses
Bookkeeping and accounting for Tempe small businesses. Monthly books, catch-up work, and financial strategy from right next door in Chandler.
Bookkeeping Services for Tempe
Tempe businesses range from Mill Avenue restaurants to creative agencies near ASU to contractors building out the corridors along Tempe Town Lake. Different industries, but the same underlying need for accurate books and someone reliable managing them.
We’re a bookkeeper in Chandler, right on Priest Drive near the Tempe border. Everything runs remotely so location is mostly a footnote, but it’s worth knowing we’re ten minutes away rather than across the country. Sean Larsen, the founder, is a CPA with over a decade of experience ranging from Big 4 auditing to Director of Finance for a public homebuilder. That background means your books get done right and your numbers actually mean something.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get a P&L and balance sheet that tell you where your business stands without having to piece it together yourself.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books that are months or years behind? We clean up the backlog, fix misclassified transactions, and get everything current. Most Tempe clients start here before transitioning to ongoing monthly service.
Financial Strategy and Forecasting
Financial Strategy and Forecasting
More than just recording numbers. We analyze your financials to identify trends, forecast cash flow, and help you make informed decisions about growth, pricing, and hiring. The kind of insight that usually requires a full-time finance person.
QuickBooks Online Setup
QuickBooks Online Setup
Starting fresh or switching from spreadsheets? We configure QuickBooks Online for your specific business, set up a chart of accounts that makes sense, and train you on the basics so it actually works the way it should.
Tempe Businesses We Work With
Tempe packs a lot of economic activity into a compact city. Mill Avenue and Tempe Marketplace draw steady foot traffic for restaurants and retail. The areas around ASU attract professional firms, marketing agencies, and tech companies. And development along the lake and Rio Salado corridor keeps construction crews busy year-round.
Our typical Tempe clients are businesses doing somewhere between $200K and $5M in annual revenue. Established enough to need professional bookkeeping, but not so large that a full-time accountant on staff makes financial sense. We fill that gap with full-service bookkeeping and the financial reporting you need to run your business with confidence.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Tempe has restaurants and bars everywhere, from Mill Avenue to Apache Boulevard to the side streets in between. High transaction volume, tight margins, and tip reporting that has to be done correctly. We track food cost, labor percentage, and daily sales so you know what you’re actually keeping.
Creative and Professional Services
Creative and Professional Services
Marketing agencies, design studios, architects, consultants, and other firms drawn to Tempe by the ASU talent pipeline and relatively affordable office space. We track profitability by client or project and keep your overhead sorted so you’re not guessing at the end of the year.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Residential remodels, commercial buildouts, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing crews working across the East Valley. Tempe’s ongoing development keeps these businesses moving. We handle construction job costing so you can see which projects actually make money and bid the next one with real numbers.
Retail and Service Businesses
Retail and Service Businesses
Shops, salons, fitness studios, and service businesses throughout Tempe. Whether you’re tracking inventory, managing commission structures, or just need books that stay current for tax time, we handle the accounting side so you can focus on your customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How close are you to Tempe?
We're in Chandler on Priest Drive, right near the Tempe border. Most of our work happens remotely, but we're about ten minutes from Mill Avenue if you ever want to meet in person.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month based on your transaction volume. We quote a flat monthly rate after reviewing your books so there are no surprises.
Do you work with newer businesses or startups?
Yes. Tempe has a lot of businesses in their early years. We can set up QuickBooks Online, build a proper chart of accounts, and handle monthly books from the start so you build clean financial records from day one.
What if my books are way behind?
That's a normal starting point. We handle catch-up work regularly. Whether you're a few months or a couple years behind, we organize everything, fix errors, and get you current before moving to monthly service.
Can you work with my CPA at tax time?
Yes. Sean is a CPA himself so he speaks the same language as your tax preparer. We deliver tax-ready financials and coordinate directly with your CPA for a smooth handoff.
Bookkeeping for East Valley Small Businesses
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Let us know where things stand with your books and what kind of help you're looking for. We'll give you an honest assessment and a clear price.
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