Bookkeeping Services for Pasadena and the
San Gabriel Valley
Back-office support for small and medium-sized businesses. Bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, and advisory work. Based in Old Town Pasadena, serving owners across the SGV and greater Los Angeles.
20+ Years Experience • Transparent Pricing
Any of This Sound Familiar?
The work that owners keep putting off until the weekend that never comes. We take it off your plate.
Months Behind on the Books
Most owners who call us have a backlog. Sometimes a few months, sometimes a few years. We get the records current and keep them that way. No lecture about how it happened.
Receipts Everywhere
Inbox folders, truck consoles, shoeboxes, text threads with the bookkeeper you had two years ago. We set up a simple way to capture everything and we handle the categorization from there.
No Clear Read on Profit
Bank balance is not profit. We produce monthly reports that show what you actually earned, where the money went, and what is tied up in receivables. You stop running the business on gut feel.
Payroll Eating Your Week
Hours, pay runs, tax deposits, quarterly filings, year-end W-2s. It piles up. We run it start to finish, on time, so your crew gets paid correctly and the agencies stop sending notices.
California Sales Tax Deadlines
The CDTFA does not forget. Rate changes, district taxes, and filing frequencies all shift over time. We track what you owe, file on schedule, and keep the records clean behind it.
Outgrown the Current Setup
Spreadsheets and shortcuts work for a while. Then the business gets bigger and the cracks show up. We build proper systems in QuickBooks so the books match the size of the operation.
Why Work With Us
A few things that shape how we operate and what we bring to every engagement.
20+ Years of Experience
Our founder, Dennis, spent over 20 years in accounting roles at institutional scale, including nearly a decade at an S&P 500 REIT. That depth of experience shapes the way the work gets done for every client, regardless of size.
Systems Thinking
Dennis has built accounting functions from scratch, overhauled payroll processes, and led full software conversions. When your books need real structure, not just data entry, you have someone who has actually done it.
Transparent Pricing
Clear rates and clear expectations from day one. You know what you are paying for and what you are getting. No surprise invoices, no vague scope, no hourly billing games.
Old Town Pasadena
We are based on South Fair Oaks and work with businesses across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles. Local reputation matters to us, and that shows up in how we treat every client relationship.
Our Services
Hire us for one piece or bring us in for the whole back office. We scale the engagement to what the business actually needs.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping for small and medium-sized businesses. Transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, and financial reporting you can actually use.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Cleanup work for books that are months or years behind. We'll get you current and back in control.
Bill Payment
Managing the full accounts payable cycle so vendor bills are tracked, scheduled, paid on time, and recorded cleanly in your books.
Invoicing
Customer invoices are sent out and payments are applied against them as they come in. Your accounts receivable stays current and you always know who owes what.
Payroll System Setup & Training
One-time payroll system configuration with hands-on training so you can run payroll on your own with confidence.
Full-Service Payroll
Running payroll every pay period including tax deposits, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2s.
1099 Preparation
Preparing and filing 1099 forms for contractors and vendors so you meet IRS deadlines without the year-end scramble.
QuickBooks Online Setup & Training
A one-time engagement to configure QuickBooks Online for your business and teach you how to use it properly. The file is built correctly from day one and you leave knowing how to work inside it.
Sales Tax Management
California sales tax handled from rate tracking to filing. Accurate submissions, on time, every period.
External Controller
Senior-level accounting oversight for businesses with an in-house bookkeeper or accounting team. A second set of eyes on the work being produced internally.
Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
Building budgets and cash flow forecasts so you can plan for expenses, spot shortfalls before they hit, and make decisions with real numbers.
Financial Strategy
Analyzing financial data to guide decisions on growth, profitability, pricing, and where to put your resources.
Fractional CFO
Part-time CFO-level support for businesses that need senior financial leadership without the full-time hire.
Construction Job Costing
Project-level tracking of labor, materials, and subcontractor costs so you know which jobs make money and which don't.
Inventory Accounting
Tracking materials, supplies, and inventory items with proper counts and valuations so your books reflect what you actually have on hand.
Real Estate Property Management Accounting
Accounting for property managers covering operating expenses, CAM reconciliations, lease-level billing, and tenant charges.
Real Estate Development Accounting
Development accounting for ground-up projects, tenant improvements, and everything in between.
Yardi Accounting Implementation
Setting up the accounting side of Yardi the right way from the start, including chart of accounts, property records, and reporting.
Industries We Serve
Different trades, different bookkeeping realities. We take the time to understand how your business runs before we touch the books.
Construction & Contractors
Construction
Bookkeeping and job costing for LA County general contractors, home builders, remodelers, and commercial construction.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and welders keep LA running. We keep the books straight so you can focus on the work.
Home & Property Services
Service Business
Bookkeeping for landscapers, roofers, pest control, and pool service companies across the SGV and Pasadena foothills.
Cleaning Services
Service Business
Crew payroll, 1099 compliance, and contract revenue tracking for janitorial, residential cleaning, pressure washing, and window cleaning operators.
Facility Services
B2B Services
Bookkeeping for property management, building maintenance, and security companies serving commercial clients.
Real Estate Investors
Real Estate
Bookkeeping for rental owners, flippers, commercial investors, and syndications. Per-property and entity-level books from a team whose entire career is in real estate accounting.
Real Estate Agents
Real Estate
Commission income is lumpy, marketing costs add up fast, and team splits get messy. We keep your real estate business books clean.
20+
Years of Experience
S&P 500
Accounting Background
Same Day
Response Time
Pasadena's Small Business Bookkeeper
The Next Step:
A 15-Minute Call
Tell us where your books stand today. We'll ask a few questions, share how we can help, and give you a clear quote.