You Run the
Business. We
Handle the Books.
Reliable monthly bookkeeping for busy contractors and service-business owners who don’t have time to stay on top of QuickBooks.
You Didn’t Start Your
Business to Spend Your
Evenings in QuickBooks.
You’re managing customers, employees, crews, jobs, vendors, payroll and everything else that comes with running a business.
Then there’s the bookkeeping.
Transactions pile up. Reconciliations get pushed back. Reports aren’t ready. And when you finally look at the numbers, you’re not sure what they actually mean.
Your books shouldn’t become another job. That’s where we come in.
Does This Sound Familiar?
Your books keep falling behind.
You know the books need to be done, but there always seems to be something more important.
You don’t know your real numbers.
Your bank balance tells you how much cash you have. It doesn’t tell you how profitable your business actually is.
Your office manager is doing the books.
They’re already answering phones, scheduling jobs and dealing with customers. Bookkeeping is just another thing added to the list.
Tax time becomes stressful.
Your accountant needs clean financial information, but getting everything together turns into a last-minute project.
You’re not sure where the money is going.
Revenue is coming in, but expenses, payroll, materials and overhead make it difficult to see what you’re actually keeping.
You don’t want to hire a full-time bookkeeper.
You need reliable bookkeeping, but hiring another full-time employee doesn’t make sense.
Bookkeeping That Keeps Your
Business Moving.
We handle the bookkeeping work behind the scenes so you can focus on running your business.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Your books are maintained and reconciled every month so you always have current financial information.
Catch-Up & Cleanup
Behind on your books? We’ll help bring your accounts up to date and clean up the mess.
Financial Reporting
Get clear monthly financial statements that help you understand revenue, expenses and profitability.
Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation
We make sure your accounts are properly reconciled so your financial information is accurate.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Support
Keep track of money coming in and going out without having to manage every detail yourself.
Ongoing Bookkeeping Support
Have a question about your books? You have a team you can reach when you need help.
Built for Businesses That Keep
America Running.
We specialize in bookkeeping for established service businesses and contractors.
A Bookkeeper Without
the Full-Time
Employee.
Hiring internally can mean salary, benefits, payroll taxes, training, management and dealing with turnover.
With Northline Books, you get ongoing bookkeeping support without building an entire accounting department.
Reliable
Your books shouldn’t depend on whether someone remembered to get to them this month.
Accurate
We follow a consistent bookkeeping and review process designed to keep your financial records organized.
Straightforward
No confusing accounting language. No unnecessary complexity.
Responsive
When you have a question, you shouldn’t have to wait weeks for an answer.
Built for Small Businesses
We understand that you don’t need a giant accounting department. You need someone dependable to handle the books.
Simple From Day One.
Tell Us About Your Business
Complete a short form or schedule a call. We’ll learn about your business, your current bookkeeping setup and what you need help with.
We Review Your Books
We’ll look at your current situation and identify what needs to be cleaned up, fixed or maintained.
We Build Your Bookkeeping Plan
You’ll know exactly what we’ll handle, how often we’ll do it and what it will cost.
We Take Over
Once everything is set up, we handle the ongoing bookkeeping according to your plan.
You Get Clear Numbers
Each month, your books are updated and your financial reports are ready.
We Don’t Believe Bookkeeping
Should Be Complicated.
You shouldn’t need an accounting degree to understand whether your business is doing well.
Free Resources for Business Owners
The Contractor Bookkeeping Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure your bookkeeping doesn’t fall behind. Print it, share it with your office manager, or run it monthly yourself.
Download the Free Checklist →
Ready to Stop Doing Your Own
Books?
Let’s talk about your business and see whether we’re a good fit.