Bookkeeping in chicago’s northwest suburbs
Accessible. Approachable. Accountable.
We are bookkeepers you can trust.
Area of Services
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Advanced Bookkeeping
We offer our expertise with a wide variety of bookkeeping software that is done on a regular basis to make your books well-maintained.
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Profit and Loss Statement
After calculating the costs, revenue and other expenses in business, our bookkeeping business prepares the profit and loss statement for the owners.
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Internal KIPS
Along with maintaining books, we give you the exact idea of key performance indicators of the business. After comparing the KPIs, the issues aroused in the company can be resolved.
02
Payroll Bookkeeping
Choosing an advance Payroll processing service company in place of making investment in an in house HR department would save the recurring and initial costs.
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Cash Flow Management
Cash is believed to be the king of business and we get done the cash flow management to help you track down the budget estimation.
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Cloud Accounting Services
Cloud-based accounting is the next-generation model of traditional accounting and it is easy to use and only highly secure persons can access financial records and user data.
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Bank Reconciliation
Our bookkeepers update your books daily so that you can monitor the finances, make business decisions and take any step further.
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Budgeting
Difficulty in cash flow management? Our team will help create financial goals and a budget structure to help with financial matters.
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Accounting Services
You can get full-time accounting services assured with reliable accountants that meet every accounting requirement.
WHY SMALL BUSINESSES SHOULD OUTSOURCE BOOKKEEPING
- SAVES YOUR MONEY
- YOUR BUSINESS IS IN THE EXPERTS’ HANDS
- SCALABILITY IS POSSIBLE
- ABILITY TO USE ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY
Located conveniently in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago
Here in Des Plaines, Illinois, we are conveniently centered around all of the businesses we assist in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. On-site or remote, we always keep our selves easily accessible to our clients
500+
Books Cleaned
200+
Processes Improved
75+
Hours of Time Saved a Week
3 Mill+
Money Saved
★★★★★
“Mike taught me the ropes of Quickbooks online and cleaned up my books. He really knows his stuff and even advised me in the next course I should take for my business, which I had know idea was an option.” Once I get another cash flow, he’ll be doing my books monthly.”
Alice Smith
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Doughnut Vault
How We Do It
Phase 1 – Discovery
In the Discovery process, we perform a diagnostic review of your QuickBooks file(s) and related bookkeeping and accounting processes. We will be reviewing the file(s) for accuracy, aiming to understand existing business processes like how income is recorded, bill pay, any state and city tax filings, expense categorization, payroll, etc. During Discovery, we will also be looking for ways to improve and streamline financial processes and implement bookkeeping best practices. After the Discovery Process is complete, we will report back to you our findings along with estimates for the next three phases.
Phase 2 – Catch-up/Clean-up
After Discovery is complete, any catch-up/clean-up work needed will be presented to you for approval and will be completed on an hourly basis. Work like entering historic transactions, performing reconciliations, editing or re-aligning the chart of accounts for better reporting, correcting balance sheet issues, etc. is considered catch-up/clean-up.
Phase 3 – Process Improvements
After Discovery is complete, process improvements needed for System Six to be able to serve long-term are presented for approval. Common process improvements include migrating to QuickBooks Online, implementing an electronic bill payment service like Bill.com, expense management software like ReceiptBank.com, and reporting tools like Fathom.com. Other process improvements include reducing manual or double data entry by building import and automation tools.
Phase 4 – Ongoing Weekly Bookkeeping
After Discovery is complete, an estimate will be provided for ongoing weekly bookkeeping. A comprehensive checklist is developed outlining processes and tasks, clearly identifying System Six responsibilities and Client responsibilities. We like to consider ourselves as employees of your team at this point in the relationship.
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Our Expert Staff
Michael Thomas, EA
Founder, Bookkeeper, Accountant
I graduated with a degree in finance and worked as a bookkeeper and accountant in various industries. Decided to start Blue Meadow Bookkeeping 4 years ago after some of my old employers needed help outsourcing portions of their accounting departments. I’m also a certified Enrolled Agent.
Michelle Decker
Controller
I have a Cert IV in Bookkeeping/Accounting. Besides my enthusiasm in assisting my clients; I have a passion for numbers and I adore untangling financing woes. Fun Fact: She loves all kinds of music – even the heavy kinds – and is originally from Melbourne, Australia.