Bookkeeping for Service Businesses
Buy back your peace of mind.
Hi! I’m Joshua, the founder of The Bearded Bookkeeper. Thanks for stopping by.
I started this firm after years of working closely with business owners and noticing a pattern. Most didn’t need more financial jargon or complicated reports. They needed someone who could keep their numbers accurate, compliant, and easy to understand, without adding stress to their plate.
That’s what I do. I take care of the details so you can focus on your clients, your business, and the work that actually moves things forward.
I specialize in bookkeeping for service-based businesses because consistency and accuracy matter. When the numbers are off, decisions suffer and problems tend to snowball. My role is to prevent that by keeping everything organized, reconciled, and reviewed on a regular basis.
You’ll know where your business stands financially. You’ll have confidence in your numbers. And you’ll always have someone you can reach out to when you need clarity.
Ready to stop thinking about your books?
Help you can count on.
Whether you’ve decided it’s finally time to outsource your bookkeeping duties or you’re considering a change in provider, The Bearded Bookkeeper is here to make the transition simple, pain-free, and positive.
With over 10 years of experience serving service industry companies from startup - $5M+ in annual revenue I’ve seen and done it all. No mess is to big, no company is too small. If you’re a service based company, I’m here to help.
How It Works
You don’t need another complicated onboarding process. You need a clear path that gets your books right and keeps them that way.
Step 1: Setup and System Check 🧭
We start by reviewing your current setup, identifying gaps, and putting the right structure in place. If you’re switching bookkeepers, I make the transition smooth and make sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
Step 2: Cleanup and Catch-Up 🧹
If past months or years need work, we’ll get everything reconciled and current. That includes verifying account balances, organizing ledgers, and aligning your books with GAAP/IRS standards.
Step 3: Monthly Maintenance 📅
Each month your books are updated, reconciled, and reviewed. You’ll always have current financials ready for taxes, loans, or planning.
Step 4: Review and Support 💬
Depending on the scope selected, you’ll receive reports, insights, and regular communication so you understand your numbers, spot issues early, and make confident decisions.
Step 5: Everything run on rhythm ⚙️
Books are closed and reports arrive on time. Numbers stay right. Questions get answered quickly. And you get to stop thinking about bookkeeping altogether.
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Basic Monthly Service
Perfect for service companies who need accurate books, reconciliations, and reliable monthly reports.
You’ll get:
Accurate categorization and reconciliation of all financial transactions
Clean, organized books inside QuickBooks Online
Monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) delivered after month-end close
Email support with responses within 2 business days (48 hours)
Phone support on related services
This package keeps your business running smoothly, ensures your numbers are right, and helps you stay prepared for taxes - without unnecessary extras you don’t need yet.
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Premium Monthly Service
For growing businesses that need a higher level of financial clarity and proactive support.
You’ll get everything in Basic Bookkeeping, plus:
Monthly review calls or voice reports to walk through your numbers
Cash flow snapshots with key takeaways
Priority email response time (within 1 business day)
This plan is ideal if your business is expanding, adding team members, or needs deeper financial insight each month without.
What past clients said about us
“Joshua is awesome, I came to him in a serious bookkeeping clean up time of need and he has been nothing but patient, understanding and helpful the whole time. Would definitely recommend to others if they need a hands on small business bookkeeper.”
— Aaron B.
“Once I talked with Joshua, I felt so at ease! I hate finances/accounting and I know that it's not my strong suit. I was able to talk with him about all my fears and insecurities and he listened. Listening is so important because your adviser needs to understand your process of how the company works, how you process things, and what they can do to take the stress off of your plate. Once I signed on with Joshua, he took the time to get to know my company and processes. He was able to help me understand things that stressed me out and came up with some great ideas on how to streamline any finance-related processes.”
— Sharokina P.