Bookkeeping for MetroWest Contractors and Small Businesses
Full-service bookkeeping, job costing, payroll, and cash flow planning. Built for small business owners across MetroWest and Greater Boston.
Locally Owned • 20 Years as Business Owners • QuickBooks Certified
What Brought You Here?
Something's not working. The books are behind, you're not sure which jobs are making money, or tax season is coming and you're not ready.
Which Jobs Are Profitable?
Revenue looks good but margins feel thin. You're not sure if it's labor, materials, or scope creep eating into your profits. Proper job costing shows you exactly where the money goes on every project.
Months Behind on the Books
You meant to catch up last month. And the month before that. Now you're staring at a backlog of bank statements and a pile of receipts. We work through the mess, reconcile everything, and get you current.
QuickBooks Is a Disaster
You set it up yourself when you started. Now there are accounts you don't recognize, transactions that never got categorized, and reports that don't make sense. We can clean it up or rebuild it properly.
Cash Is Always Tight
Money comes in, but it seems to disappear before you can pay yourself. You're not sure where it's going or why the timing never works out. We map your cash flow so you can plan ahead instead of scrambling.
Tax Season Is Approaching
Your accountant needs clean books and you're nowhere close to ready. Last year was a scramble that probably cost you deductions. We get everything organized before the deadline so this year goes differently.
Payroll Is Getting Complicated
When it was just you, it was simple. Now there are employees, withholdings, direct deposits, and deadlines you can't miss. One mistake means dealing with the IRS or an unhappy crew member. We handle it.
Why Work With Us
Nearly 20 years running our own business taught us what small business owners actually need from their bookkeeper.
Former Business Owners
We ran a property management company for nearly 20 years, managing million-dollar budgets and working alongside contractors daily. We know what it takes to juggle clients, crews, and cash.
Local to MetroWest
We're based in Bellingham and serve business owners across MetroWest, the Blackstone Valley, and Greater Boston. Not a franchise or a remote call center.
QuickBooks Certified
We're certified ProAdvisors who specialize in structured monthly closes, clean controls, and turning messy files into dependable books you can actually trust.
Contractor Expertise
Job costing, progress billing, retainage, change orders. We understand how work happens in the field and set up your books to reflect it accurately.
Our Services
Complete back-office support for small businesses that need more than basic bookkeeping.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Your books are updated every month with transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, and reports delivered on schedule. We maintain a consistent chart of accounts so performance is clear at a glance. Includes year-end preparation and CPA coordination.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
We clean up months or years of backlog, reconcile every account, and fix miscategorizations. You get accurate financials so you can file taxes, apply for financing, or just know where you stand.
Job Costing for Contractors
See true costs by job and phase with margins you can trust. We align your chart of accounts to field reality and produce WIP and margin views that help you price and schedule better.
Payroll System Setup
We build your payroll system right the first time. Employee profiles, tax withholdings, pay schedules, and direct deposit configured correctly so your first payroll runs clean.
Full-Service Payroll
We process your payroll every pay period. You approve the hours and we handle everything else.
Invoicing & Collections
Get paid faster without chasing customers. We handle invoice generation, payment tracking, and follow-up so the work you complete turns into cash in the bank.
Bill Payment
We manage your accounts payable so vendors are paid accurately and on time. Includes invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor communication to maintain good supplier relationships and avoid late fees.
Cash Flow Planning
Know where your cash will be, not just where it is today. We build and maintain a rolling 13-week forecast so you can see problems coming and make confident decisions about payroll, vendors, and growth.
Cash Reserve Planning
Build a financial cushion for slow seasons and unexpected expenses. We set a target reserve based on your actual costs, automate monthly transfers, and create rules for when to draw and how quickly to replenish.
Expense Control
We track, categorize, and trend your expenses to find waste and opportunities to save. Includes subscription audits, vendor negotiations, and purchasing controls to keep spending intentional.
Performance Reporting
Simple, clear reporting that shows what changed and why. Includes a weekly cash dashboard with cash on hand, AR aging, and upcoming outflows. Month-end summaries in plain English with variance highlights versus prior month and budget.
Fractional Controller
Financial leadership without a full-time hire. We bring budgets, rolling forecasts, margin analysis, and capital planning so your decisions are based on real numbers, not guesses.
Fractional CFO
Strategic financial leadership without a full-time hire. We bring CFO-level thinking to your major decisions, growth planning, and capital strategy. Executive reporting and ongoing guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
QuickBooks Setup
We configure QuickBooks to match how your business actually operates. Chart of accounts, bank connections, invoice templates, and reports set up right from day one.
Inventory Accounting
We track inventory values and integrate them with your monthly books. Stock levels, cost of goods sold, and valuations are maintained so your financials reflect what you actually have on hand.
Sales Tax Compliance
We track, calculate, and file your sales tax so you stay compliant with Massachusetts requirements. Avoid penalties and interest from missed or incorrect filings.
Industries We Serve
A contractor's books don't look like a restaurant's. We understand these industries and their specific bookkeeping needs.
Construction & Contractors
Construction & Trades
Every job has its own P&L. We track costs by project and phase so you know which work makes money before you bid the next one.
Skilled Trades
Construction & Trades
Every service call and installation has its own cost structure. We track profitability by job type so you know which work makes money and price accordingly.
Home & Property Services
Property & Facilities
You maintain everyone else's property. We maintain your books so you know what you're actually making.
Cleaning Services
Property & Facilities
Labor runs 60% of revenue. Miss by a few points and the profit disappears. We track true job costs so you know which accounts actually make money.
Facility Services
Property & Facilities
Property managers handle other people's money. Security deposits, owner distributions, and vendor payments have to be right every time.
Medical & Dental Practices
Healthcare
What you produce and what you collect are different numbers. We track both, manage your AR aging, and give you financials that reflect reality instead of what the schedule looked like.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Your billable rate is high. We track WIP, reimbursables, and project profitability so you stop leaving money on the table.
Creative Services
Professional Services
We track profitability by project and client so you can see which work makes money after all the revisions, contractor costs, and scope changes.
Consultants
Professional Services
Your billable rate is too high for DIY bookkeeping. We cost less and do it right.
B2B Services
Professional Services
IT services, staffing, and wholesalers share one challenge: you bill on terms but costs hit now. We track receivables and margins to manage the gap.
Freight & Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
Trucking runs on cost per mile. We track fuel, maintenance, and fixed costs by truck so you know your floor rate before taking a load.
Franchise Owners
Franchise
You bought into a proven system. Now you need someone to handle the books, the royalties, and the reports corporate keeps asking for.
Restaurants & Bars
Retail & Hospitality
Thin margins mean every dollar matters. We track food costs, reconcile your POS to the bank, and keep tip reporting compliant.
Retail Shops
Retail & Hospitality
You know what sells. You might not know what's actually profitable.
E-commerce
Retail & Hospitality
Your platform dashboard shows sales. Your books should show profit. Most sellers can't see the difference.
Salons & Spas
Retail & Hospitality
Tips, commissions, and booth rentals create complex books. We track compensation, retail sales, and gift cards properly so you know what your salon actually earns.
Farms
Agriculture
Cash comes at harvest but expenses happen year-round. We track costs by crop, manage seasonal cash flow, and keep your books ready for lenders.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit
Fund accounting, grant tracking, and 990 prep for organizations that answer to donors, grantors, and boards.
20
Years as Business Owners
Certified
QuickBooks ProAdvisors
100%
Local to MetroWest
What Clients Say
Here's what business owners share about working with us.
"Kathleen and John are great to work with. A few strengths that stand out are effective and clear communication skills, analyzing and solving complex problems, and providing leadership for their clients. Over 10+ years, we collaborated in the condominium industry to help nearly a thousand different homeowners develop stronger long-term plans and improve their financial situations. Their willingness to help clients face the facts and explore viable solutions is a huge asset for anyone looking to improve how they operate."
Doug Miller
"I recently lost my long time financial person (retired) and have been searching for a replacement. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of hearing the complaints about large over priced companies so I figured I try Janek out. So far so good. Knowledgeable friendly service. So far very pleased."
Paul Gibree
Greater Boston's Trusted Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A Short Conversation
We'll ask a few questions, figure out what you need, and give you a straightforward quote.