Welcome to Stress-Free Bookkeeping

Built from a desire to help small business owners feel organized, confident, and at peace with their finances - not overwhelmed by them.

What I Offer

Contact for exact pricing or book a free Introductory Consultation below!

805.242.3881

info@booksandbalancebykayla.com

Basic Bookkeeping
Service

Starting at $200/month

  • Prepare your accounting file from scratch

  • Create and map the chart of accounts to the balance sheet and profit and loss statement

  • Integrate banking systems with the accounting system

  • Key report set up including balance sheet, cash profit and loss statements by week and month

  • Reconcile your bank account and check register, identify errors and indicate needed adjustments, and present a list of adjusting entries so that you may make the necessary adjustments.

  • Record all income and expenses, make any adjusting journal entries, and keep an up-to-date and balanced general ledger.  I will not audit, verify, or certify the accuracy of your accounting records.  I will present a balance sheet and/or profit and loss statement to you on a monthly/quarterly basis.

Catch-Up & Cleanup Bookkeeping Service

Starting at $300/month

  • Fix customer payments and credits that have not been applied correctly.

  • Write off noncollectable invoices.

  • Review your accounts receivable aging summary report for any additional corrections, updates, or changes that need to be made to your accounting file.

  • Fix vendor payments and credits that have not been correctly applied.

  • Look over your unpaid bills report for any additional corrections, updates, or changes that need to be made to your accounting files.

  • Reconcile your bank accounts and credit card accounts.

  • Locate discrepancies in your bank reconciliations.

  • Reclassify transactions that have been incorrectly recorded into your accounting files.

  • Look over your working trial balance for misclassifications, data entry errors, and prepare a list of suggested adjusting journal entries to correct these bookkeeping mistakes.

  • Troubleshoot prior account balances that have been changed.

  • Look for changes to your company’s chart of accounts.

  • Review the setup of your accounting file and make any necessary corrections.

  • Inform you of changes to your customer and vendor lists.

  • Find changes to your business’ fixed asset items.

Full-Charge Bookkeeping Service

Starting at $400/month

  • Prepare your accounting file from scratch

  • Create and map the chart of accounts to the balance sheet and profit and loss statement

  • Integrate banking systems with the accounting system

  • Set up accounts receivable process including billing, invoicing, and aging.

  • Set up of accounts payable via create card and check

  • Key report set up including balance sheet, cash profit and loss statements by week and month

  • Reconcile your bank account and check register, identify errors and indicate needed adjustments, and present a list of adjusting entries so that you may make the necessary adjustments.

  • Record all income and expenses, make any adjusting journal entries, and keep an up-to-date and balanced general ledger.  I will not audit, verify, or certify the accuracy of your accounting records.  I will present a balance sheet and/or profit and loss statement to you on a monthly/quarterly basis.

  • Set up your payroll system and the payroll dates and process for running payroll on an ongoing basis.

  • Review your payroll records and calculate your required payroll tax deposit, if necessary.

  • On a monthly basis, calculate and prepare any sales tax prepayment & tax return.

  • Quarterly, I will prepare any necessary state and federal payroll tax returns.  I will also prepare any necessary quarterly sales tax returns.

  • Annually, I will prepare all forms W-2 and/or 1099.  I will also prepare any W-3 or 1096 forms, or I will e-file the equivalent data on your behalf.

Personal Tax Filing Service

Starting at $200

  • Preparation of one (1) Federal Form 1040 and all required schedules (e.g. Schedule A for deductions, Schedule B for interest/dividends).

  • Preparation of applicable state and local income tax returns for the tax year.

  • Secure submission of completed and signed returns to the IRS and relevant state taxing authorities 

Business Tax Filing Service

Starting at $300

  • Preparation of one (1) Federal Business Tax Return (e.g., Form 1120, 1120-S, or 1065) for the tax year.

  • Preparation of applicable state and local income, franchise, or excise tax returns for the business entity.

  • Secure submission of all completed and signed business returns to the IRS and relevant state taxing authorities.

  • Review of the business’s year-end trial balance, Profit & Loss statement, and Balance Sheet for tax compliance.

  • Identification and calculation of “book-to-tax” adjustments (e.g., non-deductible meals, penalties, or depreciation differences).

  • Calculation and maintenance of federal and state depreciation schedules for business equipment, vehicles, and real estate.

  • Preparation and issuance of Schedule K-1s for all owners/partners to report their share of income, losses, and credits. 

Payroll Processing Service

Starting at $100/month

  • Set up your payroll system and the payroll dates and process for running payroll on an ongoing basis.

  • Review your payroll records and calculate your required payroll tax deposit, if necessary.

  • On a monthly basis, calculate and prepare any sales tax prepayment & tax return.

  • Quarterly, I will prepare any necessary state and federal payroll tax returns.  I will also prepare any necessary quarterly sales tax returns.

  • Annually, I will prepare all forms W-2 and/or 1099.  I will also prepare any W-3 or 1096 forms, or I will e-file the equivalent data on your behalf.

Book an Appointment

Booking your appointment is simple, and I am ready to provide the attention, care, and expertise you deserve. Let’s get started—pick a time that works for you.

Organizing your books.

Balancing your business.

Building your confidence.