Consistent, expert bookkeeping is the engine behind healthy cash flow, stress-free tax seasons, and smarter decisions. With a dedicated bookkeeping expert, your records stay accurate, compliant, and decision-ready. At Henriquez Accounting & Tax Services, we combine monthly closes with tax planning and KPI dashboards so you can move faster with confidence. Explore our Accounting & Bookkeeping, Tax Preparation, and Business Consulting.
Why Bookkeeping Experts Are Worth Their Weight in Gold
- Accuracy that scales: every transaction coded correctly; clean reconciliations and audit-ready tie-outs.
- Compliance without chaos: sales tax, payroll, and year-end filings done on time with documentation to match.
- Cash clarity: rolling cash forecasts and burn/runway views so you can hire, invest, and sleep at night.
- Decision-ready reporting: monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow plus variance notes you can act on.
- Tax savings opportunities: deductions, entity optimization, and quarterly estimates to avoid penalties.
- Time back: focus on customers and growth—while we manage the close calendar and deadlines.
Month–Quarter–Year: Our Bookkeeping Rhythm
Monthly
- Bank/credit card reconciliations and review of coding for tax readiness.
- Close the month with financial statements + variance commentary.
- KPI pulse: margins, AR/AP aging, and cash runway.
Quarterly
- Tax estimates and safe-harbor checks; sales/use tax true-ups where applicable.
- Budget vs. actual review and cash-flow forecasting.
- Controls review: user permissions, approval thresholds, audit trails.
Annually
- Year-end close, 1099s, W-9 tracking, and support for business/owner returns.
- Depreciation strategy and entity/tax planning for the year ahead.
- Documentation package: tie-outs, schedules, and policies.
Key Financial Health KPIs
- Gross margin, operating margin, and net profit.
- Days cash on hand and cash conversion cycle.
- A/R aging < 60 days, on-time AP, and vendor terms utilization.
- Budget vs. actual (revenue, expenses, and payroll % of revenue).
Common Bookkeeping Pitfalls We Fix
- Mixed personal/business spending → messy books and missed deductions.
- Late or skipped reconciliations → surprise balances and audit exposure.
- No monthly close → leaders fly blind; tax time becomes a scramble.
- Poor documentation (meals/mileage/home office) → deductions disallowed.
How to Choose the Right Bookkeeping Partner
- Credentials & focus: small-business bookkeeping with tax fluency (Schedule C, 1065, 1120S).
- System expertise: QuickBooks Online/Desktop and payroll/sales tax integrations.
- Cadence: defined monthly close and quarterly planning—not just year-end prep.
- Transparent pricing: fixed-fee scope, response times, and clear deliverables.
What You’ll Get Working With Us
- Accurate books and reconciliations—every month.
- Quarterly tax projections and estimate vouchers with due dates.
- 1099 prep/efile, sales & use tax filings, and notice resolution.
- Executive dashboard: margins, cash runway, A/R & A/P, and KPIs.
FAQs
Is bookkeeping just data entry?
No—great bookkeeping adds controls, analysis, and decision support beyond recording transactions.
When should I hire a bookkeeper?
As soon as revenue is consistent or you’re struggling to close monthly and stay on top of taxes.
Do you fix messy books?
Yes—cleanup, reclassifications, prior-period adjustments, and handoff to a consistent monthly close.
What tools do you use?
QuickBooks, payroll platforms, and sales-tax integrations. We’ll recommend a stack that fits your size and industry.
Ready to improve your financial health?
Put your monthly close on rails and keep taxes painless. Talk to an Enrolled Agent today. Schedule Consultation
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