Helping Real Estate Investors, STR Operators, E-Commerce Brands & Service Businesses Stay Financially Organized
As a highly skilled accountant, virtual bookkeeper, and operations-focused finance professional, I help business owners, investors, and entrepreneurs gain financial clarity, improve cash flow, streamline operations, and maintain tax-ready books.
With over 6 years of experience supporting U.S. and Canadian businesses, I have worked with real estate investors, short-term rental (STR) operators, e-commerce brands, construction companies, law firms, campgrounds, hospitality businesses, and service-based organizations.
My expertise goes beyond traditional bookkeeping. I combine accounting knowledge with AI-powered workflows, process automation, and operational support to help businesses scale efficiently while maintaining accurate financial records.
Industries I Serve:
Real Estate Investors, STR & Property Management
* Property-level and class-based accounting
* Rent roll and owner statement reconciliations
* Trust accounting and security deposit tracking
* Mortgage and loan tracking
* Cash flow management
* STR sales and occupancy tax filings
* Property acquisition and disposition accounting
* Hostaway, OwnerRez, Buildium, AppFolio, and Stessa
E-Commerce & Retail
* Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, and eBay bookkeeping
* A2X integrations and payout reconciliations
* Stripe, PayPal, Square, and payment processor accounting
* Inventory tracking and COGS analysis
* Sales tax support and reporting
* Multi-channel revenue reconciliation
Construction & Contractors
* Job costing and project profitability
* Progress billing
* Expense tracking
* Subcontractor management
* Financial reporting by project
Campgrounds, Hospitality & Service Businesses
* Revenue tracking across multiple income streams
* Vendor management
* Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
* Payroll administration
* Financial reporting and KPI tracking
Law Firms & Trust Accounting
* IOLTA trust account reconciliations
* Settlement tracking
* Compliance-focused bookkeeping
* Client fund management
Advanced Operations & Payroll Support
In addition to bookkeeping, I have experience supporting business operations and finance departments by handling:
* Employee onboarding and offboarding through Gusto
* Payroll administration and payroll reconciliations
* Weekly Accounts Payable processing
* Vendor communication and payment coordination
* 1099 contractor management
* W-2 employee administration
* Benefits and payroll issue resolution
* Paperwork and HR system maintenance
* Resolving payroll and HR platform issues (including Gusto and Papaya/Papercuts-related workflows)
AI & Workflow Automation Expertise
I actively leverage AI tools and connected business systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
My experience includes using:
* ChatGPT
* Claude
* Custom AI workflows
* Google Workspace integrations
* Google Drive knowledge bases
* SOP-driven AI assistants
* Automated documentation systems
* AI-assisted transaction analysis and categorization
* Workflow automation for bookkeeping and operations
By connecting AI tools with systems such as:
* Google Workspace
* Google Drive
* QuickBooks Online
* Ramp
* Gusto
* Stripe
* Internal SOP repositories
I help reduce manual work, improve consistency, and accelerate bookkeeping, reporting, and operational processes while maintaining strong internal controls.
What I Bring to Your Business
* 6+ Years of U.S. & Canadian Bookkeeping Experience
* QuickBooks Online Expert
* Multi-Entity Accounting Experience
* Financial Cleanup & Catch-Up Specialist
* STR & Real Estate Accounting Expertise
* E-Commerce Accounting & A2X Experience
* Payroll Administration & HR Support
* Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
* Trust Accounting Experience
* Sales Tax & Occupancy Tax Compliance Support
* AI-Enhanced Accounting Workflows
* Strong Process Documentation & SOP Development
Software & Systems Expertise
Accounting
* QuickBooks Online
* Xero
* Zoho Books
* Wave
* FreshBooks
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E-Commerce
* Shopify
* Amazon
* Walmart
* Stripe
* PayPal
* Square
* A2X
Payroll & HR
* Gusto
* ADP
* Paychex
* Justworks
Real Estate & STR
* Hostaway
* OwnerRez
* Buildium
* AppFolio
* Stessa
Legal & Trust Accounting
* LeanLaw
* Clio
* MyCase
* CasePeer
* IOLTA Trust Accounting
Operations & Productivity
* Google Workspace
* Google Drive
* ClickUp
* Asana
* Keeper
* Karbon
* Ramp
* Slack
* Microsoft Office
Why Work With Me?
I understand the challenges of growing a business while trying to stay on top of bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, reporting, and operations.
My goal is to provide accurate financial records, streamlined processes, and reliable operational support so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
Let's connect and discuss how I can help your business stay organized, profitable, and scalable.
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