About Ascend Bookkeeping Svc
Shine a Light on Your Financial Future!
- Are you confident in the accuracy of your books, or do you constantly feel like you're trying to steer your ship (your business!) away from a jagged reef?
- Can you interpret your financial statements to get a clear picture of where your business is and where it's headed?
- Do you scramble at tax time to get all of your documents together, then pay your tax preparer a fortune because your records aren't organized?
If you're looking for Personalized, Reliable and Efficient bookkeeping services designed to keep your business firmly on course, you've come to the right place! My goal is to save you time (read: money!), reduce stress and give you the clarity you need to confidently "chart your course" toward profitability.
Let me introduce myself: I love organizing, and I've always loved working with numbers and solving complicated puzzles! With my decades of experience in bookkeeping, professional organizing, and administrative assistance, your books will be in tip-top shape in less time than you might imagine. More importantly, you’ll gain the confidence to use financial statements as powerful tools to guide smart decisions, drive growth, and boost your bottom line!
- What can I do for you as a Full Charge Bookkeeper?
- Manage your General Ledger
- Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Process Payroll
- Prepare Standard and Personalized Financial Reports designed specifically to help you make good business decisions
- Reconcile your accounts to ensure they are all balanced and any discrepancies are resolved
- Assemble tax information for your accountant or tax preparer
- Help you be compliant with financial laws and regulations
- Liaison with your accountant
- I offer a variety of bookkeeping services including:
- Bookkeeping catch-up (intra-year)
- Historical cleanup of your books (longer-term)
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bank statement & credit card reconciliation
- Monthly financial statement preparation and presentation
- Annual reports for tax preparation
In addition to these services, you can also expect:
Trust ✔ Accuracy ✔ Confidentiality ✔ Expertise ✔ Experience ✔ Professionalism ✔
I work virtually using QuickBooks Online. Click the button below to book a complimentary consultation!
When you work with me, you’re not just hiring a bookkeeper, you’re gaining a trusted partner. I will treat your business as if it were my own. Together, we’ll navigate your finances and keep your business sailing smoothly toward profitability!
Brenda's Bio!
Why do I LOVE Bookkeeping?
- Because I love working with numbers, solving complex puzzles, and keeping things organized!
- AND because I love teaching. I'd love the chance to show you how to use those mysterious financial statements as reliable tools to make smart decisions, drive growth, and boost your bottom line!
I currently live in an old, 2-storey farmhouse in Corvallis, Oregon - part of the beautiful Willamette Valley. But I was raised a fisherman's daughter in the tiny town of Crescent City, near Northern California's amazing Redwoods. Numbers have always fascinated me - even as a preschooler. I also have the privilege of residing with my two adult children and my toddler grandson, Forest. What a delight to be helping teach him about numbers, lol!
My life has been full of great experiences - scuba diving in Hawaii, hiking in Colorado, learning to fly, awesome road trips (there's nothing like a good road trip, yeah?) And all the while learning, learning, learning. My working life has run the gamut: I've worked in law offices, real estate, medical, law enforcement, high tech, media, retail and public service in a variety of roles (file clerk, secretary, administrative assistant, process operator, transcriptionist and bookkeeper). And I really enjoyed running my own Professional Organizing company for about 10 years. That was fun!
All of that work experience, of course, positions me well to uniquely understand the bookkeeping needs of various types of businesses. I love helping small business owners learn to really use their business's books as valuable tools, not just to do what they set out to do - make a decent living and provide needed products and services - but also spend more time with family and friends! Whether you are running a salon, a car repair shop, a cleaning service or any other type of small business, I look forward to helping YOU!