Does This Sound Familiar?

You started your business because you’re good at what you do – not because you wanted to spend your evenings buried in QuickBooks.

• My bookkeeping is behind, and I don’t know where to start.
• I’m not sure my QuickBooks is set up correctly.
• I’m making money…but I’m not always sure where it’s going
• Tax season is more stressful than it should be
• My business has grown, but my bookkeeping systems haven’t grown with it.

Or maybe your books aren’t a mess at all. You’re simply ready to stop doing everything yourself.

Bookkeeping Services Designed Around Your Business

No two businesses are exactly alike – and your bookkeeping shouldn’t be treated that way. I offer customized bookkeeping and accounting support based on what your business actually needs.

Monthly Bookkeeping Accurate transaction categorization, reconciliations, monthly financial reports, and ongoing support so you always know where your business stands.	QuickBooks Cleanup & Catch-Up Behind on your books or something just doesn’t look right? I’ll help clean up past transactions, correct errors, and get your QuickBooks back on track.	Payroll Support Reliable payroll processing and support with experience in QuickBooks Online, Gusto, ADP, and other payroll systems.
Sales Tax & Year-End Support Get organized for sales tax reporting, 1099s, year-end bookkeeping, and cleaner records for your CPA or tax professional.	Audit & Cleanup Support Experienced support researching transactions, reconciling discrepancies, organizing documentation, and working through complicated historical bookkeeping issues.	Bookkeeping Consulting Need guidance without fully outsourcing your books? I can help improve QuickBooks setup, accounting processes, reporting, internal controls, and financial workflows.

Your Bookkeeper Should Do More Than Categorize Transactions.

Accurate bookkeeping is important. But sometimes, the real value is knowing when something doesn’t look right.

Throughout my 20+ years in accounting, bookkeeping, and business financial management, I’ve learned that numbers often tell a story — if you know where to look.

A SIX FIGURE ERROR CAUGHT
Recovered in overpaid sales tax after identifying errors that had gone unnoticed.*

TENS OF THOUSANDS SAVED
Approximate reduction in a significant sales tax audit assessment through detailed research and reconciliation.*

FINANCIAL FRAUD & THEFT
Identified employee theft and financial irregularities by recognizing transactions and patterns that didn’t add up.*

20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, controller, and business financial management experience.

I don’t just look at whether the books balance. I look at whether the numbers make sense.

Because good bookkeeping isn’t just about recording what happened yesterday. It’s about giving you the information you need to make better decisions tomorrow.

*Examples reflect past professional experience and individual results. Results vary based on each business’s circumstances.

HI! I’m Jessica

Bookkeeper. Accountant. Business Owner. Problem Solver.

I’ve spent more than 20 years working in accounting and financial management across industries including restaurants, retail, automotive dealerships, property management, and other small and growing businesses.

I’ve worked as a Controller. I’ve managed accounting for multi-million-dollar businesses. I’ve helped companies through audits and complicated financial cleanups.

And I’m also a small business owner myself. In addition to my bookkeeping business, I co-own a brick-and-mortar retail business—so I understand firsthand what it’s like to manage employees, cash flow, vendors, inventory, and all the unexpected challenges that come with running a business.

That also means I understand what it’s like when the decisions are yours, when cash flow keeps you awake at night, and when you need your numbers to give you answers — not create more questions.

My goal is simple: to give small business owners clarity, confidence, and one less thing to worry about.

Bookkeeping Help — Without the Judgment.

I’ve seen messy books before. Really messy books.

Books that haven’t been reconciled. Accounts that don’t make sense. Transactions sitting in QuickBooks for years. Business owners who aren’t even sure whether they’re actually profitable.

If that’s where you are right now, you don’t need a lecture.

You need a plan.

We’ll figure out what’s happening, prioritize what needs to be fixed, and work toward giving you financial information you can actually trust.

Working Together Is Simple

01 — Let’s Talk

Tell me about your business, your bookkeeping, and what’s causing you the most frustration.

02 — We’ll Create a Plan

I’ll recommend the support that makes sense — whether that’s cleanup work, monthly bookkeeping, payroll, or a combination.

03 — Get Back to Business

With accurate books and reliable financial information, you can spend less time worrying about bookkeeping and more time running your business.

Minnesota-Based. Supporting Businesses Across the U.S.

By Design Accounting Services is based in North Mankato, Minnesota, and provides virtual bookkeeping services to small businesses throughout the United States.

I currently work with clients in Minnesota, Iowa, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, New York, and beyond, providing remote bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, payroll, and financial support through today’s cloud-based technology.

Whether your business is right here in Southern Minnesota or hundreds of miles away, you can have experienced bookkeeping support without hiring a full-time, in-house bookkeeper.

Experience Across Multiple Industries

Restaurants & Hospitality | Retail | Automotive | Property Management | Professional Services | Roofing & Siding Services | Small & Growing Businesses

Ready to feel better about your books?

You don’t have to know exactly what kind of bookkeeping help you need before you reach out. Whether you’re looking for ongoing monthly bookkeeping, need help cleaning up QuickBooks, or simply want an experienced second set of eyes on your numbers, let’s talk about where your business is today—and where you’d like it to be.