Bookkeeping for service-based businesses
When your time is what you sell, every hour spent sorting expenses or chasing receipts is an hour you can't bill. We take the books off your plate.
Monthly packages starting at $425 per month

Sound familiar?
- Hours lost to categorizing and reconciling
- Reports that don't match the bank
- Retainers, deposits and recurring invoices that are hard to track
- Seasonal swings that make cash hard to plan
Who we work with
- Agencies and consultancies
- Attorneys and accountants' offices
- Therapists and private practices
- Coaches and creative studios
- Cleaning and home-service companies
- Contractors and trades
Results you can expect
- Clear monthly reports you can read in minutes
- Honest explanations of what the numbers mean
- Books that stay current without your follow-up
- A plan that flexes as you grow
What you can count on
Reliable
Accurate, organized books, reconciled on the same schedule every month.
Responsive
Emails answered within a business day, and a real person when you call.
On time
Records updated and reports delivered by the 15th, every month.
Cost effective
Clear starting prices and plans sized to your business, for less than an in-house hire.
Why work with us
Tallyworks is a founder-led firm. Your books get the full attention of a certified professional, every month.
Meet the founderWork directly with the founder
Asad Abbas handles your books personally, from the first call to every monthly close. No hand-offs, no call centers.
Certified and credentialed
Certified Bookkeeper, Certified Accounting Technician and QuickBooks ProAdvisor, with a degree in accounting and finance.
U.S.-based, never offshore
Your books are kept by a U.S.-based professional in Naperville, Illinois, and never outsourced overseas.
Calls that fit your schedule
Evening and weekend consultations, so talking about your books doesn't cost you a workday.
Ready for confidence in your numbers?
Getting started takes three simple steps.
- 1
Free video consultation
A relaxed call to see whether our approach fits your business and your goals.
- 2
Diagnostic Review
A detailed check of your books that shows exactly what needs attention.
- 3
Your custom plan
Pick a one-time cleanup, ongoing monthly support, or both.
Questions, answered
Can't find an answer? We reply to every message within one business day.
Contact usQuickBooks records entries, but it won't catch miscategorized items, reconcile your accounts or warn you about cash-flow problems. That's what we do.
Book your free consultation
Pick a time that works for you. It takes about a minute.
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