Modern bookkeeping for the creative entrepreneur.

Your business isn’t beige, your books shouldN’T be either.

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Built for creative entrepreneurs who know their worth and are ready to scale with support that matches it.

You’ve built something brilliant, whether it’s a podcast that pulls in sponsors, a travel brand with serious buzz, or a business that doesn’t fit in a neat little box (and never will).

But behind the scenes? You need clean numbers, smooth systems, and someone to help you keep it all together without slowing you down.

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That’s where we come in.

At Beyond the Ledger, we handle your bookkeeping, payroll, and backend setup with the same creativity, clarity, and obsession with excellence that you bring to your own work.

No fluff. No confusion. Just the support you didn’t know you needed, until now.

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When your books have been ignored, patched together, or “DIY’d” past the point of recognition, we step in. We get everything caught up, cleaned out, and rebuilt so you’re not starting from chaos anymore

  • When your books have been ignored, patched together, or “DIY’d” past the point of recognition, we step in. We get everything caught up, cleaned out, and rebuilt so you’re not starting from chaos anymore.

    ● Catch-up on months (or years) of missed bookkeeping
    ● Reorganize your chart of accounts so it actually works
    ● Deliver CPA-ready reports without the panic
    ● Option to add payroll and system setup while we’re in there

    Clean Up My Books

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We handle the books start to finish so you can stop second-guessing your numbers (and stop wasting weekends in QuickBooks). No jargon, no pointless reports, no runaround, just clean, accurate financials that actually make sense.

  • Bookkeeping Without the BS. We handle the books start to finish so you can stop second-guessing your numbers (and stop wasting weekends in QuickBooks). No jargon, no pointless reports, no runaround, just clean, accurate financials that actually make sense.

    What’s included:
    ● All transactions categorized and reconciled (banks, credit cards, Stripe, PayPal — if money touches it, we track it)
    ● A chart of accounts that fits your business instead of some cookie-cutter setup
    ● Monthly financial snapshot you’ll actually understand (and maybe even like)
    ● Year-end books that make your CPA’s life easier (and yours, too)
    ● Ongoing support when questions pop up — without the eye rolls or accounting speak
    ● Optional: Custom dashboards that turn your numbers into visuals you’ll actually use

    Handle My Bookkeeping

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Whether you’ve got a team of employees, a roster of contractors, or both — payroll doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ll make sure everyone gets paid on time, the taxes get filed, and you don’t have to stress about compliance

  • Whether you’ve got a team of employees, a roster of contractors, or both — payroll doesn’t need to be complicated. We’ll make sure everyone gets paid on time, the taxes get filed, and you don’t have to stress about compliance.

    What’s included:
    ● Payroll setup + management (via Gusto)
    ● Employee payroll runs (weekly, biweekly, or monthly — you decide)
    ● Contractor payments (1099s handled at year-end)
    ● Automatic tax filings + compliance support
    ● Year-end W-2s + 1099s sent without the headache

    Run My Payroll

Beyond
the Ledger

Beyond the Ledger isn’t a faceless accounting firm, we’re a tight-knit team who actually cares about your business. We’re bookkeepers, payroll pros, and systems people who get excited about the details most business owners would rather ignore (yes, we think reconciliations are fun, don’t judge).

the team

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What sets us apart? We don’t just “do the books.” We spot patterns, flag red flags, and give you the clarity you need to make smart decisions. We’ll be in the background keeping everything steady so you can stay in the spotlight building your podcast, agency, or brand.

We believe in clean numbers, smooth systems, and straight answers, no jargon, no fluff, no judgment. Just a team that has your back and keeps your business moving forward.

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