About
Professional Bookkeeping with a Personal Touch
At Ledger & Life Bookkeeping, we offer reliable, precise, and personalized bookkeeping services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. Founded by lead bookkeeper Michael Goossen, a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, we are dedicated to keeping your financial records accurate, organized, and expertly managed—so you can focus on growing your business with confidence.
Michael brings experience across a wide range of industries, including cosmetology, retail, oil and gas, and more. His expertise covers every core bookkeeping function—bank reconciliations, data entry, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, inventory management, and more. He also works closely with a veteran CPA with over 30 years of experience, ensuring an additional layer of oversight and precision in every financial report.
Whether you’re just starting out or running an established business, we’ll help you:
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Set up efficient systems for recordkeeping and reporting
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Clean up and streamline messy books
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Implement modern bookkeeping tools and checks and balances
And while we handle the numbers, you get more time to focus on running your business and increasing profits.
Experienced. Affordable. Reliable.
We serve everyone from self-employed professionals to growing small and mid-sized businesses—and we’d love to support your success.
Contact us today for a free financial consultation.
Quickbooks
Why We Use QuickBooks – and Why It Matters
At Ledger & Life Bookkeeping, we use QuickBooks, the industry-leading accounting software trusted by businesses of all sizes. QuickBooks allows us to handle your bookkeeping with precision and efficiency—from bank reconciliations and data entry to accounts payable/receivable and tax preparation. With real-time financial tracking and customizable reporting, QuickBooks gives both you and your bookkeeper the insights needed to make informed business decisions.
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Our lead bookkeeper is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, a designation that recognizes advanced expertise in QuickBooks and small business financial management. This certification means:
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We're trained in the latest QuickBooks features and best practices.
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We can help you choose the right QuickBooks plan for your needs.
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We offer professional setup, training, and troubleshooting support.
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You benefit from faster, more accurate bookkeeping and deeper financial insights.
By working with a ProAdvisor, you’re not just getting software—you’re getting a trusted partner who knows how to make QuickBooks work for your business.
QuickBooks Expertise You Can Count On
QuickBooks Setup
Making it easier from day one.
Even though QuickBooks is user-friendly, the initial setup—chart of accounts, opening balances, linking bank accounts—can be complex. We’ll handle the setup for you to ensure your books are accurate and tailored to your business needs from the start.
Ongoing Support
A trusted partner in your corner—every step of the way.
At Ledger & Life Bookkeeping, we don’t hand off QuickBooks and walk away. We actively manage your books on an ongoing basis—handling reconciliations, data entry, accounts payable/receivable, and tax prep—while keeping your QuickBooks file accurate and up to date. And if you ever have a question or need insight, we’re just a phone call or email away.
QuickBooks Tune-Up
Bookkeeping looking messy? We’ll fix it.
Whether you're behind on reconciliations or have lingering errors, we offer a one-time or recurring QuickBooks Tune-Up service to get your records clean, organized, and ready for tax time or financial reviews.
Services
What We Offer
At Ledger & Life Bookkeeping, we deliver comprehensive, reliable bookkeeping services tailored to support your financial needs and long-term success. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or part of a growing organization, accurate and timely bookkeeping is essential to making informed decisions and staying compliant. We take the time to understand your unique needs and customize our services accordingly—giving you the confidence and peace of mind to focus on what you do best.
Bank Reconcilliations
Ensure Balance
We ensure your bank statements match your internal records with accurate, timely reconciliations—giving you peace of mind and full confidence in your financial data. By identifying discrepancies, catching errors, and confirming all transactions are properly accounted for, we help you maintain clean, audit-ready books. Regular bank reconciliations also protect against fraud, support better cash flow management, and ensure you're always working with up-to-date financial information.
Data Entry
Stay Organized
We accurately record all financial transactions in your accounting system, ensuring your books are always up-to-date, organized, and audit-ready. Clean, consistent data entry is the foundation of sound financial reporting—and we make sure yours is handled with precision.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Cash Flow Management
We manage your bills and vendor payments, ensuring everything is entered correctly and paid on schedule. You'll avoid late fees, maintain strong vendor relationships, and have clear insight into your cash flow obligations. We track customer invoices, record incoming payments, and follow up on outstanding balances—so you can improve cash flow and focus on running your business, not chasing payments.
Tax Preparation Support
Be Ready at Tax Time
We keep your books clean, categorized, and tax-ready throughout the year. When it’s time to file, your accountant or tax preparer will have everything they need to complete your return quickly and accurately—saving you time, stress, and money.
Inventory Management
Know Why You Have
We track your inventory purchases, sales, and usage so you always have a clear view of what’s in stock and what’s moving. Better inventory control helps you reduce waste, avoid stockouts, and make smarter purchasing decisions.
Bookkeeping Clean-up
Fix and Organize
If your books are behind, messy, or inconsistent, we’ll get everything back in order. Our clean-up service organizes your records, corrects errors, and lays the groundwork for accurate, ongoing financial management.
General Ledger Maintenance
Keep It Accurate
We maintain and review your general ledger to ensure all transactions are properly recorded and categorized. This improves the reliability of your financial statements and helps prevent costly errors or misstatements.
Contact Us
Get in Touch Today
Contact us for a free consultation and financial review of your books, we can handle all of your bookkeeping and data entry needs. Let us work with you to ensure your financial success.
(682) 234 - 0874
mgoossen@ledgerlifebookkeeping.com