Monthly Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
Every transaction recorded, every account reconciled to the penny, every month — so your books always reflect reality and nothing slips through.
Bookkeeping for small businesses
Clean books. Clear numbers. One less thing on your plate.
You started your business to do the work you love — not to spend Sunday nights untangling receipts. I keep your books accurate, current, and tax-ready, and I explain everything in plain English. No jargon, no rushing, no judgment about how far behind you are.
Personal, one-on-one service — you always work directly with Patricia.
- Monthly Bookkeeping
- Payroll Support
- QuickBooks
- Tax-Season Prep
- Catch-Up Cleanups
Meet Patricia
The bookkeeper who actually picks up the phone
Hi, I'm Patricia Woods. I keep the books for small-business owners, solopreneurs, contractors, and local shops — the people who wear every hat in their business and shouldn't have to wear this one too.
I'm a Texan from start to finish: born in Dallas, raised on Colorado mountain winters from the age of nine, drawn to California once I'd shoveled my lifetime quota of snow, and finally back home to Texas — where I intend to stay. Moving that many times teaches you a useful skill: how to take a box of chaos, sort it, label it, and turn it into a home. That is, more or less, my entire job description.
Numbers are my happy place. I'm the person who hunts down a seventeen-cent discrepancy because "close enough" isn't how I work. But what my clients tell me they value most isn't the precision — it's the patience. I never rush you, I never talk down to you, and I'll explain your numbers as many times as it takes until they make sense.
When I'm not in a ledger, I'm usually writing — I'm an author with books of my own. Writing and bookkeeping are closer cousins than people think: both reward discipline, structure, and sweating every small detail until the whole thing reads clean. It also means that when I explain your finances, you get plain English from someone who works with words for a living.
The rest of my time belongs to my husband, a fishing rod, and every dog within petting distance — I've never met an animal I didn't like. Fishing taught me patience. Dogs taught me loyalty. My clients get the benefit of both.
“My job is to do what's best for you — not what's fastest for me. We go at your pace, always.” — Patricia Woods, Owner
Off the clock
- Published author [EDIT: add your book title(s)]
- Weekend angler On the water with my husband
- Devoted dog person And every animal, honestly
- [EDIT: your experience — e.g. "X years keeping small-business books"]
- Dallas-born, Texas-based — serving clients anywhere remotely
- [EDIT: a credential or tool — e.g. "QuickBooks Online specialist"]
- Your data handled with strict confidentiality
What I handle
Everything your books need, under one steady hand
From the monthly rhythm of reconciliation to the one-time rescue of a messy backlog — pick what you need, or let's figure it out together on a free call.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Bills paid on time, invoices sent and followed up, cash flow tracked — you get paid faster and never damage a vendor relationship by accident.
Financial Statements & Reporting
Clear monthly statements plus a plain-English walkthrough, so you always know how your business is really doing — not just what's in the bank today.
Payroll Support
Your people paid correctly and on schedule, with the records kept tidy behind the scenes. Payday stops being a source of stress — for anyone.
Tax-Season Prep for Your CPA
Everything organized, labeled, and reconciled before your CPA ever asks. Filing gets faster, cheaper, and calmer — and nothing gets missed.
Catch-Up & Cleanup Bookkeeping
Months — or years — behind? No lectures here. I'll untangle the backlog, rebuild clean records, and get you current. It's my favorite kind of puzzle.
QuickBooks Setup & Management
Set up right from day one — or fixed if it wasn't. Clean accounts, sensible categories, and a system you can actually understand and use.
Not sure what you need?
That's completely normal — most of my clients weren't sure either. Tell me where things stand and we'll sort it out together.
Let's talk it throughWhy clients stay
Four things you can count on. Literally.
There are plenty of bookkeepers. Here's what working with this one actually feels like.
Accuracy, obsessively
Reconciled to the penny, every time. If something is off by seventeen cents, I will find out why. Your books will hold up to any scrutiny.
Actually reachable
Questions get answered by me — not a ticket queue. When something's on your mind about your money, you'll never be left wondering.
Never rushed, ever
We go at your pace. I'll explain anything as many times as you need, and I'll always do what's best for you — not what's quickest for me.
Peace of mind
Sleep-at-night books: current, clean, and tax-ready. You focus on running the business — the financial worry moves off your desk onto mine.
How it works
Getting started is the easy part
No contracts to decode, no hoops to jump through. Three simple steps and your books are in good hands.
We talk. For free.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation about your business and where your books stand today. Bring your questions — messy books welcome. No judgment, no obligation, no sales pitch.
I build your plan.
You get a clear, plain-English proposal: exactly what I'll handle, how often, and what it costs. If catch-up work is needed first, I'll map that out too — no surprises, ever.
You get your time back.
I take it from here. Your books stay current and reconciled, reports arrive like clockwork, and the receipt pile stops haunting you. That's the whole point.
Kind words
What clients say about working with Patricia
Sample testimonials — replace with real client quotes
I hadn't opened my books in over a year and I was too embarrassed to ask for help. Patricia never made me feel bad for a second — she just quietly fixed everything. I finally sleep at night.
[EDIT: business type, e.g. "Contractor"]
Tax season used to mean panic and a shoebox of receipts. This year my CPA said it was the cleanest set of books he'd seen from a small business. That was all Patricia.
[EDIT: business type, e.g. "Boutique owner"]
What I appreciate most is that she explains things until I actually understand them. I know exactly where my business stands every single month. I've never had that before.
[EDIT: business type, e.g. "Café owner"]
Good questions
Things people usually ask before they call
If your question isn't here, just ask — there's no such thing as a silly question about your own money.
How much does bookkeeping cost?
It depends on the size and state of your books, which is why I never quote blind. After our free consultation you'll get a clear, flat monthly price in writing — no hourly meter running, no surprise invoices. If the scope ever changes, we talk about it first.
My books are a mess. Honestly, years behind. Can you still help?
Yes — and you'd be surprised how many of my favorite clients started exactly there. Catch-up work is a specialty of mine, and there is no judgment here, ever. We'll untangle it one month at a time until you're current, and then keep you that way.
Do you replace my CPA or tax preparer?
No — I make them love you. A bookkeeper keeps your records clean all year; your CPA uses those records to file your taxes. I hand your CPA a tidy, reconciled, fully organized package, which usually means faster filing and fewer billable hours on their end.
What software do you work with?
QuickBooks is my home turf — I set it up, clean it up, and manage it day to day. If you're on something else (or on a shoebox of receipts), tell me what you've got and we'll work out the best path. You don't need to have anything figured out before we talk.
Do we need to meet in person?
Whatever works best for you. Most bookkeeping happens comfortably by email, phone, and secure file sharing. [EDIT: add your local option — e.g. "If you're in the Yourtown area, I'm always happy to meet over coffee."]
Is my financial information safe with you?
Completely. Your records are handled with strict confidentiality, shared only with people you authorize (like your CPA), and we'll set up a simple, secure way to exchange documents from day one. Your business stays your business.
Get started
Let's take the books off your plate
Tell me a little about your business and where your books stand — even if the honest answer is "I have no idea." That's a perfectly good starting point, and you won't be judged for it here.
- A personal reply from Patricia — not an autoresponder
- A free, no-pressure consultation to talk through your needs
- Zero obligation — if I'm not the right fit, I'll say so