Essential Bookkeeping
From $299/month
A consistent monthly foundation for your business.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Bank and credit-card reconciliation
- Transaction categorization
- Monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet
- Email support
CHICAGO ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES
Clear books. Confident decisions.
Accounting support built around your next chapter.
Bookkeeping, payroll support, and business accounting—with a clear scope and personal attention.
Your business. Your priorities. A clearer financial picture.
THE NEXT CHAPTERBuild with
confidence.
confidence.
5 yearsAccounting experience
Tailored supportIndividuals & businesses
Clear scopeServices and fees agreed upfront
Client workspaceRequests, tasks & updatesLET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS
Clearer books start
with a conversation.
Tell us what you need help with. We’ll review your inquiry and discuss a service scope that fits your business.
Monthly accounting or a separately scoped project
Personalized fees agreed before work begins
Support for individuals and businesses
Chicago, Illinois
Please share only a brief overview here. Do not submit tax documents, bank details, or Social Security numbers.
MONTHLY ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
The right support.
A clearly defined scope.
Start with the essentials. Add financial visibility and ongoing support as your business needs change.
Business Accounting
From $499/month
More visibility into what comes in, what goes out, and what comes next.
- Everything in Essential Bookkeeping
- Accounts payable / receivable support
- Monthly cash-flow reporting
- 1099 tracking
- Monthly financial review
- Basic QuickBooks support
Accounting + Payroll
From $699/month
Connect your bookkeeping and payroll routines.
- Everything in Business Accounting
- Payroll support for an agreed employee count
- Payroll reporting
- Payroll-tax support
- W-2 / 1099 year-end processing
- Quarterly financial review
Complete Business Finance
From $999–$1,500+/month
A broader view of performance, priorities, and the road ahead.
- Bookkeeping, payroll, and AP / AR
- Monthly close and financial statements
- Budgeting and cash-flow forecasting
- KPI reporting
- Tax planning
- Regular management meetings
Starting prices depend on your accounts, transaction volume, employee count, and reporting needs. Payroll limits and responsibilities are defined in your quote. Cleanup, tax returns, setup, and special projects are quoted separately.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
Find your starting point.
Compare the scope, then request a quote for the package you want to discuss.
| Package details | Essential Bookkeeping | Business Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $299/month | From $499/month |
| Who it helps | Small businesses that need organized books and monthly financial statements. | Growing businesses managing customer balances and supplier payments. |
| Included scope |
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| Next step | Request this package | Request this package |
Scope and employee limits are agreed before work begins. A package selection is an inquiry, not a purchase.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Ongoing support.
Focused project work.
Pair a monthly package with the additional services you need. Each project has a defined scope and quote.
Cleanup & catch-up bookkeeping
Bring overdue records up to date.
Explore this serviceTax-return preparation
A separate engagement for your filing needs.
Explore this serviceQuickBooks setup
Start with an organized accounting system.
Explore this serviceBusiness accounting setup
Create a practical foundation for your records.
Explore this serviceSpecial projects
Focused support for a defined business need.
Explore this serviceWHY CHOOSE TJ
Experience behind the numbers.
Attention to your business.
5 yearsof accounting experience
A clear scope from the start
Understand the services, responsibilities, and fees before work begins.
Support that fits your business
Choose ongoing bookkeeping and accounting support or a separately scoped project.
A connected client experience
Keep track of requests, appointments, tasks, invoices, and team messages in your client portal.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Your industry.
Your financial priorities.
Accounting conversations grounded in how your business operates.
BUILT AROUND YOUR OPERATIONS
From day-to-day activity
to the bigger financial picture.
Connect your records, reporting, and business priorities with a scope tailored to the way you work.
Discuss your business
EXPLORE THE SECTOR
Small businesses
Build a financial routine that grows with you.
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Independent contractors
Make variable income easier to understand.
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Healthcare providers
Give the business side of your practice more attention.
View accounting support
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Real estate businesses
See the numbers behind each property and project.
View accounting support
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Construction businesses
Connect job activity with your financial picture.
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Manufacturing firms
Bring operating costs into clearer focus.
View accounting supportOrganized records. Informed decisions.THE TJ APPROACH
Your numbers deserve
personal attention.
Behind every set of books is someone building a business, supporting a family, or planning their next chapter.
Get to know our approachStart with understanding
Your situation and priorities shape the conversation.
Make the scope clear
Agree on services, fees, and timing before work begins.
Keep the next step simple
Know what is needed and what happens next.
YOUR CLIENT WORKSPACE
One place to stay in the loop.
Your requests
Follow the status of the support you’ve requested.
Your appointments
Review requests, confirmations, and upcoming conversations.
Your next steps
See tasks, invoices, and messages from the team.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER