BOOKKEEPING THAT SAVES YOU TIME FIXES THE MESS ENDS THE CHAOS SCALES WITH YOU YOU CAN TRUST
Professional bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services for small businesses across Washington State. We keep your books organized so you can focus on growing your business.
Serving contractors, retailers, service businesses, and small companies from $300K to $2M in annual revenue. Cloud-based, accurate, and always responsive.
Who We Serve
Small Businesses That Need Reliable Bookkeeping
We work with established small businesses that need professional financial management without the cost of a full-time bookkeeper or CFO.
Our Typical Clients:
- Construction & Trades: General contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC companies managing job costing, equipment tracking, and contractor payments
- Manufacturing: Small manufacturers ($500K-$2M revenue) tracking inventory, cost of goods sold, and production expenses
- Professional Services: Marketing agencies, consulting firms, law offices managing billable hours and client retainers
- Retail & E-commerce: Brick-and-mortar stores and online sellers reconciling sales channels and inventory
- Service Businesses: Dog walkers, cleaning services, landscapers, property managers growing from solo operations to multiple employees
What they all have in common:
- 1-20 employees
- $300K – $2M in annual revenue
- Too busy running their business to handle bookkeeping themselves
- Need accurate books for tax time, loan applications, or business decisions
- Want someone reliable who actually answers the phone
Problems We Solve
Running a Small Business Is Hard Enough Without Bookkeeping Headaches
You’re Drowning in Receipts and Paperwork
Shoeboxes full of receipts, bank statements you haven’t reconciled in months, and no clear picture of whether you’re actually making money. You know you’re missing tax deductions but don’t have time to track everything.
Payroll Is Eating Your Time
Calculating hours, processing paychecks, filing quarterly reports, handling Washington State requirements – it takes half a day every pay period when you should be working on your business.
Tax Season Is Terrifying
Scrambling to find documents, worrying about IRS audits, and probably paying more tax than necessary because your records are messy. Your tax preparer charges extra because they have to sort through your chaos.
You Can’t Get a Business Loan
Banks want organized financial statements. Investors want clean books. But your records are scattered across spreadsheets, QuickBooks you barely understand, and that filing cabinet you keep meaning to organize.
You Don’t Know Your Real Numbers
Is that new truck purchase affordable? Can you hire another employee? Should you raise prices? You can’t make confident decisions without clear financial data.
Why Choose Us?
We Answer the Phone
Small Business Focus
Local but Cloud-Based
Fixed Monthly Pricing
Clean, Organized Books
No Contract Lock-in
20+
Years of Industry Experience
100%
Cloud-Based Accounting
96%
Client Retention Rate
1,000,000+
Crypto Transactions Analyzed
About Bugaboo Bookkeeping
Your Bookkeeping Partner, Not Just Your Number Cruncher
We’ve been doing bookkeeping for small businesses for over 20 years. We’ve seen the common mistakes, we know what banks and tax preparers need, and we understand the financial challenges small businesses face at different revenue levels.
We’re not a big faceless firm. When you call, you talk to us – the people actually handling your books. We get back to you within one business day. We explain things in plain English, not accounting jargon.
100% cloud-based means you can check your numbers anytime from your phone or computer. We use QuickBooks Online and other modern platforms that give you real-time visibility into your finances.
Our 96% client retention rate speaks for itself. Once small businesses start working with us, they stay. Why? Because we’re reliable, accurate, and we actually care whether your business succeeds.
We’re based in Aberdeen, serving small businesses throughout Washington State. Whether you’re in Grays Harbor, Pierce County, or anywhere else in Washington, we deliver the same personalized service.
Our Services
Everything Your Small Business Needs
Monthly Bookkeeping
We handle daily transaction recording, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, categorizing expenses, and monthly financial statements. You’ll always know where your business stands financially. Pricing typically $300-$800/month depending on transaction volume.
Payroll Processing
Complete payroll management including calculating wages, processing direct deposits, handling tax withholdings, filing quarterly reports, and preparing W-2s and 1099s. Stay compliant with federal and Washington State requirements without the headache.
Tax Preparation
Business and personal tax returns for sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corps, and C-corps. We prepare accurate returns that maximize your deductions and minimize your tax liability. Clean books year-round make tax season painless.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We specialize in cleanup projects. Whether you’re six months or two years behind, we’ll get you current and compliant. Most catch-up projects completed within 30 days.
Financial Reports & Analysis
Profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and budget forecasting. Understand your profitability by service line, job, or location. Make informed decisions based on real data.
QuickBooks Setup & Training
Not using QuickBooks correctly? We’ll set it up properly for your industry, import your data, customize reports, and train you and your team. Includes chart of accounts, classes, and tracking tailored to your business.
Industry Specialties
Construction & Contractors
Job costing, equipment tracking, subcontractor payments, progress billing, retention tracking, certified payroll, and prevailing wage compliance.
Retail & E-commerce
Inventory management, multi-channel sales reconciliation, cost of goods sold tracking, sales tax compliance, and point-of-sale system integration.
Service Businesses
Client billing, project tracking, employee scheduling, route management, and service-specific chart of accounts.
Professional Services
Billable hours tracking, client retainer management, trust accounting, work-in-progress reports, and realization rates.
Crypto Tax Services
If you’ve bought, sold, or traded cryptocurrency as an individual investor, you have tax reporting requirements. Most tax preparers don’t understand crypto – we do.
We use Koinly and other professional tools to import your transaction history from exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, and wallets. We reconcile everything, calculate your gains and losses using IRS-approved methods, and prepare accurate Form 8949 reporting.
We’ve processed over 1,000,000 crypto transactions for individual investors who need accurate tax reporting without the hassle.
Typical fee: $1,500-$3,000 depending on transaction volume and complexity.
Solving Your Bookkeeping Struggles
Streamlined Bookkeeping
Quick, efficient record-keeping with a techy twist!
Individual, Business, & Crypto Tax Services
Navigate taxes with ease and confidence!
Insightful Business Analysis
Unlock growth with sharp, data-driven insights!
Payroll Management
Efficient payroll solutions that keep you in compliance.
How It Works
Step 1: Free Consultation (20 minutes)
Tell us about your business – revenue, employees, current bookkeeping situation. We’ll explain what we’d do and start creating a game plan designed specifically for you.
Step 2: Custom Proposal
Receive a clear proposal with specific services and fixed monthly pricing. No obligation. No pressure.
Step 3: Quick Onboarding (1-2 weeks)
We set up your systems, import existing data, establish processes. Most clients are fully operational within two weeks.
Step 4: Monthly Service
We handle your bookkeeping every month. You get reports, have access to real-time data, and can e-mail us anytime with questions.
Client Testimonials
FAQ
How much do your services cost?
Most small businesses pay $300-$800/month for full-service bookkeeping depending on transaction volume, payroll processing needs, and complexity. We provide exact pricing within your proposal.
What if I’m really behind on my books?
We specialize in catch-up work. We’ll give you a fixed-price quote to get current, then move to monthly service. Most cleanup projects take 2-4 weeks.
Do I need to come to your office?
No. We’re 100% cloud-based. Everything happens through secure online platforms. We can meet via video call if you prefer face-to-face communication.
What accounting software do you use?
Primarily QuickBooks Online, but we work with Xero, FreshBooks, and other platforms. We’ll recommend what’s best for your business size and industry.
How quickly do you close the books each month?
Usually within 5-7 business days after month-end, assuming we receive all bank feeds and documents on time.
Can you handle payroll for Washington State?
Yes. We process payroll, handle all federal and Washington State withholdings and filings, and ensure compliance with state requirements.
Do you prepare business tax returns?
Yes, we handle federal returns for sole proprietors and LLC’s. We also handle Washington State excise/B&O tax if applicable.
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Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM
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We offer free consultations for both bookkeeping and tax services. Reach out today to get on the schedule and find out how we can help you cut costs and get your finances in order.
Office Phone Number
253-353-2040
253-999-9TAX (9829)
Office Email
INFO@BUGABOOBOOKKEEPING.COM