Disorganized books create stress, cost you money, and make every financial decision harder than it should be. I'm Kevin Burdett, a QuickBooks-certified bookkeeping professional based in Columbia, Maryland, with over 20 years of experience keeping small business finances clean, current, and reliable.
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Most small business owners start out managing their own books — and most eventually reach a point where it’s no longer working. Transactions pile up uncategorized, bank accounts go unreconciled, and by the time tax season arrives, the books are a problem rather than a resource.
When business owners work with me on bookkeeping, they get accurate records maintained every month — not rushed together before a tax deadline. I handle the day-to-day financial recordkeeping personally, so your numbers are always current, your accounts are always reconciled, and you always have a clear picture of how your business is doing.
“Clean books aren’t just about taxes. They’re about knowing whether your business is actually profitable — and having the information to make good decisions.”
Whether you need ongoing monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work to get current, or a full cleanup of disorganized records — I provide reliable, professional bookkeeping support with direct, personal service every step of the way.
From day-to-day transaction recording to full financial cleanup — here’s a detailed breakdown of the bookkeeping services I provide personally.
Ongoing monthly bookkeeping keeps your records current, your accounts reconciled, and your financial reports ready — every month, without you having to think about it.
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Books that are months or years behind — or disorganized from previous bookkeeping errors — need a clean start before ongoing service can begin. I specialize in bringing messy records up to date quickly and accurately.
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Unpaid bills and outstanding invoices affect cash flow directly. I track both sides — what you owe and what you’re owed — so nothing slips through and your cash position stays accurate.
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Clean books only matter if they produce reliable reports. Each month, I deliver financial statements that give you a clear, accurate picture of how your business is performing.
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QuickBooks is the foundation of how I manage client bookkeeping. I’m a certified QuickBooks professional and work with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Whether your file needs to be set up from scratch, cleaned up after years of errors, or maintained on an ongoing basis — I handle it with precision.
If you’re not sure which version of QuickBooks is right for your business, I’ll help you decide based on your size, industry, and how you work. Getting the setup right from the beginning saves significant time and frustration down the road.
What I Handle in QuickBooks
The real value of accurate, current bookkeeping isn’t just clean records — it’s what those records make possible. When your books are in order, you can see which parts of your business are profitable, plan for upcoming tax obligations, and make hiring and growth decisions based on real data instead of instinct.
Most business owners I work with say the same thing after we establish clean monthly bookkeeping: they finally feel in control of their finances. That clarity is worth far more than the time it takes to get there.
What Clean Books Actually Give You
I work with small business owners across a wide range of industries — each with its own bookkeeping needs and financial challenges.
Restaurants, retailers, service businesses, and contractors who need reliable monthly bookkeeping without managing it themselves.
Early-stage businesses that need clean books from the start — and growing companies that have outgrown DIY bookkeeping.
Self-employed professionals who need income and expenses tracked accurately — and personal and business finances kept separate.
Property owners who need accurate income and expense records per property — organized and ready for tax time.
Medical practices, consultants, law firms, and professional service providers who need organized, reliable financial records.
Any business whose records have fallen behind or become disorganized — catch-up and cleanup handled before ongoing service begins.
These are the most common bookkeeping problems Maryland business owners are dealing with before they reach out.
Transactions haven't been recorded in months — and tax season, a loan application, or a financial decision is forcing the issue right now.
QuickBooks or your records don't match your actual bank statements — and you're not sure what the discrepancy is or how far back it goes.
Personal and business transactions are running through the same accounts — creating a recordkeeping problem that affects both your books and your tax return.
The profit and loss statement shows numbers that don't seem right — because the underlying bookkeeping has categorization or reconciliation errors.
Nights and weekends going to transaction entry, receipt management, and trying to make sense of the books — time that should be going into the business.
A prior bookkeeper left the records in a state of disarray — incorrect categorizations, unreconciled accounts, and data that can't be trusted.
Whether you’re starting fresh or need a full cleanup first — here’s exactly what to expect from the moment you reach out.
We talk through your business, your current bookkeeping situation, which software you're using, and what's working or not working. I'll ask a few key questions to understand the scope of what's needed. No charge, no obligation.
I review your existing QuickBooks file or bookkeeping records, identify any cleanup or catch-up work needed, and give you a clear, plain-language assessment of where things stand and what it will take to get them right.
You receive a customized service plan with clear, fixed pricing — whether that's a one-time cleanup project, ongoing monthly bookkeeping, or both. No hourly surprises and no fees that appear at the end.
If your books need catch-up or cleanup before ongoing service begins, I handle that first. This produces a clean baseline — accurate records and reconciled accounts — before monthly bookkeeping starts.
Each month, your transactions are recorded, accounts are reconciled, and financial reports are delivered. You receive direct communication from me — including any transactions that need your input or clarification.
I handle your bookkeeping personally. You'll never be passed to a junior bookkeeper or an offshore team. When you have a question, you reach me directly — and I already know your accounts.
I've managed books for small businesses across a wide range of industries for more than two decades. That experience means I recognize problems quickly, categorize correctly the first time, and anticipate issues before they become costly.
I'm certified in QuickBooks and work with both Online and Desktop versions. Your books are maintained in the software you already use — or I'll help you set up the right version if you're starting fresh.
Most clients receive bookkeeping and accounting as a combined monthly service. Having both handled by the same person means your financial reports always reflect your actual books — with no gaps between what was recorded and what was reported.
If your books are behind or disorganized, I don't pass that work to someone else. I handle cleanup personally before ongoing monthly bookkeeping begins — so you start with a clean, reliable baseline.
I'm based in Columbia, Maryland and work with clients locally and remotely. Every step of the bookkeeping process — document sharing, review, and reporting — can be handled securely online if that's more convenient for you.
Yes. Every bookkeeping engagement is handled personally by me. You'll communicate directly with me — not a junior staff member, not an outsourced bookkeeper, and not someone who has to look up your account before answering a question.
That's one of the most common situations I work with. I provide dedicated catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping services to bring overdue or disorganized records up to date before ongoing monthly service begins. I'll assess the scope, give you a fixed-price estimate, and handle the cleanup personally.
Yes. I'm a certified QuickBooks professional and work with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. I can set up a new file, clean up an existing one, or maintain your books in whichever version you're already using.
Yes. Most clients receive both as part of an integrated monthly service. Bookkeeping covers the day-to-day recording and reconciling of transactions. Accounting covers the reporting, analysis, and financial guidance layer on top. Having both handled by the same person means your reports always reflect your actual books accurately.
You'll receive monthly financial reports and a bookkeeping status update after each monthly close. Beyond that, I reach out directly when I have a transaction that needs your input or when something in your numbers warrants your attention. You can also contact me at any time with questions.
Maryland is my primary service area, but I also work remotely with businesses in other states. Every step of the bookkeeping process — document sharing, QuickBooks access, review, and reporting — can be handled securely online.
Pricing depends on the size of your business, monthly transaction volume, and whether catch-up work is needed first. I provide a clear, fixed-price proposal after reviewing your situation — before any work begins. No hourly billing and no fees that appear at the end.
Whether you need ongoing monthly bookkeeping, a full catch-up from behind, or a cleanup of disorganized records — I handle it personally. Reach out today and let’s talk about your business.
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