Books LA

Books LA is a Los Angeles bookkeeping firm that keeps small business accounts in the cloud, with no paper records. It works in QuickBooks Online or Xero, fits around a client's existing systems and sets up a workflow to keep things simple. Clients can see real-time financials, documents and updates through a secure portal.

Products and services

• Cloud bookkeeping: ongoing record keeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero so books stay current and ready for the CPA.
• Clean-up: putting disordered books back in order, including after work by a previous bookkeeper.
• Workflow design: planning and implementing an efficient bookkeeping process.
• Payments and payroll: making sure staff, vendors and suppliers are paid, and starting clients on payroll.
• Software setup: getting systems such as Xero configured and running.

Who it works with

Small businesses in Los Angeles; published reviews come from a consulting firm, a construction company and an escape-room business.

Key facts

• Based in: Los Angeles
• Software: QuickBooks Online and Xero
• Client access: secure online portal