As the founder of a small branding agency, I'm no stranger to wearing a lot of hats; unfortunately,…read morethat "bookkeeper" one has never been a particularly great fit for me. While I have no trouble understanding the high-level principles, the steep learning curve of our highly nuanced accounting software was endlessly daunting. Not surprisingly, I couldn't wait to hand off that aspect of my role and, in mid-2020, the opportunity finally presented itself. From the very first phone consultation to the latest reporting, Closing Your Books has been phenomenal to work with and has provided outstanding service at every turn. Having super-clean books makes tax time a breeze, and I can confidently pull numbers at the drop of a hat, which has opened us up to small-business loans and grants we might have otherwise missed out on. Lozelle brings a wealth of expertise in accounting and bookkeeping, and her collaborative, educational approach sets her far apart from the competition. I absolutely love that I learn something new during every check-in, and it's rare to find someone who empowers you to keep up with them. Lozelle is also one of the kindest, most supportive people you'll ever meet. I'm deeply grateful for the way she's made mentorship a fundamental part of what she does. She's not only helped me navigate a variety of challenges and uncertainties - pandemic-related and otherwise - she's also strengthened my operational skills and strategic-planning abilities. Deciding to hire Closing Your Books continues to be one of the best business decisions I've ever made. And, thanks to Lozelle, I rest easy knowing that we'll continue to make smart, financially strategic choices as we pivot, evolve, and grow. We heartily recommend her to colleagues and clients every time!

I heard Lozelle speak at a networking event and was immediately intrigued by her approach. I was…read morereluctant to hand over all of our book-keeping responsibilities and appreciated her focus on "teaching us to fish" instead of just doing everything for us. She guided us through the process and let us do a lot but also stepped in when we were getting off track. I feel like we're on really strong footing now thanks to her and will absolutely reach out again and again as we need help. I love knowing that we have someone very skilled in our corner to help with anything we need while also feeling empowered that we own our own bookkeeping process. The recaps that she sent out after each session are also very valuable tools.

My wife visited yesterday for an initial consult. We had some basic questions about starting our…read morebusiness. The information that was given was unhelpful. To top it off, at the end of the meeting the CPA casually mentioned that we now owe her $175! We dutifully paid the amount requested. I called later and voiced my displeasure and was told, "too bad." I explained that any fees for the consult should have been made known before hand, again I was told, "too bad." Save yourself the time and frustration, go somewhere else.

These are the best CPA's in the area. They know their stuff and always help me with my taxes and…read moreeveryday financials. Local and smart and good...love them!

Was looking through their website to see if they do tax preparation services. Could not find a…read moreclear answer, so I scheduled a consultation through their online system. I called into the number at the scheduled time and waited on hold for 5 minutes for someone to call into the conference and no one arrived. Disappointed as I am always looking to support women owned businesses.

Ok so I was in book keeper hell... My accountant croaked and I got screwed over on pricing by this…read moreother local tax group and then I found skyline! Ashley is like a breath of fresh air, she totally took my problem under her wing! It took her a very short period of time to get things sorted out and has made a huge difference in my book keeping for my business. I would recommend this lady to everyone who owns a small business for all bookkeeping and tax needs. Do yourself a favor and go with this lovely lady! I have been to hell and back with bad book keepers and she is the light at the end of the tunnel trust me on this one !

Having worked with MJS for over 6 years, Mary Jo Sketch has proven a high performer across all…read morerelevant metrics: due diligence/attention to detail; timely reporting/preparation; clear and concise communication; reliability/follow-through; organizational skills; problem solving; creative enterprise solutions. Mary Jo's integrity, broad experience, professionalism and entrepreneurial mindset have provided real value and made her an essential asset in our ongoing records maintenance and organizational needs, as well as special projects large and small. Providing tangible ROI, MJS's services are highly recommended.

From the owner: Let me help you efficiently manage your business by allowing you to spend less time on paperwork…read moreand bookkeeping tasks and more time doing what you love.