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About Ledger Bookkeeping Co

The bookkeeper small business owners actually trust with their numbers.

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Meet Kristi

If you've ever stared at your bank account wondering whether the numbers actually add up — I built this business for you.

 

I started working in accounting before I'd even finished my degree, eventually earning my BS in Accounting while already deep in the field. In 1999, I launched what would become Ledger Bookkeeping Co, working remotely with clients long before remote work was a common — or trusted — way to run a business. That early experience taught me something most bookkeepers never learn: how to build systems clients can rely on completely, without needing to hover over their shoulder.

 

Over the years, my career grew alongside my business. I moved into corporate leadership roles as VP of Sales & Business Development and later General Manager of a fully remote law firm — all while continuing to run my own bookkeeping practice. That dual path gave me a rare vantage point most bookkeepers don't have: I've sat on both sides of the table, as the business owner who needs clean books, and as the executive relying on accurate numbers to make real, high-stakes decisions.

Since 2001, I've also worked as a small business consultant and coach — helping owners think through decisions well beyond the books. That combination is what makes my approach holistic: I'm not just telling you what happened financially last month, I'm helping you understand what it means for where your business is headed.

 

That experience is exactly why Ledger Bookkeeping Co operates the way it does today: clear processes, predictable timelines, and zero chaos. No emergency fire drills, no constant interruptions — just steady, accurate books delivered on a rhythm you can count on.

 

When I'm not working, you'll find me out on the golf course, cheering on Notre Dame athletics, or buried in my fantasy football lineup. I'm a wife, mom to two grown sons, and dog mom to Duke, my Great Dane who never leaves my side. I'm also a Certified Naturalist. Whether it's a ledger or a love of wildlife, I believe in building things carefully, accurately, and with a long-term view.

Published Work

I've spent 25 years helping small businesses build, market, and understand their numbers — these books are part of that work.

On the numbers themselves:

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On building and running the business:

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What I Believe

Bookkeeping Should Feel Calm

Most business owners I meet have one thing in common: their books have become a source of stress instead of a source of clarity. My job is to fix that.

 

I built this business on a simple belief — that the relationship between a business owner and their numbers should feel like a partnership, not a chore you dread. That means showing up consistently, explaining things in plain language instead of jargon, and treating your business's financial health as something worth genuinely paying attention to — not just data to enter and forget.

 

It's the same philosophy I bring to everything I do, whether it's a ledger or a hike through the woods: build things carefully, pay attention to the details, and take the long view.

I keep my client roster small and deliberately limited — a handful of businesses at a time, so every set of books gets real attention.

Why My Background Matters to You

​A bookkeeper with only bookkeeping experience can keep your numbers accurate. A bookkeeper who has also run sales teams, managed operations, and led a business as a General Manager can help you actually understand what those numbers mean for your decisions. That's the difference I bring to every client relationship.

  • BS in Accounting

  • Intuit ProAdvisor QuickBooks Certification Level 1

  • 25+ years of bookkeeping and accounting experience

  • 25+ years of small business consulting and coaching experience

  • Former VP of Sales & Business Development

  • Former General Manager, remote law firm

  • Remote-first practice since 1999

Continuity

Working with one person shouldn't mean single points of failure. Your books live in your own QuickBooks account, which you own and can access at any time. Documentation for every client is maintained so another qualified bookkeeper could step in, and I have backup coverage arranged for extended absences.

Ready for a Bookkeeper Who Thinks Like a Business Advisor?

You've spent enough time staring at numbers without knowing what they actually mean for your business. With 25+ years of bookkeeping experience — and over two decades as a small business consultant and coach — I bring more than clean books to the table. I bring a holistic view of how your finances connect to the decisions you're making every day.

 

Because I only take on a handful of clients at a time, spots are limited — reach out today to check current availability.

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