Small Business Bookkeeping for Long Beach and the Southland
Bookkeeping support that keeps your records organized, your reports accurate, and your business ready for tax time. Based in Long Beach, serving small businesses across the South Bay and Greater LA.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor • 10+ Years Experience
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Sound Familiar?
These are the problems most clients bring to us in the first conversation.
Months Behind on the Books
Three months, six months, sometimes more. It happens to a lot of business owners. We clean up the backlog, bring everything current, and put a process in place so it doesn't pile up again.
Receipts and Transactions Piling Up
Bank feeds, credit card charges, paper receipts scattered across apps and folders. We categorize and reconcile everything each month so your records actually reflect what happened in the business.
No Clear Picture of Profit
Your bank balance doesn't tell you what you actually made. We deliver accurate profit and loss statements and balance sheets every month so you can see where the money is going and make decisions based on real numbers.
Bills Slipping Through the Cracks
Late payments lead to fees, strained vendor relationships, and unnecessary stress. We track, schedule, and record your bills so accounts payable stays organized and nothing gets missed.
Chasing Down Payments
You finished the work but the payment still hasn't come in. We handle invoicing and payment tracking so outstanding balances don't quietly pile up while you're busy running the business.
Tax Time Scramble
When your books are a mess, tax prep takes longer and costs more. We keep everything organized throughout the year, including your 1099s, so your CPA gets clean records without chasing you down.
Why Work With BirdWise
An observant, organized, and reliable approach to your books.
10+ Years in Bookkeeping
A decade of hands-on bookkeeping experience across property management, IT services, tech companies, and more. Lily has worked with enough business models to understand how yours actually operates.
Based in Long Beach
BirdWise is a locally owned bookkeeping service based in Long Beach, serving business owners across the South Bay and Greater LA. We work remotely with a smooth, secure process that keeps everything easy.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
We work in QuickBooks Online and know the platform inside and out. As a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor in Long Beach, Lily handles everything from initial setup to ongoing bookkeeping and reporting.
Operations Background
Seven years of project management and operations experience means your bookkeeping runs on a clear, organized process. You will always know what to expect, when to expect it, and where things stand.
Services
Bookkeeping support built around what your business actually needs right now.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, and monthly reporting so your books stay accurate and ready when you need them.
Start Monthly BooksCatch-Up Bookkeeping
We clean up and bring current past months or years of bookkeeping that has fallen behind. Transactions are sorted, accounts are reconciled, and your records are restored to a reliable state so you can move forward with confidence.
Get Caught UpBill Payment
Your accounts payable are tracked, scheduled, and recorded so nothing slips through the cracks. Bills get paid on time and every payment is properly documented in your books.
Set Up Bill PayInvoicing
We handle your accounts receivable so you can focus on your work instead of chasing payments. Invoices go out promptly, payments get tracked, and your records stay accurate in QuickBooks Online.
Streamline Invoicing1099 Preparation
Preparing and filing 1099 forms for contractors and vendors. We gather the information, verify the details, and file on time so you avoid penalties and stay compliant.
Get 1099 SupportQuickBooks Online Setup & Training
Getting QuickBooks Online configured correctly from the start and learning how to use it properly saves you from messy books and costly fixes later.
Set Up QuickBooksConstruction Job Costing
Tracking labor, materials, and subcontractor costs by project so you can see exactly where the money goes and which jobs are actually profitable. Every expense is assigned to the right job in QuickBooks Online.
Track Job CostsInventory Accounting
Tracking materials, supplies, and inventory items with proper counts and valuations. Your cost of goods sold stays accurate, your stock levels stay current, and your profit margins reflect reality.
Fix Inventory & COGSIndustries
We work with a wide range of small businesses across Long Beach, the South Bay, and Greater LA.
Construction & Contractors
Construction
Every project is its own profit center. We track labor, materials, and subs by the job so you know what you actually made.
Skilled Trades
Trades
Monthly bookkeeping for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and welders who need accurate numbers without spending evenings on paperwork.
Home & Property Services
Field Services
You're running the business from the truck. Receipts pile up, costs blur together, and pricing stays a guess. We track the numbers so you can stop wondering.
Cleaning Services
Field Services
Labor is your biggest expense and your biggest variable. We track costs by contract so you know exactly which jobs are worth keeping and which ones need to be repriced.
Facility Services
Field Services
Property management companies handling trust funds, building maintenance firms juggling multiple contracts, and security services tracking labor across sites.
Medical & Dental Practices
Healthcare
You spent years learning to care for patients. Now you also manage payroll, equipment loans, and a growing stack of expenses that nobody taught you how to track.
Creative Services
Professional
Every project has different costs and margins. Without tracking them, you're pricing your next job based on a guess.
Consultants
Professional
You solve problems for everyone else. We make sure your own financial records are accurate, organized, and ready when you need them.
B2B Services
Professional
Your clients pay on their schedule, not yours. We keep the books straight so you always know where you stand.
Tech Startups
Technology
You're watching the product and the users. Someone needs to be watching the books so the numbers are there when you need them.
Real Estate Investors
Real Estate
Every property has its own income, expenses, and profitability story. We track your books at the property level so you can see what's actually working across your portfolio.
Real Estate Agents
Real Estate
You know your gross commission. The number that matters is what you kept after splits, marketing, and fees.
Franchise Owners
Franchise
Franchise owners managing royalty fees, multi-unit financials, and franchisor reporting across fast food, fitness, service, and retail locations.
Restaurants & Bars
Hospitality
Thin margins mean every dollar matters. We track food costs, reconcile your daily sales, and keep your books accurate so you can see where the money actually goes.
Retail Shops
Retail
Markup isn't margin. Between inventory that doesn't sell, processing fees, and markdowns, your real profit is hiding in the details.
E-commerce
Retail
Your dashboard says one thing. Your bank account says another. We reconcile platform payouts, track inventory costs, and show you what you actually make per product.
Salons & Spas
Personal Services
You built your clientele and opened your own place. The bookkeeping part wasn't in the plan.
10+
Years of Experience
100%
ProAdvisor Certified
Monthly
Books Closed on Time
Recommendations
What business professionals have to say about working with BirdWise.
"I had the pleasure of working with Lily, and her personality, reliability, and positive energy truly stood out. She brings incredible drive to get things done and creates a motivating, uplifting atmosphere for everyone around her."
Lily Y.
Influencer Marketing Specialist
"Lily is incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and dependable. She took ownership of complex work, communicated clearly, and consistently kept things running smoothly and on track."
Mary L.
Head of Customer Support & Operations
"Lily is thoughtful, practical, and very clear about what's needed. She asks smart questions, communicates transparently, and makes complex implementations feel smooth and manageable."
Crawford O.
Growth Lead
"Lily brings structure, clarity, and momentum to every initiative she touches. She communicates with transparency and creates an environment where people feel supported and empowered to do their best work."
Taylor J.
Sr. Product Manager
"Lily is reliable, thoughtful, and consistently keeps work organized and moving forward. She communicates clearly, stays calm under pressure, and always anticipates challenges before they become roadblocks."
Sydney W.
Development Lead
"Lily brings a rare mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution. She anticipates issues before they surface and guides work forward with clarity and confidence."
Ashley E.
Director, Product & Design
Long Beach's Trusted Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A Quick Discovery Call
Tell us where things stand with your books. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and give you a clear quote to get it handled.
