Bookkeeping for East Side Long Beach Businesses
Your East Side neighbor. BirdWise Bookkeeping provides monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, and financial clarity for small businesses right here in the neighborhood.
Your East Side Bookkeeper
BirdWise Bookkeeping is based right here on N Lakewood Blvd. We are an East Side small business bookkeeping service that works with owners in this part of Long Beach and beyond. When you work with us, you’re working with someone who knows the neighborhood and understands the kinds of businesses that operate here.
Most of our East Side clients are business owners who got tired of doing everything themselves. The books slipped, tax time got stressful, and financial decisions started feeling like guesswork. We take the bookkeeping off your plate so you can get back to running things with clear numbers in front of you.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, and books closed every month. You get a P&L and balance sheet you can actually trust and use to make decisions.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We clean up months or even years of backlog so your records are accurate and current. Most clients start here before moving into regular monthly service.
Bill Payment and Invoicing
Bill Payment and Invoicing
We manage your accounts payable and receivable. Bills get paid on time, invoices go out promptly, and payments are tracked so nothing falls through the cracks.
QuickBooks Online Setup
QuickBooks Online Setup
If you’re starting fresh or switching systems, we configure QuickBooks Online for your business and walk you through how it works. Everything set up properly from the start so your records stay organized going forward.
East Side Businesses We Work With
The East Side stretches from the Traffic Circle down to the Cal State area, covering neighborhoods like Los Altos, Plaza, and the streets around Bellflower and Spring. Along those corridors you’ll find restaurants, shops, salons, professional offices, and service businesses that have been here for years. It is a part of Long Beach where people live and where plenty of small businesses serve those residents day to day.
We work with businesses at different stages. Some are well established and just need reliable monthly bookkeeping. Others are newer and still figuring out their financial systems. Either way, the goal is the same. Accurate books that give you a clear picture of where your business stands.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscapers, pool services, and property maintenance businesses that serve East Side neighborhoods. We track expenses by job, keep vendor payments current, and make sure your financials reflect the work you’re actually doing.
Restaurants and Food Businesses
Restaurants and Food Businesses
Restaurants, cafes, and food trucks along Spring Street, Bellflower, and PCH. Tight margins and high transaction volume mean your books need consistent attention. We keep them current so you can see what is working and what is not.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Consultants, IT providers, and other professional firms. You’re billing clients and tracking expenses, but the bookkeeping keeps getting pushed aside. We handle the full-service bookkeeping so you can focus on client work.
Retail and Personal Services
Retail and Personal Services
Boutiques, salons, spas, and specialty shops. We manage inventory accounting, track revenue by service type, and keep your records clean for tax time. Your books stay organized even when business gets busy.
Common Questions
Are you actually located on the East Side?
Yes. Our office is on N Lakewood Blvd. We're not a remote firm listing Long Beach as a service area. This is our neighborhood.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $199 based on your average monthly expenses. We quote a flat rate so you always know what to expect.
What if my books are months behind?
That's common. We start with catch-up work to get everything current and accurate, then move into regular monthly bookkeeping from there.
Do I need to come to your office?
Not at all. We handle everything remotely with a smooth, organized process. But if you're nearby and prefer to meet, we're right here in the neighborhood.
Do you work with my CPA at tax time?
Yes. We keep your books clean and organized throughout the year so when tax season arrives, the handoff to your CPA is straightforward. No last-minute scrambling.
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.
