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Turning Financial Chaos into Order

Stress-free bookkeeping for creatives, non-profits, and service professionals - all with that California ease.

You deserve to work with a bookkeeper who actually understands how you make your money, how you spend your money, and how to save you money.

NOT YOUR AVERAGE BOOKKEEPER

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Hi, I’m James - and because I’m a small business owner just like you, I’m the perfect person to help you with your bookkeeping.

As someone with nearly two decades of experience in bookkeeping— and a background that spans everything from production accounting to estate management — I know how chaotic things can get behind the scenes when you’re building something meaningful.

That’s exactly why I started Anderson Bookkeeping: to help creatives, nonprofits, and service professionals finally get a handle on their books, feel confident about their numbers, and have more time to focus on what they actually want to be doing.

I bring a calm, clear, and judgment-free approach to your finances — all with that signature California ease. Whether you're cleaning up last year’s mess or staying ahead of the curve, I'm here to turn financial chaos into order.

Let’s take bookkeeping off your plate.

Services

  • Clean, current books every month — no surprises at tax time.
    Includes bank/credit card reconciliations, transaction categorization, class tracking, and monthly reporting.

    Perfect for:
    Small businesses, rental property owners, creatives, and anyone who wants to stay financially organized all year long.

  • Behind? No problem. We’ll bring your books up to date and ready for your CPA or tax preparer.

    Includes full reconciliation, back-categorization, correction of errors, and simple reporting to bring things back into alignment.

  • Need help interpreting the numbers? Planning cash flow? Making confident financial decisions?

    We offer strategic financial support and high-level oversight without the cost of hiring a full-time CFO.

    Includes:

    • Monthly budget reviews

    • Cash flow projections

    • Strategic vendor/tax coordination

    • Owner compensation planning

  • We manage the financial side of running a household, vacation home, or family estate — especially helpful for busy professionals, aging individuals, or families managing multi-generational finances.

    Services include:

    • Bill pay tracking

    • Household budgeting

    • Vendor management

    • Property-related bookkeeping

    Note: We do not handle personal errands or assistant work — this is financial and logistical oversight only.

  • For creatives and entertainers who need a trusted partner to manage the numbers behind the scenes.

    We offer bookkeeping support for:

    • Event and production budgets

    • Touring expenses

    • Expense tracking and reporting

    • Crew payroll coordination

    • Payroll setup and management (via Gusto, Paychex, or ADP)

    • 1099 vendor tracking and preparation

    • Sales tax tracking and filing coordination

    • Chart of accounts clean-up or simplification

    • Transitioning from LLC to S-Corp (bookkeeping prep, not legal filing)

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Less stress, more blue skies