Bookkeeping & Tax Services for Lennox Businesses
Bookkeeping and tax services for contractors, trades, and service businesses in Lennox. Clean books, fewer missed deductions, and a CPA who knows your industry.
What We Handle
Lennox business owners are out on job sites, managing crews, and running service routes. The books either fall behind or never get started in the first place. We work with trades and service businesses across Lennox and the South Bay, handling the bookkeeping and tax work that keeps getting pushed to the back burner.
Whether you need someone to clean up years of backlog or keep your financials current month to month, we take care of it. Michael Garr is a CPA based in Long Beach with over a decade of experience working with blue-collar businesses. He knows the deductions you’re entitled to, the pain points you’re dealing with, and the way these businesses actually run day to day.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping that keeps your records current. Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, and financial reports delivered every month. You stop guessing where your money is going.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books by a few months or a few years? That’s how most of our clients come to us. We clean up the backlog, get everything organized, and then move into regular monthly service so it stays that way.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Tax prep that accounts for everything. Equipment purchases, vehicle expenses, materials, subcontractor payments. When your books are accurate all year, your tax return captures every deduction you’re owed instead of leaving money on the table.
Tax Strategy
Tax Strategy
Should you buy that truck now or wait? Is your entity structure costing you money? These are hard questions to answer without accurate financials. We help you plan ahead so you’re making tax decisions based on real numbers, not gut feelings.
Businesses We Work With in Lennox
Lennox sits right next to LAX and some of the busiest commercial corridors in the South Bay. That creates steady demand for contractors, cleaning companies, property maintenance crews, and skilled trades. Many of these businesses are based in Lennox and serve clients across greater Los Angeles.
We are a CPA firm built for construction and trades businesses. You don’t need a bookkeeper who has to learn your industry from scratch. You need one who already understands job costing, subcontractor payments, equipment depreciation, and the cash flow patterns that come with project-based work.
Construction and Contractors
Construction and Contractors
General contractors, remodelers, and builders working across the South Bay and LA. We track job costs, manage subcontractor records, and keep your financials ready for bonding, lending, or bidding on the next project.
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
Commercial janitorial crews and residential cleaning businesses are everywhere near the airport corridor. We handle the bookkeeping so you can focus on managing routes, hiring crews, and keeping clients happy.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscapers, roofers, pool service, pest control. The South Bay has no shortage of properties that need maintenance. We keep your books organized so you know which services and routes are actually making you money.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and welders. You’re busy running calls and managing jobs. We make sure your financial records reflect what’s really happening in the business so tax time isn’t a scramble.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses in Lennox?
Yes. We're based in Long Beach and work with businesses throughout the South Bay including Lennox. Everything happens remotely, so your location doesn't slow anything down.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month. We quote a flat rate based on your monthly expense volume so there's nothing unpredictable on your end.
I don't have any books at all. Can you start from scratch?
Yes. A lot of our clients come to us with nothing but bank statements and a pile of receipts. We build your books from the ground up and keep them current going forward.
Do you handle taxes too?
Yes. Michael Garr is a licensed CPA. We prepare business and personal tax returns and handle IRS issues if they come up. Having your bookkeeper and tax preparer under one roof means nothing gets missed.
How fast can you get started?
Usually within a week. If there's a backlog to clean up, we start there first. If your books are relatively current, we move right into monthly service.
Long Beach's CPA for Contractors and Trades
The Next Step:
A Quick Conversation
Tell us about your business and where you need help. We'll ask a few questions, let you know what we can do, and give you a quick quote.
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