Bookkeeping for University Park Businesses
Bookkeeping and tax services for contractors and trades in University Park. Clean books, fewer missed deductions, flat monthly pricing.
Bookkeeping for University Park
University Park sits between USC and the Expo Park area, and the neighborhood has seen steady construction and renovation over the past several years. New builds, remodels, property upgrades, and the service businesses that support all of it. That means contractors, trades, and crews working in the area every day with finances that need more attention than a shoebox of receipts.
We provide contractor bookkeeping services from our Long Beach office for trades and service businesses operating in University Park and across LA. Monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, tax preparation, and the kind of advisory relationship where you can actually call and ask whether buying that new truck makes sense this year.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, financial reports delivered every month. You stop guessing where the money went and start seeing where it actually is.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books that haven’t been touched in months or years. We’ve seen it plenty of times with trade businesses that were too busy working to keep up with the paperwork. We get you current and build from there.
Bill Payment and Invoicing
Bill Payment and Invoicing
We manage your accounts payable so vendors get paid on time and nothing slips through. On the receivable side, we track what’s owed and apply payments so you always know where collections stand.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Michael Garr is a CPA, so your books and your business tax returns come from the same team. That means every eligible deduction gets captured because the person preparing the return is the same person who organized the books.
University Park Businesses We Work With
The area around USC generates a lot of work for home and property service businesses. Student housing needs maintenance. Commercial buildings need upkeep. Older homes in the neighborhood are being renovated. And every one of those jobs is performed by a trade or service business that needs accurate financial records to run properly and pay less in taxes.
We work specifically with blue collar, service-based businesses. That focus means we understand the way your money moves, from job deposits and material costs to crew payroll and equipment purchases. Your books reflect how your business actually operates, not some generic template.
Construction and General Contractors
Construction and General Contractors
Residential remodels, commercial tenant improvements, new construction around the USC corridor. We track job costs, manage cash flow between draws, and keep your financials ready for bonding or bank applications.
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, and welders working across University Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. We handle the books so you can focus on the work and stop leaving deductions on the table at tax time.
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
Commercial janitorial crews, residential cleaning, pressure washing. High-volume transaction businesses where every expense matters. We keep the categories clean and the numbers accurate month to month.
Property and Facility Services
Property and Facility Services
Landscapers, property maintenance crews, and facility management companies servicing the buildings and properties around campus and Expo Park. We make sure your books capture every billable job and every deductible expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses in University Park?
Yes. We're based in Long Beach and work with businesses across University Park and the surrounding LA neighborhoods. Most of the work happens remotely, though we're available to meet when it makes sense.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $200 per month. Your rate depends on your monthly expense volume. We'll give you an exact number after a quick conversation about your business.
Can you help with taxes too?
Yes. Michael Garr is a CPA. We prepare business and personal tax returns and handle tax planning so your books and your returns work together. No scrambling in April.
My books are way behind. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most of the contractors and trades we work with start in exactly that spot. We do the catch-up work first, then move into monthly service so it stays current.
Do you only work with contractors?
We focus on service-based blue collar businesses. That includes contractors, skilled trades, cleaning companies, landscapers, property services, and facility maintenance. If you run crews or trucks, we probably work with businesses like yours.
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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