Houston Bookkeeping

Reliable bookkeeping in Houston for clearer financial decision-making

Get monthly bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting you can actually use. Clear scope, a consistent checklist, and tax-ready books.

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25+
Years experience in Houston
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Financial Updates You Can Trust
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Houston-area service
Our bookkeeping services

Bookkeeping That Actually Helps You Run Your Business

You did not start your business to chase down receipts or figure out why your accounts will not reconcile. Our monthly bookkeeping service handles the details so you can focus on what actually makes you money.

Monthly bookkeeping and close

Reconciled and closed every month, on schedule.

Account reconciliations

We match statements to the books and track down anything that does not line up.

Management reporting

Monthly financial reports with context, not a spreadsheet dump.

Tax-ready bookkeeping

Consistent categories and organized support so year-end is not a scramble.

Catch-up bookkeeping

Pick the last month you trust and reconcile forward until you are current.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us where your bookkeeping stands today and what you need from your financial reports.

What You Get

Reconciled books every month

Your bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts tie back to your books.

Monthly financial close

P&L and balance sheet delivered on schedule, with fewer loose ends.

Catch-up support when you need it

A month-by-month cleanup plan to get current again.

Less rework later

Cleaner bookkeeping now means easier taxes, loans, and fewer follow-up questions.

Google reviews

Trusted for steady close and clear reporting

Clients mention cleaner books, consistent communication, and fewer surprises when tax time comes around.

Consistent close cadence

The monthly bookkeeping close is predictable and the questions are clear. Reports actually make sense now.

Jorge M.
Small business owner
1 month ago
Cleanup finally got finished

They picked the last month I trusted and reconciled forward. It stopped feeling overwhelming.

Erin L.
Startup founder
3 months ago
Books are tax-ready

Year-end was smoother because the bookkeeping was current and categories were consistent all year.

Anthony T.
Restaurant operator
6 months ago
Meet the founder

Bringing 40 Years of Financial Expertise to Houston Businesses

The bookkeeping process we use is built around clean reconciliations, direct communication, and a monthly schedule that we actually stick to. The goal is simple: give you updated and interpreted financial records you can understand and use to run your business.

Founder of Houston Tax Advisors and Bookkeeping Solutions
Ephraim Gilkes
Houston Tax Advisors and Bookkeeping Solutions
Experience and priorities
Financial Services ProfessionalMassMutual Texas Gulf CoastPresidentTax Advisors and Business SolutionsExternal AuditorDeloitte and ToucheMemberPresidents Club
Our mission is to empower Houston businesses with accurate, timely financial insights that drive success. I strongly believe that as a financial services professional, my role is to provide not just numbers, but clarity and confidence to business owners.
Our approach

A steady process you can rely on

Good bookkeeping is not mysterious. It is a routine. We reconcile accounts, resolve exceptions, and deliver reports on a predictable schedule. You will know what we need from you, when we need it, and why it matters.

What you can expect
  • Monthly close routine that keeps pace with your business
  • Clear categories that match how you actually operate
  • Questions surfaced early, not six months later
  • Reports that support taxes, loans, and planning
25+
Years of experience
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Your monthly close process
Financial Updates Delivered Monthly, Like Clockwork

Your books stay current because reconciliations happen on a predictable schedule.

Bookkeeping either becomes a routine or it becomes a crisis.

Monthly reconciliations, regular exception review, and scheduled reporting mean you are always working with current information instead of chasing down three-month-old questions.

We keep your records updated, so you never have to guess.

Bookkeeper working with clean, organized records
Close status
In progress
Bank reconciled
Done
Cards reconciled
Done
Questions sent
Sent
Reports prepared
Next
Next close: scheduled
Dashboard-style management reporting on screen
Management snapshot
Monthly
Notes on significant changes included.
P&L + balance sheet delivered
Management reporting that makes sense
Financial Reports That Answer Real Questions

You do not need more data. You need clarity. We deliver clean financial statements plus notes on what changed, so you are making decisions based on real numbers, not guessing.

Good financial reporting is clear, consistent, and explained.

We deliver a P&L and balance sheet you can trust, then document exceptions and unusual swings so you know what happened and what needs your attention.

Tax-ready bookkeeping
Tax Handoff Without the Scramble

Year-end should feel like packaging, not reconstruction.

When your bookkeeping reconciliations are current and your categories are consistent all year, exports and schedules are easier to produce, and follow-up questions have answers already in the file.

That makes tax prep faster and keeps your file supportable.

Coordinated financial and tax work
Export formats confirmed
Want Taxes to Match Your Books?

Clean Bookkeeping Makes Tax Decisions Easier

When your books are reconciled and categories are consistent, tax planning and filing are based on actual numbers, not guesses or reconstructions. If you need tax consulting alongside bookkeeping, we can coordinate both so nothing falls through the cracks.

How it works

How Our Bookkeeping Service Works

Quick Call

We confirm volume, accounts, software, and what you need from reporting.

Deliverable: Clear scope and monthly cadence in writing

Access and checklist

We set up access where possible and send a clear document checklist.

Deliverable: Document checklist and access setup

Setup and cleanup

We review the file, confirm starting balances, and fix obvious issues.

Deliverable: Clean starting point for ongoing bookkeeping

Monthly close

Reconciliations, exception review, and delivery of core reports.

Deliverable: Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and reconciliation reports

Ongoing coordination

We keep a running questions list and stay aligned with year-end needs as they come up.

Deliverable: Clear communication and organized file year-round

Consultations

Consultations: online or in person

We start with your current software, your bank statements, and what you want from your financial reporting. Then we outline the scope and the cleanest next step to get your bookkeeping on track.

How we meet
Online or in person, your choice

We keep the first conversation simple: confirm what you need help with, what is in scope, and what we need from you next.

  • Confirm deadlines, years involved, and what you want solved
  • Identify missing documents and the cleanest way to share them
  • Outline next steps and what happens after the consult
Online consultation

Meet by phone or video. Share statements and access details ahead of time when possible.

Best for quick scope review and access setup
  • List your accounts
  • Share statements (all pages)
  • Tell us your reporting needs
In-person consultation

Helpful when you have paper statements, multiple systems, or messy bookkeeping that needs untangling.

Best for messy books and catch-up
Visit us
9301 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
What to bring
What to bring to the consultation

Bring what you have. We will confirm the starting month, what is missing, and how to reconcile forward.

Statements
  • Bank statements (all pages)
  • Credit card statements
  • Loan/LOC statements (if any)
Software access
  • QuickBooks/Zoho/Sage login method
  • User invites when possible
  • Chart of accounts (if available)
Sales + payroll
  • Merchant deposits/processor exports
  • Payroll summaries
  • Sales tax filings (if applicable)
Goals
  • What you want from reports
  • Any lender needs
  • Tax deadlines (if any)
If you have a notice
Bring the letter and the envelope

Deadlines matter. We confirm dates and outline what to respond with next.

Due date
We read the deadline on the notice.
All pages
Bring every page and attachment.
Prior replies
If you already responded, bring what you sent.
Keep a copy
We keep a clean packet for your records.
Tips to keep it smooth
Before we begin
Start with the last month you trust
We identify a clean starting point, then reconcile forward month by month.
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Send full statements
All pages matter (fees, interest, and ending balances).
2
Name your accounts
A short list of banks/cards saves time and prevents missed reconciliations.
3
Call out known issues
Duplicates, mixed personal and business transactions, or missing months. Tell us up front so we can plan for it.
4

Your Information Stays Protected

Role-based access

We use invitations and permissions when possible, not shared passwords.

Clear document handling

We keep work organized so documents do not get scattered across threads.

Access matches scope

We limit access to what is needed for the work being performed.

Cleanup & catch-up

Behind on Your Bookkeeping? We Can Help You Catch Up

Being behind is common. Bookkeepers leave, systems break, and life gets busy. We start by identifying the last month you trust, gather missing statements, and reconcile forward month by month. If something is unclear, we document it and ask directly.

Identify missing months and accounts
We confirm what's missing and what's already available.
Reconcile month by month
Bank, credit cards, and merchant deposits tied to statements.
Fix duplicates and miscoding
We document exceptions, fix obvious errors, and ask direct questions when we need clarity.
Cleanup checklist
What we typically request up front.
  • Statements for missing months
  • Loan and credit line statements (if any)
  • Merchant processor exports (if any)
  • Prior year return or year-end reports (if available)

If your books are behind, bring what you have. We will confirm the starting month, gather missing statements, and reconcile forward.

Make Cash Flow Predictable

Cash flow improves when you can see it. With clean books, you can track receivables and payables, avoid surprises, and make decisions earlier in the month.

  • Clear view of cash position and upcoming bills
  • Receivables follow-up based on a real aging list
  • Category rules that keep spending visible
  • Simple cash runway checks when volume changes
Control panel
A few checkpoints that keep cash decisions grounded.
  • Receivables timing
  • Upcoming payables
  • Set-aside planning
  • Any one-time items

Stay Compliant Without The Chaos

Clean reconciliations, fewer gaps, and year-end readiness without the scramble.

Clean reconciliations

Accurate books tied to statements so reporting is supportable.

Sales tax and payroll alignment

Books that match what needs to be filed when those items apply.

Year-end readiness

Less scrambling because records are current throughout the year.

Coordinated handoff

Bookkeeping and tax work stay aligned when they need to be.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Bookkeeping Services

Contact Houston Tax Advisors and Bookkeeping Solutions LLC

Call or text. We will come to you.

Address
9301 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
Chinatown
~5–10 min
The Galleria
~8–12 min
The Chase Tower
~15–22 min
Downtown
~15–20 min
Approx. drive time; traffic varies.
Phone
832-949-8455 · 713-405-0771
Email
admin@houtabs.com · elcisq1@gmail.com
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Ready to Get Your Bookkeeping Under Control?

Call 832-949-8455. Houston-area businesses trust us for monthly bookkeeping that stays current, reconciliations that actually balance, and financial reports that make sense. Let's talk about where your books are today and what you need next.

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