Monthly close and reconciliations
Reconcile accounts and work through open questions in QuickBooks Online as part of an organized month-end process.
TRAVERSE CITY · NORTHERN MICHIGAN
QuickBooks Online bookkeeping
in Traverse City.
Wayfinder Partners provides monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting in QuickBooks Online for owner-led businesses with approximately $1M–$20M in revenue. Led from Traverse City, we work with businesses in Grand Traverse County, Northern Michigan, and across the US.
YOUR MONTHLY FOUNDATION
Reconciled books.
Reports you can use.
A dependable month-end process starts with clear responsibilities and records that reflect the business. We agree the scope around your accounts, activity, and reporting needs.
Monthly financial reporting
Prepare a consistent view of your financial results so you can review performance and identify questions for the next conversation.
Accounts payable and receivable
Support for invoices, payments, and outstanding balances within the agreed engagement scope.
Connected finance tools
Payroll through Gusto and spend management through Ramp where included in your engagement. We agree who handles each part of the workflow.
WHO IT’S FOR
For owners who need
a dependable monthly picture.
You’re waiting on the books.
The month has ended, but reconciliations and reporting still need attention before you can use the numbers.
The details keep coming back to you.
Account questions, unpaid invoices, and finance administration are taking time from running the business.
Your next decision needs context.
You want to understand what changed, then connect the monthly results to cash and upcoming commitments.
LOCAL ROOTS, REMOTE COLLABORATION
Led from Traverse City.
Working across Michigan.
Grand Traverse County and Northern Michigan
Our Traverse City base connects us to the region. We work remotely, with responsibilities, information sharing, and meeting cadence agreed at the start. You do not need to visit an office to begin.
Elsewhere in Michigan or the US?
The same monthly bookkeeping service is available nationwide. Explore our QuickBooks Online bookkeeping services for the full overview.
GETTING STARTED
A clear way to begin.
- 01 / UNDERSTAND
Review the starting point.
Talk through your business, current QuickBooks records, and reporting needs. If the books need catch-up or cleanup, identify that work before agreeing a monthly process.
- 02 / ORGANIZE
Agree the scope.
Set responsibilities, the information needed, and how questions move between your team and ours. Confirm any setup or cleanup work separately.
- 03 / KEEP MOVING
Build the monthly rhythm.
Close the books, prepare reports, and address open questions. Use a consistent process to make the next month easier to review.
WHEN YOU NEED A FORWARD VIEW
Connect the close
to the next decision.
Bookkeeping records and reports what happened. If you also need cash forecasts, budgets, scenarios, or support for lender and board discussions, explore fractional CFO services or combined bookkeeping and CFO support.
For a practical starting point, use our free 13-week cash flow planner to map expected receipts and payments. A cash forecast uses collection and payment dates, which can differ from when revenue and expenses appear in your books.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we talk.
Do you offer QuickBooks Online bookkeeping in Traverse City?
Yes. Wayfinder Partners is led from Traverse City, Michigan, and provides monthly QuickBooks Online bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting for owner-led businesses locally and nationwide.
Can we work together if my business is elsewhere in Northern Michigan?
Yes. We work remotely with businesses in Grand Traverse County, throughout Northern Michigan, and across the United States. We agree the information sharing and meeting cadence as part of the engagement.
What if my QuickBooks records need cleanup?
We review the condition of your records during the introductory conversation, identify any catch-up or setup work, and agree what needs to happen before recurring monthly bookkeeping begins.
Does bookkeeping include fractional CFO support?
They are separate services. Bookkeeping focuses on accurate records and monthly reporting. Fractional CFO support adds forward-looking forecasts, scenarios, and financial decision support. A combined engagement brings both together.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Pricing depends on the plan and agreed scope. Review our current bookkeeping plans and pricing, then book a conversation to discuss the support your business needs.