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Bookkeeping services  &
Accounting solutions
by
 local certified 
Bookkeepers

We understand that most individuals, small business owners, and entrepreneurs would prefer not to spend their valuable time entering receipts, balancing accounts, checking to see if they paid the electric bill, collecting payments, and reconciling their bank accounts. They would prefer to spend that time growing their business or spending well deserved time with their families. If you are you looking to spend less time managing your day to day finances and accounting, Cari Elaine Bookkeeping is the answer for you.

Greater Sarasota Area - Online Bookkeeping Service

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with over 20 years experience with QuickBooks, we are ready to help free you from the time-consuming tasks of general accounting and bookkeeping. Let´s face it, your time is money!  That is not a cliche.  Let us take the accounting tasks from you so you can focus more time and energy on the things that YOU enjoy doing and that make your business money!

At Cari Elaine Bookkeeping our role is to provide you with the peace of mind knowing your finances are being efficiently managed for you in a professional, honest, organized, and timely manner. We want to give you the peace of mind knowing your accounts are up to date and ready for the end of year and tax time.

 

We want you to be safe from financial fraud and theft, with confidence you have the appropriate checks and balances in place. We want you to be able to see areas quickly that may need adjusting, so you can better focus your energy on growing your business or staying on budget. We offer consulting services as needed, QuickBooks Online setup and training, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Quarterly Bookkeeping, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Monthly Invoicing for Service Industries, Payroll, and many other Bookkeeping services to help streamline and organize your finances.  All with a local easily accessible individual you can reach out to any time.

Our Services
Simplifying your finances with expert bookkeeping

At our firm, we offer comprehensive bookkeeping services tailored to meet your specific needs. From managing your daily transactions to ensuring accurate financial reporting, we handle the details so you can focus on growing your business. By streamlining your financial processes and reducing the risk of errors, we save you both time and money, allowing you to make informed decisions with confidence. Let us take care of your bookkeeping, so you can spend more time doing what you love.

Bookkeeping and Monthly accounting

Bookkeeping

& Monthly Accounting

Weekly, Monthly, or Quarterly Bookkeeping service.

Accurate accounting to keep your business finances organized, up to date, and tax ready. Get reliable financial reports, reconciled accounts, and ongoing support you can trust. We manage your books, so you always know where your business stands.

QuickBooks Online setup and training

QuickBooks Online

Setup & Training

Professional QuickBooks Online setup to get your books started the right way. Includes chart of accounts setup, bank connections, and personalized training so you feel confident using QuickBooks. Unlock the full potential of QuickBooks with our personalized one-on-one training sessions. 

QuickBooks clean up and catch up service

QuickBooks Cleanup

& Catch-Up

Are you a little behind or are your books a mess.  We don't judge; we listen and most importantly we help. We provide QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping to fix errors, reconcile past months, and bring your accounts current—so you can move forward with accurate financials.

Payroll processing

Payroll Processing

Reliable payroll processing for small businesses, including salaried & hourly payroll, Auto Payroll setup, and S-Corp officer compensation. Stay compliant with payroll taxes, reporting, and accurate pay runs—without the stress.

Sales tax compliance

Sales Tax Compliance

Florida Sales tax support to help your business stay compliant and avoid penalties. Includes sales tax tracking, filing assistance, and guidance for businesses selling taxable products or services.

1099 preparation

1099 Preparation & Filing

Fast and accurate 1099 preparation and filing for contractors and vendors. Stay compliant with IRS deadlines and avoid costly mistakes with organized year-end reporting. 1099s delivered quickly and efficiently via secure email methods.

5-Star Rated QuickBooks ProAdvisors

Since 2014, we have delivered expert bookkeeping services and training to small business. Here's what our clients have to say about our bookkeeping services:

Sean Cafferty

2025-05-28

I have been working with Cari for 2 1/2 years and cannot be happier with her work. Initially, she transferred all of our records from a desktop version to a cloud based version of Quickbooks. She performs all of our non-profits bookkeeping work at a reasonable monthly rate. Her work is always accurate and provided to me monthly for review on a timely basis. She is always available for questions or consultations when we required. In addition, each year she interfaces with our accountant on the preparation of our 990 form for annual submission to the IRS. Cari is also a Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisor which has proved invaluable in solving some issues we encountered in the past regarding Quickbooks.

Dave Luckner

2025-05-23

My strengths are the marketing and implementing our production scheduling software tools, not the managing of the accounting. Utilizing Cari's services have helped me focus what I do best. Thank you Cari!!

ADAM AKROYD

2025-05-22

After 16 years in business using Quickbooks it was time for a major upgrade, out with the old and in with the new. I reached out to Cari in the winter of 2024 to provide her with everything she may need to go in blindly to a set up My company that was currently using Quick Books Desktop, For January 2025. We have used Desktop pro for the past 16 years and I knew there was going to be quite a bit of a learning curve to move forward to keep up with the the ever-changing world of business and technology by switching to Quickbooks Online. Cari took over immediately without hesitation and with total confidence that she could get the job done, she offered a seamless transition. She provided me and my employees with live training and was able to answer every single question we had with the new software, Cari went a few steps further with me and provided me with significant yearly savings worked very hard to resolve issues on fees I was being charged for years. She also provided me with information about mistakes we had made in the past and got those corrected Cari also has had great advice on how to be more organized and maximize my business potential. Cari has provided me with great communication skills and uses communication software that is easy to navigate. She is very fluent in the QB language. I’m looking forward to many years of service from Cari Elaine Bookkeeping. Give her a call you wont be disappointed. THANK YOU CARI ! -Adam

Dianne Nugent

2025-05-22

Cari's methods for contacting her are appreciated. We at On The Spot Aid have favored the use of scheduling a call electronically which has been very handy. In an emergency situation, we obtain a quick response using text messaging. Cair's nonprofit expertise has been helpful in guiding On The Spot Aid to maximize revenue and create realistic budgets.

Gary Gilchrist

2025-05-22

Cari is Wonderful!

4332 Wordsworth Way Venice, FL 34293

Cari Elaine Bookkeeping proudly serves small businesses in Venice, FL and surrounding areas including Nokomis, Osprey, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, North Port, Wellen Park, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda West, and Placida. Virtual bookkeeping services are also available for clients throughout Florida.

Intuit QuickBooks ProAdvisor Platinum
Certified QuickBooks Level 1
Certified QuickBooks Level 2
QuickBooks Payroll Certification

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