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Tempe AZ Bookkeeping — Starting at $200/month

The Bookkeeper Guy serves Tempe small businesses with monthly bookkeeping (Solo $200, Small Business $350, Growing $500, Multi-Account $1,000) and catch-up cleanup priced as your monthly tier × months behind ÷ 2. QBO Gold Tier ProAdvisor, 40 minutes from Maricopa HQ.

Stephen Blotsky serving Tempe small businesses
QBO Gold Tier ProAdvisor
Top Intuit certification tier
Level 2 + Payroll Certified
Three active Intuit certifications
Full-Time Bookkeeper Since 2023
Maricopa, AZ based, AZ licensed LLC
Serving Tempe + Phoenix Metro
Same published pricing, no distance markup
5 on Google (4 reviews)
Verified client reviews
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Bookkeeping for Tempe Small Businesses

Tempe's ASU-adjacent economy produces a steady stream of early-stage SMBs, food-and-beverage operators, and tech consultancies. The Bookkeeper Guy handles Tempe businesses from Solo-tier monthly bookkeeping ($200/month) up through Multi-Account ($1,000/month), including Mill Avenue restaurants and Lake District offices.

Tempe Neighborhoods Served

The Bookkeeper Guy serves every Tempe neighborhood with the same published pricing:

  • Downtown Tempe
  • Mill Avenue
  • Lake District
  • South Tempe
  • North Tempe

Drive Time from Maricopa HQ

The Bookkeeper Guy is headquartered in Maricopa, AZ, about 40 minutes from Tempe. In-person QBO training, onsite cleanup kickoff, and face-to-face consultations are realistic for any Tempe small business — at the same published pricing as a fully-remote engagement. No distance surcharge.

What You Get on Every Tier

Finally Know the Condition of Your Business

Aside from clean and current books, every tier gets accurate monthly financial reports with a brief analysis identifying the key drivers slowing your business. Every tier also gets quarterly benchmarking within your industry — looking at the KPIs that matter — so you know how you compare to your competitors. Working with The Bookkeeper Guy frees your time, gives you clarity and confidence, and gives you the tools to grow your business.

Monthly Reports + Analysis

P&L, Balance Sheet, and a brief written read on the drivers moving your numbers.

Quarterly KPI Benchmarking

See how your business compares to peers in your industry on the KPIs that actually matter.

Clarity to Grow

Frees your time, gives you confidence, and hands you the data to make growth decisions.

Stephen Blotsky, Founder & QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor (Gold Tier)

Stephen Blotsky

Founder · QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Gold Tier

BA Accounting, University of Montana (2020) · Beta Alpha Psi Alum · Full-Time Bookkeeper Since March 2023 · Maricopa, AZ

"Tempe small businesses deserve clear scope conversations — pricing on the website, what's included in writing, what's out of scope on the same page."

Tempe Client Reviews

Stephen helped me get payroll errors sorted out and working smoothly in QBO. My chart of accounts was a mess, and he cleaned it all up. Highly recommend for anyone who needs their books straightened out!

Tanner Covington

Stephen is incredibly professional and makes even the most stressful financial situations feel manageable. He simplified our bookkeeping process and saved us hours every month. Couldn't be happier with his work.

Phoenix Small Business Owner

As a small business owner in the Valley, finding a bookkeeper who understands Arizona's unique tax requirements was a challenge. Stephen's expertise with TPT and local compliance has been a game-changer for our operations.

Valley Contractor

Tempe Bookkeeping FAQs

The Bookkeeper Guy serves Tempe with the same published pricing as every Phoenix-metro city: Solo at $200/month (up to 50 transactions, 2 accounts), Small Business at $350/month (up to 150 transactions, 3 accounts, recommended for most Tempe small businesses), Growing at $500/month (up to 300 transactions, 4 accounts), and Multi-Account at $1,000/month (up to 600 transactions, 6 accounts). Catch-up cleanup is priced as your monthly tier × months behind ÷ 2. No distance markup for Tempe — we're 40 minutes from our Maricopa HQ.

Yes. The Bookkeeper Guy serves every Tempe neighborhood including Downtown Tempe, Mill Avenue, Lake District, South Tempe, North Tempe. Tempe's ASU-adjacent economy produces a steady stream of early-stage SMBs, food-and-beverage operators, and tech consultancies. The Bookkeeper Guy handles Tempe businesses from Solo-tier monthly bookkeeping ($200/month) up through Multi-Account ($1,000/month), including Mill Avenue restaurants and Lake District offices. Same published pricing applies regardless of neighborhood.

Every tier includes bank and credit-card reconciliation, monthly P&L + Balance Sheet, a brief monthly analysis identifying drivers slowing your business, quarterly industry KPI benchmarking, and a year-end CPA-ready handoff package. Excluded: tax preparation, audit representation, cash handling, paying employees on your behalf, accounts payable execution, accounts receivable collections, inventory, loans, and sales-tax filings. Payroll, A/P, and A/R are available case-by-case as separate engagements.

Yes. A typical Tempe small business one year behind on bookkeeping at the Small Business tier comes out to ($350 × 12) ÷ 2 = $2,100 starting — typically completed in 3–4 weeks. The price includes full transaction reconstruction from bank feeds and a CPA-ready handoff package. For Tempe businesses racing the April 15 federal deadline, book the free consultation in the first week of January to guarantee tax-season turnaround.

No. The Bookkeeper Guy (Stephen Blotsky) is a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Gold Tier — the top Intuit certification tier — with a BA in Accounting from the University of Montana. We provide bookkeeping services for Tempe small businesses, and we coordinate with your CPA for tax preparation and tax advice. If you don't have a CPA, we recommend trusted Phoenix-area CPAs we work with regularly.

The Bookkeeper Guy onboards Tempe small businesses within 7 business days of signed engagement. Week one: QBO access, chart of accounts review, bank feed verification. Week two: first reconciliation cycle. Month two: your first full month of monthly bookkeeping at the tier you selected. For Tempe businesses needing catch-up first, that's scoped separately at our published cleanup formula.

Yes. The Bookkeeper Guy provides in-person QBO training in Tempe when needed — no distance surcharge. We're 40 minutes from Maricopa HQ, so onsite meetings are realistic for any Tempe small business. Virtual training via Zoom or Google Meet is also available for any AZ client.

Two reasons: (1) Pricing is published up front and structured around your actual scope (transaction volume × bank account count), so you can budget before you ever pick up the phone. (2) Named, certified human — you work directly with Stephen Blotsky, a QuickBooks Gold Tier ProAdvisor in Maricopa, not an offshore team. Tempe small businesses get local AZ knowledge at national-service convenience.

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