Bookkeeping cleanup & monthly support
Tired of doing the bookkeeping yourself?
I help small-business owners clean up their books, keep their records accurate, and understand how their business is actually doing.
Built for contractors, trades, manufacturers, repair businesses, bakers, caterers, and makers — and backed by more than 20 years of real manufacturing operations experience.
If you're better at your craft than your bank feed, you're in the right place.
- ✓ Bookkeeping certified
- ✓ 20+ yrs operations experience
Independent bookkeeping services from Tenney Bookkeeping.
Reconciled to the penny.
Sound familiar?
Busy all year — but the bank account doesn't show it.
Books are months behind, and tax time is a scramble.
No idea which jobs made money, and which quietly didn't.
None of that means you're bad at business. It means the books aren't doing their job. That part is fixable — and it's the part I do.
Services
Three ways in — depending on where your books are today.
Diagnostic & Cleanup
Behind by months — or years? I assess the damage, rebuild and reconcile your records, and hand you a clean starting point. Fixed quote before any work begins.
Best if: tax time keeps turning into a fire drill.
Bookkeeping System Setup
I set up your bookkeeping software, chart of accounts, and workflow for how your business actually runs — including job tracking and reports that answer real questions.
Best if: you're on spreadsheets, or your bookkeeping software was set up incorrectly.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Know what you earned, where the money went, and what needs your attention each month.
I categorize your transactions, reconcile your accounts, and provide a clear monthly report so you can make decisions from dependable numbers — not just your bank balance and a gut feeling.
Best if: you want the books handled every month and a clearer view of how the business is actually performing.
You get dependable numbers without spending your nights sorting transactions.
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $500/month and is priced to your actual volume — transactions, accounts, payroll, AP/AR — so the fee fits your books, nothing more. Cleanup and setup projects are quoted flat after a free review.
Running an LLC and wondering about the S-corp election? Run your numbers with the free entity structure check.
What better books help you decide
Reliable numbers should answer real business questions.
Can I afford to hire?
Should I raise my prices?
Which jobs or services make the most money?
Why is cash tight even when sales are strong?
How much should I set aside for taxes?
Can the business afford new equipment?
Am I paying myself appropriately?
More than a file dropped in your inbox.
The goal is a report you can understand and use. Depending on your service level and what the books show, it may include:
- ✓A plain-English summary
- ✓Important changes from the previous month
- ✓Unusual expenses or margin concerns
- ✓Unanswered bookkeeping questions
- ✓Items that may need your attention
Why Tenney
Books kept by someone who's run the operation — not just the reports.
Most bookkeepers learned business from a textbook. I learned it from 20+ years supervising manufacturing operations — production schedules, work orders, thin margins, and the very real gap between busy and profitable.
I got certified in the books because I kept watching good operators fly blind. Job costing, WIP, materials, payroll pressure — I don't just categorize those numbers. I've lived the work they describe. And with a cottage baker in my own house, I know Square deposits and market-weekend chaos too.
Now I keep the numbers straight for owners who'd rather be doing the work than chasing receipts.
— Jerry Tenney, Founder
Christian-owned. Stewardship-minded.
Tenney Bookkeeping is built on careful records, honest communication, and treating your business with the respect it deserves. Clients of every background are welcome and served with the same care.
- ✓ Jerry Tenney, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- ✓ Bookkeeping certified
- ✓ Associate's degree · Accounting
- ✓ 20+ years manufacturing operations
- ✓ San Antonio, Texas · serving clients virtually
These credentials are held by Jerry Tenney. Services are provided independently by Tenney Bookkeeping.
How it works
Simple on purpose.
Complete the secure intake
Tell me what you use, where the books stand, and what you want off your plate. Never send passwords or sensitive financial documents through the public form.
Choose a discovery time
Pick an available 20-minute meeting from my Google Calendar. We'll start with what you shared, so we can get straight to the real problem.
Hand off the responsibility
If we're a good fit, Tenney Bookkeeping cleans up the past and keeps the books reconciled, current, and useful every month.
Bookkeeping Checkup
Let's start with what's actually bothering you.
Answer a few straightforward questions before we ever talk. I'll reply within one business day with a real answer — not a sales sequence. If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you that too.