Bookkeeper and accountant for Washington, DC businesses
Monthly bookkeeping, catch-up cleanups, QuickBooks and Xero help, payroll and year-end support for Washington and Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda and Silver Spring — at $15 per hour.
Washington, DC businesses may owe the unincorporated business franchise tax, pay the employer-funded Paid Family Leave tax and need a Basic Business License.
Bookkeeping and accounting for Washington
Xero, Zoho Books & other software
Xero, Zoho Books, FreshBooks, Wave, Sage and NetSuite help.
Open →Payroll help
Payroll setup, pay-run checks and reconciliation through Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll.
Open →Invoicing, AR & bill pay
Invoices out on time, overdue accounts followed up, bills paid without late fees.
Open →Month-end close & financial statements
A documented close and financial statements you can hand to a lender or board.
Open →Year-end & 1099 tax prep support
Year-end close, 1099 data and a tidy package for your CPA or EA.
Open →Sales tax help
Nexus checks, sales tax setup and reconciled liabilities for sellers in many states.
Open →Washington industries we keep books for
Nonprofits & associations
Washington nonprofits & associations businesses need books that reflect how they actually earn and spend — we set up the accounts and reports around grant budgets and fund tracking.
Government contractors
Washington government contractors businesses need books that reflect how they actually earn and spend — we set up the accounts and reports around timesheets, indirect rate models and contract billing.
Professional services
Washington professional services businesses need books that reflect how they actually earn and spend — we set up the accounts and reports around utilization, WIP and project profitability.
Washington bookkeeping FAQ
Yes. We work with Washington businesses — including Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda — through QuickBooks, Xero and video calls in Eastern time, with a US phone line at +1 (914) 471-8568.
Washington, DC businesses may owe the unincorporated business franchise tax, pay the employer-funded Paid Family Leave tax and need a Basic Business License.
$15 per hour wherever you are. You get a written estimate of monthly hours after we look at your books.
No. Dashboard Dr. is a bookkeeping and accounting service, not a CPA firm, so we do not sign or file returns. We hand your CPA or Enrolled Agent clean, reconciled books and talk to them directly if you like.
Need Excel or Google Sheets work? See Excel and Google Sheets help in Washington.
Get a free estimate for your Washington books
Jay replies within one business day with a written scope and an estimate of hours at $15 per hour. No obligation.
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Healthy books for your Washington business
Free 20-minute call, then a written estimate at $15 per hour.