This is a great question. Also, it is the #1 question I receive through email … so I decided to keep a full answer here for you - that I can update regularly.
Short answer - yes! I know some amazing folks.
Longer answer - they are often booked! So I’ve keeping a list of both people I know, and names I’ve heard of.
(I’m always on the lookout for more awesome people in the Financial world, so if you find any, please let me know.)
Additionally, here are some general tips:
If none of these work out, ask all your friends and family … and get a list of names.
Try to meet at least 3 - for some type of initial consult. You will learn a little bit each time, and you’ll get a sense of the various communication styles. And what you like and don’t like.
Keep in mind - this is an equal power situation. You are the client, you’re an expert on your biz and your personality and work style. They are the expert of filing taxes and numbers. Be sure it feels good to talk with them and work with them.
If you want someone who will teach you things, ask them specifically if they like explaining how taxes and bookkeeping work.
For Accountants, be sure to ask if they file city and state taxes too! Many accountants do not.
Note: If you’re a Therapist - please see this list, specially collected for you.
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Patty Kelley, CPA and Katherine Griswold, MBA
portumbooks.com
Taking new clients, focus on small business. Offering full bookkeeping services, preparing documents for taxes, consulting, Quickbooks advising, and more!
Luke and Amy Weissgarber
ltwcpa.com/
Based in Bothell, just moved up from Texas. Recommended by trusted CPA, actively looking for clients.
Valerie Moseley, CPA
valeriemoseleycpa.com
Available for consults: self-employed, S-corps, interesting tax situations, etc.
Limited openings for perfect-fit clients
Jocelyn Muhl, CPA
northseattleaccountant.com
Accounting services include time for questions
Available for consults, and perfect-fit clients
Lindsey Gaughn, CPA
gaughanlindsey@gmail.com
Available for consults, bookkeeping and accounting services
Email to get in touch
Hipster Money / Alexandra Perwin, CPA
hipstermoney.com
Usually booked … sometimes available for consults, new clients who are perfect-fit
Clear Sky Money Matters / Emily Zillig
emilyzillig.com
Bookkeeping, money coaching
Sadie Frederick / Bookkeeper
sadieaccounts.com
Specializing in small Seattle nonprofit clients (also a long-time client of mine)
Something Different Accounting
https://www.sdacct.com
Loved their ad and vibe on Facebook
Courtney McNeff
freetracaccounting.com/our-team/
Recommended on Facebook, by self-employed friend. Sr. Accountant and Owner of Freetrac Services, LLC.
Justin Bourn, CPA
wzbcpa.com/team/justin-a-bourn/
A client said he’s friendly and easy to work with. Now the co-owner of this company. I hope to meet him some time.
Heather Lowrey
Wisemindfinancial.com
Money coach and bookkeeper. Has worked a ton with therapists, also is a therapist. I met her briefly, very friendly. She might have people to recommend.
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Good luck with your search! … and please do let me know if you find any great people to add to this list.
Jenny Girl Friday