Bookkeeping for Ottawa Small Businesses
Bookkeeping and payroll for Ottawa businesses. Serving Putnam County's county seat from our Findlay office.
Bookkeeping for Ottawa
Ottawa is a small town, but it carries weight as Putnam County’s seat. The courthouse brings lawyers, title companies, and professional offices. The historic downtown has shops and restaurants that have served the community for decades. And surrounding it all is some of the best farmland in Ohio. That mix creates businesses with real bookkeeping needs that can’t be handled with a shoebox of receipts.
We provide small business bookkeeping services from our office in Findlay, about 45 minutes east. Monthly books, payroll, and catch-up work for businesses that need professional financial management without the cost of hiring someone full-time. Most of our work happens through screens, but we’re close enough to meet when it matters.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. Financial statements that show you where your business actually stands instead of a best guess based on your bank balance.
Payroll Services
Payroll Services
We process payroll, handle tax deposits, file quarterly reports, and issue year-end W-2s. Ohio BWC and local withholding included. You approve hours and we take care of everything else.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books that fell behind while you focused on running the business? We sort through the backlog, reconstruct what’s missing, and deliver a clean starting point for moving forward.
Tax-Ready Records
Tax-Ready Records
Organized financials your CPA can actually use. Proper categories, supporting documentation, and a clean handoff. Tax season becomes routine instead of a scramble.
Ottawa Businesses We Work With
County seats develop a particular kind of economy. Professional offices that serve the courthouse. Downtown businesses that serve the people who work there. Service companies that support the surrounding agricultural community. Ottawa may not be large, but the businesses here have the same bookkeeping challenges as operations anywhere else.
We work with established businesses that have outgrown doing their own books but don’t need a full-time bookkeeper on staff. If your current system is a folder of bank statements and a spreadsheet you haven’t updated since spring, we can help.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Law offices, title companies, insurance agencies, and professional practices that cluster around the county seat. Trust accounts, partner distributions, and books that satisfy compliance requirements and support business decisions.
Downtown Retail and Restaurants
Downtown Retail and Restaurants
The historic downtown has shops and restaurants that have been serving Ottawa for years. We handle sales tax, inventory tracking, tip reporting, and the financials that keep Main Street businesses running smoothly.
Agricultural Operations
Agricultural Operations
Putnam County is farm country. Grain operations, livestock, equipment dealers, and ag service providers. Books organized for operating lines and Schedule F categories that are correct from the start.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Residential and commercial work throughout the county. Job costing that tracks profit by project, equipment records, and financials that hold up when you’re applying for bonding or financing.
Common Questions
How far is Findlay from Ottawa?
About 45 minutes east on US-224. Close enough to meet when needed, though most of our work happens digitally regardless of where clients are located.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $199 per month based on your transaction volume. We provide exact pricing after learning about your business and what you need.
My books haven't been touched in months. Can you help?
Yes. Catch-up work is a normal starting point for many clients. We get everything current and then keep it that way going forward.
Do you handle payroll and Ohio taxes?
Yes. Payroll processing, tax deposits, quarterly filings, W-2s, and Ohio BWC reporting. We handle the municipal income tax requirements too.
Can you work with my CPA at tax time?
Absolutely. We prepare your books so your CPA can work efficiently. Clean categories, proper documentation, and a smooth handoff that makes tax season less stressful for everyone.
Northwest Ohio’s Trusted Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A 15-Minute Discovery Call
Let's talk about your current bookkeeping situation. We'll assess your needs, outline a plan of action, and give you a clear quote.
