Deirdre Cooke
Balanced Integrity Bookkeeping | Alignable Ambassador
I just love bringing order to the chaos. My favorite part of bookkeeping isnโt the numbers - it is the story behind them. Every set of books tells where a business has been and where it is headed. It brings me joy when I get to help bring clarity to that story and give business owners confidence to make business decisions. Thereโs something deeply satisfying about that โah-haโ moment when they see what was hiding in their books.
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I help service-based entrepreneurs and small business owners bring order and clarity to their finances, especially those whoโve outgrown DIY bookkeeping or need help cleaning up messy books.
With 13+ years of bookkeeping and payroll experience, including nearly a decade supporting a CPA, I specialize in transactional accounting that goes beyond data entry. My focus is accuracy, organization, and financial insight you can actually use to run your business, not just survive tax season.
How I Help:
โข Cleanup & Catch-Up Bookkeeping
โข QuickBooks Online & Xero Setup
โข Monthly Transaction Categorization & Reconciliations
โข Payroll Support for Employees & Contractor 1099 Tracking
โข A/R, A/P & Invoicing Support
โข Clear Financial Reports with Practical Insight
โข Tax-Ready Books
My goal is simple: replace financial stress with clarity and confidence so you can focus on growth.
Certifications include Akadian Tax-Ready Books Specialist, QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Xero Advisor Certified, Intuit Certified Bookkeeper, Intuit Client Advisory Services Foundations, Akadian Applied CAS Accounting Professional, QuickBooks Payroll, Gusto, and ADP.
Complimentary Bookkeeping Health Checks (Diagnostic Reviews) are available for business owners ready to understand where they stand.
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Book a Discovery Call: www.tidycal.com/balancedintegrity
๐ง info@balancedintegrityllc.com
Based in Chesapeake, VA, serving service-based entrepreneurs locally and nationwide.
Military Spouse Owned | BBB Accredited
I began bookkeeping over thirteen years ago as part of my virtual executive assistant business. My work caught the attention of a seasoned CPA and tax accountant, who recruited me to be his lead accounting and payroll assistant. A role I held for over nine years. When he began planning for retirement, I saw the opportunity to take my experience and build something of my own.
In 2024, I launched Balanced Integrity Bookkeeping with the goal of helping small business owners feel confident in their financial records and stay tax-ready year-round. The name "Balanced Integrity" reflects my personal values, honest, transparent, and ethical practices are at the core of everything I do. Iโm now in full business-owner mode, proud to support fellow entrepreneurs with clean books and confidence in their financial data.