Bookkeeping · The foundation

The foundation everything else is built on.

Clean, current books aren't busywork—they're the bedrock of every confident decision you'll make, and the foundation of a real financial business partnership. Every engagement includes GST/HST filing, month-end and year-end close, so the compliance side is handled, not deferred to a year-end scramble.

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Books that are ready when you are

Most owners only see their numbers weeks after the month closes—long after the moment to act on them has passed. We work differently. We run your books on the cloud platform that fits you best (QuickBooks Online, Xero, or others) and review, categorize, and reconcile on a deliberate cadence, so when you need a clear picture it's there—not improvised at year-end.

That means no scramble at tax time, no "let me get back to you" when your accountant or lender asks a question, and no decisions made on month-old guesses.

Reconciled to dateCurrent
Receipts capturedIn one place
GST/HST remittancesOn time

A snapshot of what healthy, current books look like.

What our bookkeeping actually covers

Bookkeeping at OPTY goes well beyond capturing transactions. Every engagement includes the day-to-day work and the compliance work that protects the business—GST filing, month-end close, year-end close. We also extend into full accounts payable management for clients who want the whole AP process handled.

Day-to-day bookkeeping

Capturing receipts, categorizing expenses and revenue, posting deposits, and reconciling your bank and credit card accounts on a deliberate cadence. The foundation everything else depends on.

GST/HST filing

Returns prepared and filed on the schedule the CRA expects—monthly, quarterly, or annual—with the numbers tied directly to clean, reconciled books. No scrambling, no surprises.

Month-end close

A proper close every month: reconciliations finalized, accruals and adjustments posted, books locked. You get a reliable monthly picture instead of a year-end approximation.

Year-end close

Books wrapped, working papers ready, everything organized for your tax preparer or auditor. Because the work was done all year, year-end stops being a fire drill.

Full AP management (optional add-on)

For clients who want the whole accounts payable process handled: we enter vendor bills, manage cashflow against them, and pay your bills on the schedule that works for your business. Less chasing, fewer late fees, healthier vendor relationships.

Know which parts are making money (optional add-on)

Most businesses run on a single P&L—one number for everything. We can structure your books to track profitability by location, project, department, or service line, so you can see clearly which parts of the business are pulling weight and which are quietly losing money. The kind of visibility that changes decisions.

The quiet cost of falling behind

Bookkeeping is tougher than it looks, and it's okay to need help. But when books slip, the costs show up in places that hurt:

  • Cash-flow blind spots — you can't manage what you can't see clearly
  • Interest and penalties on GST/HST and other government remittances
  • Higher odds of a CRA review when records are inconsistent
  • Paying more in accounting fees just to get organized before real work can start

"A good bookkeeper asks lots of questions, reports to you regularly, and champions automation to take menial work off your plate."— The standard we hold ourselves to

Getting your books in order with OPTY

Whether you're starting fresh or untangling a backlog, the path looks the same.

Discovery

A free consult to understand your business, your tools, and where things stand today.

Setup & cleanup

We get your accounting platform configured, connect the right feeds and tools, and bring any backlog current.

Ongoing rhythm

Continuous reconciliation and capture, with reporting on a cadence that suits you.

Check-ins

Regular touchpoints so your books stay a decision-making tool, not a year-end chore.

Which accounting platform do you work in?

We work in QuickBooks Online, Xero, and other major accounting platforms. The right choice depends on your business, your industry, and the tools you already use—we'll walk through that with you during the consult and recommend what genuinely fits, rather than forcing a switch.

My books are a mess / I'm behind. Is that a problem?

Not at all—it's one of the most common reasons clients come to us. We handle catch-up and cleanup as a first step, then keep you current going forward so you don't fall behind again.

How often will I hear from you?

On a regular cadence we agree on, not just at year-end. Responsiveness is part of what we think defines a good bookkeeper, so you'll have someone who actually answers questions about your business.

Is bookkeeping all I need, or do I need accounting too?

Bookkeeping keeps your records accurate and current; accounting turns those records into forecasts, analysis, and decisions. Many clients use both. Start where you feel the most pain and we'll build from there.

Let's get your books current—and keep them that way.

Start with a free consult. We'll look at where things stand and map the fastest path to clean, reliable books.

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