You are busy - your books should keep up!

We’re here to help you thrive

We're a virtual bookkeeping firm for owners who are great at their work and want to feel just as sure about their numbers. Whether you run a trades company, a service business, or both, we keep your books clean, your Jobber and QuickBooks Online connected, and your finances explained in plain English.

Built for business owners who know their craft

You started your business because you're good at something: fixing, installing, designing, coaching, caring for, or building. You didn't start it to chase receipts or decode a profit and loss statement.

That's where we come in. We work with plumbers, electricians, HVAC pros, landscapers, and other service providers, and we're proud to support women-owned businesses. If you use field service software like Jobber, we'll make sure what happens on the job shows up correctly in your books. And we'll walk you through the numbers without jargon and without judgment.

At Capricorn Bookkeeping & Consulting, we love taking our clients from chaos and overwhelm to clarity and calm. This eliminates stress at tax time, and provides you with books that allow you to see exactly what is happening inside your business so you can make decisions that feel impactful.

We serve clients all over the United States. How can we support you?

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Overcome your obstacles

Stressful Tax Time

Still gathering receipts and 1099s in January? We keep your records tax-ready all year, so your preparer gets clean books instead of a shoebox.

Messy Books

Do your Jobber invoices or other platform reports and QuickBooks tell the same story? We reconcile every month so you can trust what you see.

Lack of Clarity

Do you know which jobs and services make you the most money, and whether you can afford the next hire or truck?

Are you profitable? Can you afford to hire a new team member?

These questions can be answered with clean books.

Unprepared

When a big job or a slow season shows up, will you know your cash position? We help you plan for it.

What our clients are saying…

  • "Thank you for everything you do! The last 3 years have been a whirlwind and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you a part of this journey. When you first joined us, a massive weight was lifted off my shoulders. Thinking about the last year alone, I would have been lost not having your guidance and support. Thank you so much Kari. Congrats on your new journey, I’m excited to be a part of it."

    ~ Cassie C. (client since 2024)

  • “Working with Ellen is one of the best decisions I have made for our business. In addition to being a responsive, accurate bookkeeper, Ellen also tracks metrics that are important to us. I now have more time to focus on my client(s) and have peace of mind that our books are in good hands.”

    ~ Pam T. (consulting business)

  • “I had a call with my CPA yesterday and he started by saying I am in his top 5% of most organized clients! He said I get a gold star - which no one has EVER claimed I’m organized 😂. All due to you, Kari. Thank you for everything that you do!”

    ~ P.C. (Real Estate: ST & LT rentals)

  • “I initially hired Ellen to clean up my Quickbooks online, but I quickly learned that her talents extended far beyond that task. She has been helping me create a much more effective financial set up and helping me to see how I can work toward higher profitability. Ellen is extremely intelligent, detail oriented, and skilled. But she is also compassionate. Most of all -- and for this I am most grateful -- she can see the vision I have for my business and can support me in making decisions and taking actions to achieve the fullest actualization of my business aspirations. I give her my highest recommendation (12 out of 10) and would readily recommend her to my closest friends and family.”

    ~ AnnMerle Feldman (Fierce Over 50)

  • “I was really stressed out about setting up a budget in a way that would work for my business that has inconsistent income from many streams. Ellen made it simple and added in systems that I would have never thought of that made my life so much easier. In addition to being amazing at her job, she also comes to money conversations with no judgment which is such a relief!”

    ~ Cait Donovan, Host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast

  • “Ellen worked with our Non Profit from the start. Not only did she teach us best practices, she learned a whole new industry and spent time configuring our books and systems to work in the most efficient, yet complete way possible. Her integrity and flexibility are bar none. Her intelligence and ability to learn and adapt are paramount. I could not recommend Systems by Ellen any more highly.”

    ~ Linda H., former Executive Director

  • “It was wonderful to have Ellen serve as a YNAB and QuickBooks advisor. She understands not only how to craft an actionable strategy for personal budgeting, but she also has the unique skill sets of combining YNAB, with Profit First and QuickBooks to help entrepreneurs manage their business finances as well. I highly recommend Ellen to anyone seeking help with taking control of their personal and business finances, or putting their hard-earned capital to better use.”

    ~ Chris S. (consulting business)

Let’s make your finances as solid as your work!

Book a free 30-minute discovery call with Kari or Ellen. We’ll talk about where you are and whether we’re the right fit.

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