Welcome to Stress-Free Bookkeeping

Running a business is hard enough without worrying about your books. I'm Julie, a QuickBooks ProAdvisor with 17+ years of experience — and I help small business owners in the greater Chicago area get their finances organized, accurate, and stress-free.

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I’m here to help service-based businesses get their finances in order with easy-to-understand bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks support. As a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, I make managing your money simple so you can spend more time doing what you love.

Starting a New Business? Let’s Get You Off on the Right Foot.
Our Bookkeeping Setup Service ensures your financial foundation is strong from day one. I’ll set up your QuickBooks Online account with:
- A customized chart of accounts tailored to your business needs
- Branded invoices that reflect your company’s identity
- A personal training session to help you confidently manage your books moving forward if you’re doing your own bookkeeping.
Start your business with confidence — let's build a system that grows with you.
Prefer a different platform? I'm also Xero Level 1 certified and can set you up there instead.
Been in Business for a while but need to catch up or clean up your books?
This is our specialty! My Catch-Up & Clean-Up Bookkeeping Service will bring your books up to date and polished so you’re fully prepared for year-end. I’ll handle all the details, including:
- Organizing and categorizing all transactions
- Reconciling your accounts for accuracy
- Reviewing your financial data to ensure everything is complete and correct
- Giving you a fresh financial start so you can move forward with confidence
Let me take the stress out of bookkeeping and help you get back on track.
Your books are in order — now let's keep them that way.
With monthly bookkeeping packages from Compass Rose Accounting, you'll always know where your business stands. After a discovery call, I'll present three customized package options based on your business size, transaction volume, and the level of support you need. There's no surprise billing — just a clear, flat rate for work you've agreed to in advance.
Every monthly package includes accurate, up-to-date books in QuickBooks Online, a dedicated client portal for sharing documents, and regular financial reports you can actually understand.
Payroll processing through Gusto is available as an add-on if you need it — or as part of a package if you'd rather have everything in one place.

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Who We Work With

Who We Work With

Compass Rose Accounting specializes in service-based businesses — the kind where the work happens in the field, on a job site, or in a client's home or office. If your business runs on relationships and services rather than products on a shelf, we understand your world.

We work with:

Construction & Trades — Contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and other trades businesses where job costing, subcontractor payments, and fluctuating project revenue make bookkeeping more complex than most.

Real Estate — Agents, investors, and property managers who need clean books, accurate expense tracking, and financial reporting that actually reflects how their business operates.

Consulting & Professional Services — Solo practitioners and small firms who are great at what they do but didn't go into business to manage spreadsheets.

New & Growing Businesses — If you're just getting started and want to build a solid financial foundation from day one, we can help you set things up the right way.

Based in Chicago and serving clients remotely across the country.

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Who we are

I'm Julie, the bookkeeper and owner behind Compass Rose Accounting. Based in Chicago and working remotely, I specialize in QuickBooks Online bookkeeping, cleanups, and payroll for service-based businesses in construction, trades, real estate, and consulting.

With 17+ years of experience and a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, I work with one client at a time — so when you work with Compass Rose, you work with me directly.

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