Bridgetown Bookkeeping was built to serve Portland's independent contractors and small businesses. We don't just do data entry—we provide the financial clarity you need to grow your business and sleep soundly during tax season. L
ed by Spencer Tran, CBP, EA, we operate with precision, risk-first thinking, and forward-looking strategy. Our services include monthly bookkeeping, payroll & contractor compliance, clean-up/catch-up projects, business planning with cash flow forecasting, and local tax compliance monitoring for the City of Portland Revenue Division, Metro SHS, TriMet, and Multnomah County taxes.
Certified Bookkeeping Professional (CBP) on staff
100% Digital & Paperless operations
Transparent flat-rate pricing
Local Portland tax expertise (Arts Tax, Metro SHS, TriMet, City Revenue Division)
Risk-first thinking from insurance and risk management background
Forward-looking financial strategy and cash flow forecasting
Judgment-free clean-up and catch-up services
Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Ongoing bookkeeping with bank feed management, monthly reconciliation, digital receipt capture, and monthly P&L statements.
Bank Feed Management for up to 2 business accountsMonthly ReconciliationDigital Receipt Capture via DextMonthly Profit & Loss statementLocal compliance monitoring
Gusto/ADP integrationW-9 collection and 1099 filingPaid Leave Oregon automationWorkers' Comp Audit PrepBenefits Administration (401k, health insurance)
Clean-Up / Catch-Up Projects
Non-judgmental rescue projects for businesses behind on their books. Import historical data, categorize transactions, and reconcile accounts.
Historical data importTransaction categorizationAccount reconciliationTax-ready financialsAudit trail with digital attachmentsLocal tax correction review
Business Planning
Forward-looking financial strategy with 12-week cash flow forecasting, overhead audits, and quarterly strategy calls.
"Cannot say enough good things about Spencer and Bridgetown Bookkeeping!!"
Frequently Asked Questions
My books are currently a mess (or non-existent). Can you help me catch up? +
Yes. Clean-Up and Catch-Up projects are our specialty. We can import past bank data, categorize historical transactions, and reconcile accounts to bring you current with complete financial statements for every missing month.
Do I need to bring physical receipts to you? +
No. Our practice is 100% digital and paperless. You snap a photo of receipts with an app or forward email invoices to a dedicated address. We handle filing and matching digitally.
Do I need to register with the City of Portland if I work from home? +
Yes. Almost all business activities within Portland city limits require registration with the City of Portland Revenue Division. You may be exempt from the Business License Tax if gross receipts are under $50,000 (City) or $100,000 (Multnomah County).
Do you file my annual tax return (Form 1040/1120S)? +
No. We specialize in bookkeeping, which is the foundation of a successful tax return. We provide clean, audit-ready financials to your CPA who files the actual tax return.
Will you judge me for how bad my books are? +
Never. We are a Judgment-Free Zone. Our job is to solve the problem, not lecture you. We have seen businesses with shoeboxes of receipts and zero digital records.
How much does a clean-up cost? +
It depends on volume. We charge a flat project fee, typically starting at $750, so you know the exact cost upfront.
How far back can you go for a clean-up? +
As far as necessary. We commonly handle clean-ups for the past 1–3 years and can build financials for back taxes for any prior year.
Do I need payroll if I only have 1099 contractors? +
Yes, but a Lite version. You need a system to collect W-9s and file 1099s. We offer a Contractor Compliance package specifically for this.
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