Financial Connections, LLC

Proudly Serving Vancouver WA & Portland OR

Accountant in Vancouver, WA (show on map)

4.3

★★★★☆

6 reviews

Locally owned accounting and bookkeeping firm serving Vancouver WA and Portland OR with customized financial management services.

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About

Financial Connections, LLC was founded to provide various levels of Financial Management services to small and medium sized companies in order to save companies time and costs associated with hiring and managing a full-time Financial Manager or Accounting Department. Business owners find that there is substantial cost savings compared to hiring accounting staff or setting up an in-house bookkeeper.

Founded and owned by Susan Kool and Wendy Baumgartner, collectively with over 37 years of Accounting, Bookkeeping, Systems Creation/Management, Web Design Marketing & Advertising and Finance experience, Financial Connections serves various financial business needs to growing and changing businesses in all industries. The firm has extensive knowledge in Construction – General and Sub Contractors, Service Industries (Food chain franchisers), Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Medical Practices and Retail Establishments. By taking over management of clients' finances and providing significant input into the operations of a business on an 'as required, on demand' basis, Financial Connections enables business owners to focus on growing their business while providing guidance to ensure all parts of the business work well together. The firm utilizes business alliances to meet growing client needs and offers services including bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, custom financial reports, and accounting consulting. With over 21 years of experience, Financial Connections helps clients stay compliant with state and federal laws while saving money and making informed financial decisions.

Virtual Network System for secure 24-hour online access to financial records

Customized accounting practices tailored to each client's unique needs

Over 37 years combined founder experience and nearly 50 years combined team experience

Business alliances structured to meet growing client needs

Free no-obligation consultations

Document pickup service or remote submission options

Daily on-site and weekly off-site data backups with encrypted transmissions

Online training for internal bookkeeping teams

Services

Bookkeeping Services

Accurate recording and organization of daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. Customized to fit each client's unique needs with monthly reporting and 24-hour online access.

Customized accounting practices 24-hour online access via Virtual Network System Secure data with daily on-site and weekly off-site backups Encrypted data transmissions Online training for internal bookkeeping teams Pickup of documents or remote submission via fax/email/mail

Payroll Services

Fully customizable payroll processing including multi-state taxes, prevailing wage rates, certified payrolls, and full cycle payroll management.

Fully customizable – handle as little or as much as you want Multi-state tax processing Prevailing wage rate handling Certified payroll support 1099 preparation

Tax Services

Tax preparation and planning services to help businesses stay compliant with changing tax laws, reduce overpayments, and streamline tax returns.

Tax preparation and planning Compliance with state and federal tax laws Overpayment reduction strategies Streamlined tax returns Midyear tax planning

Accounting Consulting

Business consulting expertise providing financial guidance, cash management, accounts payable and receivable management, and custom financial reports.

Cash management Accounts payable and receivable Custom financial reports Financial consulting QuickBooks training and support

Credentials & Certifications

QuickBooks Desktop Certified

QuickBooks Online Certified

Reviews

Rating

4.3

★★★★☆

Reviews

"Online appointments"

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Bookkeeping Services? +

Bookkeeping services encompass the accurate recording and organization of a business's daily financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. These services form the essential groundwork for effective accounting and financial management.

What Does Full-Service Bookkeeping Include? +

Full-service bookkeeping provides comprehensive financial management, including recording transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements (balance sheets and income statements), managing accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and generating detailed financial reports.

What Is the Average Cost of a Bookkeeper? +

The cost of bookkeeping services varies based on location, the complexity of required tasks, and business size. On average, small businesses may pay $20 to $50 per hour for professional bookkeeping services.

What accounting services do you offer in Vancouver, WA? +

We provide bookkeeping, payroll services, tax preparation, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, custom financial reports, and accounting consulting for businesses and individuals.

Do you offer payroll services for small businesses? +

Yes. Our payroll services are fully customizable – you can handle as little or as much as you want, and we take care of the rest.

Can you help my business stay compliant with tax laws? +

Absolutely. We specialize in keeping businesses up to date with changing tax laws and helping reduce overpayments while maintaining full compliance.

What industries does Financial Connections serve? +

Financial Connections serves Construction (General and Sub Contractors), Service Industries (Food chain franchisers), Manufacturing, Non-Profit, Medical Practices, and Retail Establishments.

What makes Financial Connections different from other accounting firms? +

Financial Connections utilizes a Virtual Network System for secure online access to financial records, offers 24-hour online access, provides customized business modules using business alliances, and has nearly 50 years combined experience in bookkeeping and accounting.