Carla Delaney
Senior Accountant | Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist | QuickBooks Expert | Fractional Controller Support
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Senior Accounting and Payroll Professional with 15+ years of experience supporting small businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and growing companies. Specializing in bookkeeping, QuickBooks cleanup, payroll administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and back-office operations.
As the Founder of Keeper's Knook, I provide hands-on accounting and operational support that helps business owners improve organization, strengthen financial processes, maintain accurate records, and gain greater visibility into their financial performance.
Experienced with QuickBooks Online, ADP, Paycor, Paychex, and Microsoft Excel, I have built a reputation for transforming disorganized financial records into accurate, reliable financial information that supports better business decisions, improved cash flow management, and sustainable growth.
My background includes supporting healthcare organizations, service-based businesses, nonprofits, manufacturing companies, and entrepreneurs with bookkeeping, payroll coordination, AP/AR management, account reconciliations, vendor and customer record management, invoicing, collections follow-up, expense tracking, month-end support, and financial reporting.
Whether a client needs monthly bookkeeping, payroll administration, QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up services, AP/AR management, financial documentation, account reconciliations, or ongoing accounting support, my goal is to deliver reliable solutions that bring clarity, structure, efficiency, and peace of mind to their business operations.
I take a practical, detail-oriented approach to every engagement, helping business owners establish strong financial processes, improve operational efficiency, and maintain the accurate financial records needed to make confident business decisions and support long-term success.
15+
Yrs Experience
5
Industries
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University of Phoenix
Business Administration Coursework
Relevant Studies: Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Business Communications
Accurate and reliable bookkeeping services designed to help businesses stay organized and financially healthy. Services include transaction categorization, accounts payable and accounts receivable management, bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, monthly financial reporting, and account review. Experienced supporting small businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, construction companies, and professional service firms. Proficient in QuickBooks Online, payroll administration, and multi-entity accounting environments. Committed to accuracy, responsiveness, confidentiality, and helping business owners make informed financial decisions.
Reliable payroll processing and payroll administration services for small businesses and growing organizations. Services include employee setup and maintenance, payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, payroll reporting, direct deposit management, W-2 and 1099 support, PTO tracking, and payroll record maintenance. Experienced with ADP Workforce Now, Paycor, Paychex, and QuickBooks Payroll. Committed to ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and exceptional client service.
Behind on your bookkeeping? Need help cleaning up inaccurate records or preparing for tax season? This service is designed for businesses that need their QuickBooks Online file reviewed, organized, and brought up to date.
Services may include transaction categorization, account cleanup, bank and credit card reconciliations, correction of bookkeeping errors, general ledger review, duplicate transaction resolution, accounts payable and accounts receivable review, financial record organization, and catch-up bookkeeping for prior periods.
Upon completion, clients will have cleaner, more accurate financial records and improved visibility into their business finances. Ideal for businesses preparing for tax filing, seeking financing, or transitioning to ongoing bookkeeping support.
Strategic financial oversight for growing businesses that need experienced financial leadership without the cost of a full-time CFO or Controller. This service is designed for business owners seeking greater financial visibility, improved cash flow management, stronger reporting, and informed decision-making.
Services may include financial statement review, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow analysis, KPI reporting, financial process improvement, payroll oversight, accounts payable and accounts receivable review, month-end close support, internal control recommendations, and strategic financial planning.
Ideal for small businesses, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, startups, construction companies, and professional service firms seeking executive-level financial support and guidance.
Comprehensive bookkeeping and payroll management services for small businesses seeking accurate financial records, reliable payroll administration, and ongoing financial visibility. This service combines monthly bookkeeping, account reconciliations, financial reporting, payroll processing, payroll record maintenance, and operational financial support into one streamlined solution.
Services include transaction categorization, accounts payable and accounts receivable tracking, bank and credit card reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, monthly financial statements, payroll processing, payroll reporting, employee payroll maintenance, and financial record organization.
Ideal for growing businesses that want a single trusted financial partner to manage day-to-day accounting and payroll operations while providing timely reporting and financial insights.
Struggling with overdue invoices, aging receivables, or inconsistent collections? This service is designed to help businesses organize, review, and improve their accounts receivable process. Services include customer account review, aging report analysis, outstanding invoice tracking, account reconciliation, collections support, payment follow-up recommendations, and financial record cleanup.
Ideal for businesses experiencing cash flow challenges, past-due customer balances, or inefficient receivable management processes. The goal is to improve collections, reduce outstanding balances, and provide greater visibility into customer payment activity.
Starting a business is exciting, but setting up your financial systems correctly from the beginning is critical to long-term success. This service helps new business owners establish organized financial processes, accounting systems, and bookkeeping workflows that support growth and compliance.
Services may include QuickBooks Online setup, chart of accounts creation, customer and vendor setup, payroll platform recommendations, bookkeeping workflow development, financial reporting setup, invoicing processes, expense tracking systems, and accounting best practices. Ideal for startups, new LLCs, service-based businesses, consultants, contractors, and growing entrepreneurs seeking a strong financial foundation.ccounting services involve the day-to-day tracking, recording, and organizing of a business’s financial transactions to provide an accurate picture of its financial health. Unlike specialized audit or tax services, core accounting serves as the foundational system that ensures a company's books are accurate, balanced, and ready for management decisions.
Comprehensive HR and payroll administration support designed to help small businesses maintain organized employee records, improve payroll processes, and support workplace compliance. This service provides ongoing assistance with employee onboarding documentation, payroll administration, employee record management, PTO tracking, payroll reporting, and HR administrative support.
Ideal for growing businesses that need experienced HR and payroll support without the expense of a full-time HR department. Leveraging experience in Human Resources leadership, payroll administration, compliance support, and employee operations, this service helps businesses create structure, improve efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens.
Credentials & Certifications
Business Administration Coursework, Finance Concentration University of Phoenix, Quickbooks Certifications
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Carla Delaney
Senior Accountant | Payroll & Bookkeeping Specialist | QuickBooks Expert | Fractional Controller Support
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