Bookkeeping built for trades

Spend less time on the books. More on the job.

Clean, accurate bookkeeping for contractors and home service businesses. We handle the numbers so you can focus on the work — and finally know where your business stands.

March Summary
Revenue$48,200
Materials−$12,840
Subcontractors−$8,500
Payroll−$11,200
Net Profit$15,660

Quarterly Outlook

+ 23.4%
vs. previous quarter
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What we do

Bookkeeping that fits the way you work.

No jargon. No fluff. Just clean books, clear numbers, and someone who actually answers the phone when you call.

Monthly Bookkeeping

You didn't start your business to stare at spreadsheets. Every month, we organize your transactions, reconcile your accounts, and deliver clean, accurate books — so you can focus on the work you actually love.

  • Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Automated transaction categorization
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Regular email support

Cleanup or Catch-up

If your bookkeeping has gotten away from you, the path forward is simpler than you think. Zelenka Bookkeeping will dig into your records, sort out the backlog, and hand you clean, accurate financials.

  • Months or years of records corrected
  • Recategorization of misclassified expenses
  • Correction of historical errors in QuickBooks
  • A final review so your books are tax-ready and lender-ready

Consulting & Support

Not ready to hand off your books? We'll set up your bookkeeping system the right way, show you exactly how to use it, and schedule regular check-ins so small mistakes don't turn into big problems.

  • Custom chart of accounts for your business
  • Quickbooks setup and configuration
  • Regular accuracy reviews
  • Option to upgrade monthly service at any time
Zelenka Bookkeeping shield
3+
Years in the industry
Ben Zelenka, CPA - Owner

Real bookkeeping for real businesses.

I started Zelenka Bookkeeping after several years in public accounting because I wanted to help small businesses avoid the pitfalls of messy books and missed write-offs. In my time within public accounting, I specalized in the real estate and construction industry so I know the ins and outs of your business. Now I work with contractors and home service businesses to keep their books clean, their numbers clear, and their business growing.

When you communicate with me, you are speaking with a professional who understands your business. No call centers, no endless software portals, no surprise bills. Just clean books, every month, on time.

Simple, transparent pricing

One flat monthly fee. No surprises.

Pick the plan that matches where you are today. Move up or down anytime as your business grows.

Starter

For solo operators and side-business owners who just need the basics done right.

$195 / month
  • Monthly bank & card reconciliation
  • Monthly profit & loss report
  • Year-end CPA hand-off package
  • Email support
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Premium

For established home-service businesses running multiple crews and trucks.

$595+ / month
  • 300+ Monthly Transactions
  • Everything in Growth, plus:
  • Custom reports and KPI dashboard
  • Accrual and payroll tracking
  • Sales tax filing support
  • Priority phone & text support
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Frequently asked

Questions, answered.

If you don't see your question here, just shoot us a message. We love a good "is this normal?" email.

QuickBooks Online is what we know best, and it's what we recommend for most contractor and home service businesses. If you're already using something else — Xero, Wave, or paper and a shoebox — we'll help you migrate at no extra cost during onboarding.

Yes, and you're not alone — clean-up work is common for our new clients. We'll do a free assessment, give you a flat-fee quote for the catch-up work, and then start your monthly service from a clean slate.

Filing your tax return isn't what we do. Handing your preparer a clean set of books is. Most CPAs charge extra to clean up a messy year before they can even start and that cleanup time is time they're not spending finding you deductions. We keep the books current all year, then work directly with your CPA at year-end so the only thing they have to think about is your tax strategy.

From the time you sign on, we'll have your first set of clean monthly books in your hands within 2–4 weeks. Onboarding takes about a week, and we can usually start work immediately after that.

No setup fee if your books are reasonably current and clean. If you need significant catch-up or QuickBooks restructuring, we'll quote that as a one-time flat fee before any work begins — no surprises.

Absolutely. There's no annual contract — service is month-to-month, and you can cancel with 30 days' notice. We earn your business every month.

Ready to get started?

Stop dreading the books. Start running the business.

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your current setup, answer your questions, and you'll walk away with at least one thing you can fix today — even if you don't hire us.

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Get in touch

Let's chat about your books.

Tell us a bit about your business and we'll get back to you within one business day. Promise.

Service Area
West Michigan · Based in Grand Rapids, MI