Bookkeeping & Advisory Services for Wisconsin's Small Businesses
Full-service bookkeeping, financial strategy, and advisory for small businesses. Locally owned and based in Beaver Dam, serving Dodge County and businesses throughout Wisconsin.
10+ Years Experience • QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor
Sound Familiar?
These are the issues that bring most small business owners to our door.
Months Behind on the Books
It happens. Business picks up, bookkeeping falls behind, and suddenly you're six months or more in the hole. We clean up the backlog and keep things current going forward. No judgment about how it got that way.
Numbers You Don't Trust
You have reports, but you're not confident they're right. And if you can't trust the numbers, you can't make decisions with them. We give you clean, accurate books you can actually rely on.
Cash Flow Is a Mystery
Money comes in, money goes out, and you're never quite sure where you stand. We build budgets and cash flow forecasts so you can plan ahead instead of reacting to surprises.
Sales Tax Filing Stress
Wisconsin sales tax has deadlines and details that are easy to miss. We prepare and file your returns with the Department of Revenue so nothing slips through and no notices show up.
Bills Piling Up on Your Desk
When you're busy running the business, vendor payments get pushed aside. Late fees add up. We manage your accounts payable so bills get paid on time and nothing falls through the cracks.
Growing But Can You Afford It
You want to hire, expand, or invest in equipment, but the financials aren't clear enough to know if it's the right move. We help you understand what you can realistically afford and when.
Why Work With Us
Clean books are just the starting point. We help you understand what the numbers mean and what to do with them.
10+ Years in Accounting
Laura Prater has worked with restaurants, contractors, retail shops, cleaning companies, and more. She knows what small business books look like across industries.
Education-First Approach
We don't just hand you reports. We walk you through what the numbers mean, what you can afford, and what steps make sense for where your business is headed.
Based in Beaver Dam
Locally owned and operated in Dodge County. We work with small businesses throughout Wisconsin with primarily remote delivery.
Certified & Credentialed
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and member of both the NACPB and AIPB. The training and professional standards behind the work are real.
Our Services
From monthly bookkeeping to financial strategy. Hire us for one service or bring us in for the full picture.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, and monthly financial reporting. Your books stay clean and current so you can make decisions with confidence.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
If your books are months or years behind, we clean them up, organize everything, and bring your financials current so you can move forward with numbers you trust.
Bill Payment
We manage your accounts payable so every bill gets paid on time. Vendors are tracked, payments are scheduled, and everything is recorded properly in your books.
Payroll System Setup & Training
Get your payroll system configured correctly and learn how to run it yourself. One-time setup with hands-on training so you're confident from day one.
1099 Preparation
Year-end 1099 preparation and filing for contractors and vendors. We collect the information, prepare the forms, and file them so you meet the deadline without the hassle.
QuickBooks Online Setup & Training
We configure QuickBooks Online for your business and train you on how to use it properly. Your chart of accounts, bank connections, and workflows are built correctly from day one.
Sales Tax Management
We prepare and file your sales tax returns with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue so deadlines don't slip and numbers stay accurate.
Sellers Permit
Obtaining a Wisconsin sellers permit so your business can legally collect sales tax. We handle the application with the Department of Revenue.
Personal Tax Returns
Individual federal and state tax return preparation for existing bookkeeping clients only.
Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
Creating budgets and projecting cash flow to plan for expenses, identify shortfalls, and support informed business decisions.
Financial Strategy
We analyze your financial data and help you make informed decisions about growth, profitability, pricing, and where to put your money.
Fractional CFO
Part-time CFO-level support including cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. You get the financial leadership your business needs without the cost of a full-time hire.
Construction Job Costing
Job-level cost tracking for construction and contracting businesses. Know exactly what each job costs and whether it actually made you money.
Inventory Accounting
Tracking materials, supplies, and inventory items with proper counts and valuations so you know what you have and what it's worth.
Business Formation
Setting up new Wisconsin LLC entities including state registration and EIN acquisition. Get your business started on the right foundation.
Industries We Work With
Every industry has its own financial patterns. We take the time to understand how your business works before we touch the books.
Home & Property Services
Residential Trades
Most jobs feel profitable. Job costing shows you which ones actually are and which ones you should stop bidding.
Cleaning Services
Service Businesses
The cleaning is the easy part. It's the payroll, 1099s, and contract tracking that nobody warned you about.
Facility Services
Service Business
Property managers handle other people's money. Maintenance and security companies deploy crews across multiple sites. Every contract needs its own financial picture, and that is exactly what we build.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Trust accounting for law firms and project-level tracking for architects, engineers, and surveyors.
Creative Services
Creative
Project revenue is unpredictable and contractor costs add up fast. We track profitability at the project level so you know which work is actually worth taking on.
Restaurants & Bars
Food & Beverage
When your margin is 5%, you can't afford to guess at food cost, labor, or what the register actually took in.
Retail Shops
Retail
Inventory that ties up cash, POS deposits that don't match sales reports, and Wisconsin sales tax that needs to be filed correctly every period.
10+
Years of experience
Certified
QuickBooks ProAdvisor
100%
Small business focused
Client Reviews
Here's what other business owners have to say about working with us.
"Rock Steady was the best decision I have made for my business. I find bookkeeping to be confusing, overwhelming and time-consuming. [Rock Steady] has helped me free my time so that I can actually spend it where I'm most efficient and has also greatly reduced my stress level."
Jessie U.
"When choosing someone to help you keep track of your business, it's important to choose the right company to keep everything in check. Choosing Rock Steady Bookkeeping, not only are you getting the best organization, you're getting someone that treats you like family."
Oscar O.
Wisconsin's Small Business Bookkeeper
The Next Step:
A Quick Conversation
Tell us about your business. We'll talk through what you need, answer your questions, and give you a clear quote.
