Why Business Owners Choose Us
- Problem Solvers: We excel at fixing inaccurate bookkeeping and taking over where others left off - providing both remote bookkeeping services and full-service bookkeeping solutions
- Industry Experience: We serve 100+ business types including restaurants, law firms, contractors, retailers, and tech companies
- Tech-Savvy: Expert users of QuickBooks, Square, Clover, Jobber, Joist, Clio, Practice Panther and dozens of other business software platforms
- Always Available: Connect via client portal, phone, email, Zoom, or text
- Affordable: Generally lower than other bookkeeping firms, while also providing more customized service.
Our Commitment
Our GAAP-certified team delivers clean, IRS-ready books at affordable prices. We handle the tedious bookkeeping tasks so you can focus on what matters—running your business.
Recognized Excellence: BBB Torch Award for Ethics • A+ BBB Accredited Rating • 5-star Google Review • Lynnwood Chamber Members
What sets us apart?
We don't just handle your books—we surround our clients with a comprehensive suite of financial services designed to support every aspect of your business growth. Beyond monthly transaction categorization and financial reporting, we've built an extensive network of trusted partners including small business lenders, payroll specialists, insurance providers, M&A firms, marketing agencies, business attorneys, and staffing companies.
We understand that while you can't do much without proper bookkeeping—since everyone needs to see your financials—successful businesses require access to a full ecosystem of professional services, and that's exactly what we provide.
Our founder
Russ Shulman
With a career in finance that began in 1998 helping people resolve tax issues with the IRS, Russ Shulman has dedicated much of his life to supporting small businesses. As a 3rd generation bookkeeper, he launched Sound Bookkeepers to provide reliable, high-integrity financial services to small and mid-sized businesses.
Russ brings a rare blend of tax expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and genuine passion for helping local businesses thrive.
6 reasons to hire Sound Bookkeepers
- So you can focus on more urgent matters -One of our clients said our bookkeeping is like aloe on a sunburn. We handle the tedious stuff so you can do what you need to.
- Accuracy -We are programmers and analysts at heart, so we pay close attention to the details.
- Transparency and Discretion -We understand that your business finances are private. We follow strict security protocols and still make it easy for you to access your financial reports.
- Let you focus on what you do best - The owner's most precious resource is having free time to focus on building their business.
- We organize the mess - Piles of bills and other paperwork is one sign of a broken or failing system of accounting. We fix this.
- Reasonable fees - We are dedicated to helping, which is why our prices are lower than our competition
accounting service that is done according to IRS rules. We offer a variety of professional services to fit the needs of you and your business in Seattle and throughout Washington.
As a small business owner, I highly recommend Sound Bookkeepers. They are reliable and have great customer service.
Sound Bookkeepers saves me a huge amount of time and effort which has allowed my profits to increase and my business to grow.
- I love working with Sound Bookkeepers because no matter who you're working with, everyone knows who you are, they know your books, they know what you're doing, and they put it in a language that you can understand.
My preschool is thriving thanks to the help I've been receiving from Sound Bookkeepers. Not only do they help me keep track of our income and expenses, but they have provided insight into structuring competitive pricing that keeps us below market, but still profitable. I cannot say enough good things about Sound Bookkeepers and I highly recommend giving them a call if you want your small business to be successful!
Sound Bookkeepers was perfect for my needs. They went above & beyond and their knowledge & experience was outstanding. I am very pleased with their service, attitude, professionalism & communication as to how to assist me best. I will hire them again and,I highly recommend Sound Bookkeepers for your accounting, bookkeeping & other business needs. They gave me piece of mind on top of excellent service. What an incredibly rewarding experience,both in tax preparation & building honest,trusting relationships in our community!
I've been using Sound Bookkeepers now for years. They are consistent and very thorough. I have a very busy practice that requires careful attention. They always pick up the phone when I call. I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Great people overall.
Sound Bookkeepers has done a fantastic job helping me manage my books for my business. They are very knowledgeable and they really care about my business. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for bookkeeping services with a personal touch.
Sound Bookkeepers is a very helpful and trustworthy partner and a great resource. They make it very easy to communicate and interact with them. They are extremely knowledgeable and help me to feel more confident that I am on track and have the tools to be successful.
