Bookkeeping and Payroll Tailored for Small Businesses
Expert Services
I have 13 years of experience serving a wide variety of companies, including restaurants, plumbers, construction contractors, lawyers, RV parks, gas stations, insurance agencies, real estate offices, and medical clinics.
✓ • bookkeeping services • Payroll solutions
Expert Bookkeeping Service
Below is an overview of what I offer, including but not limited to:
- Income and expense Categorization
- Monthly account reconciliations
- Preparation of financial reports (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, etc.)
- Management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Excise and B&O tax filing with the Department of Revenue
- Full scale payroll solutions that handle state and federal liabilities
Operating in QuickBooks Online, Freshbooks, WaveApps, Sage, Xero, and Aplos, to name a few.
Affordably Priced for Small Business Budgets
Bookkeeping is billed at an hourly rate. I work quickly and very efficiently, and never outsource my work.
Most clients pay between $250 and $400 per month for full-scale bookkeeping service.
Personal Connection
Partnering with Inkblot means you’ll work with a dedicated professional that values your success. You won’t be working with a nameless, faceless corporation, who outsources the job to someone you’ll never meet. You’ll work directly with me, and can reach out to me anytime.
I’m here to simplify your financial management, allowing you to focus on what you do best—running your business. Don’t hesitate to contact me today to learn more about how I can help keep things running smoothly.
Serving clients since 2013.
Payroll done right.
The payroll process can be complicated. But it doesn’t have to be when you have an expert on your side.
Managing payroll effectively requires more than just processing paychecks—it demands expertise in navigating the complex web of federal and state-specific requirements.
Many employers struggle to stay compliant with their quarterly obligations. When you partner with Inkblot, your payroll is in good hands. I will take the burden off your shoulders by delivering timely, accurate processing and filings that ensure full compliance with state and federal regulations.
Let me handle the details so you can focus on growing your business.
Inkblot Payroll Service
Starting at $150 per month
What’s included: All price plans / payroll schedules include withholding federal taxes, remitting Social Security / Medicare / federal withholding via EFTPS, and filing federally mandated forms 940, 941/944, and W-2s.
All prices cover full payroll service for up to 5 employees. Every additional employee is $10 per month.
Monthly
Payroll
$150
per month
Pay delivered on or around the same day every month.
(Example: 1st, 15th, or last day of month)
Semi-Monthly
Payroll
$200
per month
Pay delivered on two set days every month.
(Example: 5th and 20th of the month)
Bi-Weekly
Payroll
$200
per month
Pay delivered every other week on the same day of the week.
(Example: every other Thursday)
Weekly
Payroll
$300
per month
Pay delivered on the same day every week.
(Example: every Friday)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Payroll Process work?
Easy peasy.
The way the payroll process works is summed up as follows:
1. You send me your employees’ hours and/or salary.
2. I send back a PDF check stubs that can be printed on check paper.
3. You deliver the checks to your employees.
4. I schedule a payment for federal withholding, Social Security, and Medicare out of your account.
5. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Do you offer Direct Deposit?
Certainly.
It does, however, require a bit more effort and coordination.
When generating a paper check, I can often do it on the same day the request is made. However, due to the time it takes for the banks to process the deposit, Direct Deposit requests can take between 2-4 business business days to process. This means that if you want your employees to be paid on the 5th, I would need their pay info (hours worked, salary, etc.) no later than the 1st to ensure timely delivery.
Additionally, while Inkblot doesn’t charge anything extra for Direct Deposit, there may be fees imposed by the bank or ACH processor. I have no control over these fees, and their amounts vary depending on the financial institution.
Do you work with QuickBooks Payroll?
Yes, but it isn’t my preference.
QuickBooks is fantastic as a bookkeeping platform. However, I find their Payroll service to be unnecessarily complicated, and prone to making mistakes when calculating payroll liabilities. It’s next to impossible to make necessary adjustments after the fact, and most importantly, I’ve seen QuickBooks Payroll promise things it doesn’t ever deliver on.
That being said, if you’re committed to using QuickBooks Payroll and need assistance with payroll, I’m happy to work with you in that capacity. Instead of paying the pricing structure explained above, I charge an hourly rate for the time invested in the payroll process.
Do you file Washington State’s quarterly payroll taxes?
Absolutely.
I handle all aspects of payroll management, including your Washington State quarterly filings. This includes Worker’s Comp, State Unemployment, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and the WA Cares fund.
Additionally, because these taxes are due quarterly but accrue each time an employee is paid, I will provide you with ongoing estimates of what the final cost of all taxes will be, so there’s no “sticker shock” when it’s time to file.
This service is billed at an additional $50 per month. It’s not required to be a payroll client, but highly recommended. You are welcome to file the quarterly reports on your own if you prefer.
Read more about Washington State’s quarterly payroll filings here.
Do you offer payroll for businesses outside of Washington State?
Tentatively, yes.
All of my current clients are businesses based in Washington State. I would need to know the specific state you’re operating out of, so I can have time to research that state’s filing requirements. This is because the process for federal payroll tax is the same nation-wide, but each state has different state requirements for things like Worker’s Comp and State Unemployment.
If you are interested in Inkblot Bookkeeping and Payroll and are based outside of Washington State, please contact me so we can find a way to work together.
Do you handle Prevailing Wage reporting?
Yes!
A number of my clients are in the construction industry, so this question comes up fairly often. I have filed many prevailing wage Intents and Affidavits, and am very familiar with the process.
Due to the fact that prevailing wage requests can vary so much in terms of complexity and time investment, I do not have a set fee for handling prevailing wage. Instead, I charge hourly for the amount of time it takes me to process the request.
I’m passionate about helping small business owners reclaim their time and peace of mind. In just one free 15-minute phone consultation, I can listen to your challenges, and share how my expertise in accurate bookkeeping and payroll can keep you compliant, penalty-free, and focused on growth instead of paperwork. You’ll be amazed at the impact it makes to have someone on your team who genuinely cares about your business succeeding.
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Reach out today—it’s a quick, no-pressure step toward lightening your load and setting your company up for smoother, stress-free growth.