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Trusted Accounting Services in Chicago
Strong record-keeping drives growth and profitability. Organized financial statements simplify decisions, compliance, and achieving your business goals.
Led by experienced Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), we provide comprehensive accounting services. At every stage, we maintain accurate records.
Let us help you build a stable financial base and grow with confidence in Chicago’s dynamic market.
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US CPA Management Team
U.S. CPA-led teams delivering accurate, compliant, and reliable financial oversight.
Up to 60% Payroll Savings
Premium accounting services at significantly lower cost
U.S. Eastern Time Availability
Our accounting experts work U.S. Eastern Time, fully aligned with you.
QuickBooks & Xero Experts
Proven expertise in QuickBooks and Xero software.
Specialized
Industries We Serve
Our teams have expertise and experience in providing tailored accounting and bookkeeping services for a wide range of industries.
Retail and Wholesale
Use tried-and-true accounting methods for wholesale and retail businesses. From inventory tracking to cash flow management, we help keep your finances organized and stress-free.
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Consumer Packaged Goods
Our CPAs bring 30+ years of CPG C-suite experience to help companies streamline accounting, boost cash flow, and minimize overdue invoices.
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Manufacturing
Let us help improve your manufacturing accounting by setting up solid general ledger controls, timely month-end closings, and accurate reconciliations.
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E-commerce
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Our e-commerce accounting services provide tailored support, including Amazon accounting, Shopify accounting, and multi-channel sales reporting.
Restaurant
From accurate inventory valuation to third-party reconciliations, let our teams provide accurate, up-to-date financials. We help restaurants stay ahead of shifting sales and profitability.
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Real Estate
We provide real estate accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to property management, transactions, and investor reporting, ensuring accurate financials and informed business decisions.
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Efficient Outsourced Bookkeeping Services Chicago Businesses Need
EA offers reliable, CPA-led accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses in Chicago.
Flexibility
Our services are tailored to your requirements. Whether you need a single FTE or a fully managed team, we deliver flexible resourcing tailored to your business.
Data Security
Access, download, and use your financial information anytime. Our clients’ data stays secure, with no dependency on proprietary systems.
We work only within folders you control and never take banking or credit card access. It is read-only when required.
Backed by Industry Best Practices
Our teams adhere to the industry’s proven best practices in accounting, controls, and reporting. We know every major accounting and invoicing system. We help you pick the right tools, set them up smoothly, and manage them too.
Comprehensive
Professional Bookkeeping Services
From startups to mid-sized companies and large enterprises, we deliver exceptional accounting and bookkeeping services.
Month End Closing
- Complete & Accurate Entries
- Accruals and Adjustments
- Balance Sheet Validation
- P&L Variance Analysis
Invoicing
- Sales Order Processing
- Discount Application
- Shipping Validation
- Timely & Accurate Invoicing
Accounts Receivable
- Accurate Invoicing
- Cash Application
- Collections Management
- Reconciliation & Reporting
Accounts Payable
- Timely Vendor Bill Processing
- PO Verification & Approvals
- On-Time Payments
- Reconciliation & Reporting
Inventory Reconciliation
- Inventory Closing
- System vs Physical Matching
- Variance Analysis
- Reporting & Controls
Fixed Assets Management
- Asset Capitalization
- Depreciation & Amortization
- Asset Tracking & Records
- Impairment & Disposals
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Budget Preparation
- Develop Cash Flow Forecasts
- Goals vs Variance
- Management Reporting
General Ledger Management
- Month-End Closing
- Cutoff Accuracy
- Reconciliation
- Audit Readiness
Expertise in Accounting Software
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Accounting & Bookkeeping Insights
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How CPG Brands Are Using AI Agents
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Independent Contractor Bookkeeping: The Complete Guide
Everything independent contractors need to know to keep accurate financials.
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Top Picks: Accounting Software for E-commerce in 2026
Right accounting software improves every financial decision that follows.
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Inventory Management in the CPG Industry: Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices
When inventory breaks, the income statement always finds out first.
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How to Reduce Unapplied Cash in Your Accounts Receivable
Unapplied cash is more common and damaging than business owners realise.
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Integrated Accounting Systems: Features and Benefits
This blog explains how integrated accounting systems are improving businesses
Read BlogFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What’s included in accounting and bookkeeping services?
Accounting and bookkeeping services include:
- Day-to-Day Bookkeeping
- Payables, Receivables & Cash Flow Management
- Bank Reconciliations & Internal Controls
- Audit-Ready Financial Reports
- Payroll Processing & Payroll Accounting
- Tax & Compliance Assistance
- Month-End Close & Financial Oversight
- Chart of Accounts Setup & Optimization
How is this different from hiring in-house accounting services?
Unlike an in-house hire, EA provides a full team of experienced accounting professionals with expertise across systems and industries.
You get flexible, end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting services, access to best practices, and expert guidance, all at a fraction of the cost and without the overhead of hiring full-time staff.
What are some of the benefits of outsourced accounting services?
Outsourced accounting services bring a lot of benefits to businesses such as payroll cost optimization, management’s focus on core competencies, administrative convenience, reduced HR liability, tax efficiency, enhanced expertise, and the like.
What is the best accounting method for a small business?
The best accounting method for a small business depends on many factors. Mostly, small businesses find the cash basis suitable because it is simpler to track cash flows under this method. Cash is recorded as it is received and disbursed by the company.
The accrual basis of accounting is best suited for businesses with complex financial transactions.