Bookkeeping Simplified

Relax,
we've got this.

Bookkeeping, payroll, and fractional CFO services for small business owners who'd rather focus on running their business than drowning in paperwork.

Carter Billing Services Bookkeeping · Payroll · Fractional CFO
2008
Established
Boutique
by Design
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Platinum
Secure & Confidential
Family-Owned Since 2008
01 — Why Choose Us

Focus on your business,
not your books

We take the stress out of bookkeeping so you can spend your time doing what you love—running your business and living your life.

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Save 10+ Hours Monthly

Stop spending weekends buried in spreadsheets. We handle the tedious work so you can focus on growth.

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Stress-Free Tax Season

No more last-minute scrambles. Your books are always organized and ready for your CPA.

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Know Your Numbers

Receive clear, actionable financial reports that help you make smarter business decisions.

02 — How It Works

Getting started
is simple

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Free Consultation

We'll discuss your business, understand your unique needs, and create a customized plan that fits your budget.

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We Set You Up

We organize your existing records—yes, even that shoebox of receipts—and get everything running smoothly.

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Relax & Grow

Sit back while we handle your books monthly. You'll always know exactly where your business stands.

03 — Our Services

Everything you need,
nothing you don't

Tailored bookkeeping services for small businesses.

Fractional CFO Services

Workflow development, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial insights.

Payroll Services

Complete payroll management including employee onboarding, paychecks and all payroll tax filings.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

We manage your invoicing and bill payments — making sure you get paid on time and your vendors do too.

Financial Statements

Clear, accurate reports that help you understand your business.

Monthly Reconciliation

Keep your books accurate with regular reconciliation across all your accounts — bank, credit card, and loans.

Tax Preparation Support

We work closely with your CPA to ensure everything is perfectly organized for tax season. No surprises, no stress.

04 — Who We Serve

Bookkeeping that scales
with your business

Clean, reliable books whether you're a solo founder or running multiple entities — straightforward when it's straightforward, and built for complexity when it's not.

Solo & Small Business

One set of books, kept clean and current. Monthly bookkeeping, categorization and reports you can actually read.

Music & Touring

Royalties, tour settlements, multi-entity touring LLCs, and the irregular income that comes with the work.

Law Firms

Trust accounting, IOLTA reconciliation, partner draws, and reporting that holds up in a partner meeting.

Serial Entrepreneurs

Several LLCs, intercompany loans, shared back office. We keep the books straight across the portfolio.

IT Services

Recurring revenue, project billing, subcontractor payouts, and the cost tracking that proves a project was profitable.

Property Management

Owner statements, security deposits, multi-property P&Ls, and the trust accounting your owners expect.

Realtors

Commission tracking, 1099 contractor payments, transaction-by-transaction profitability, and quarterly tax planning.

Interior Designers

Client deposits, vendor markups, project-based jobs, and trade-account reconciliations that get messy fast.

Don't see your industry?

If your business has complexity, we've probably seen something like it. Let's talk.

Start a Conversation
05 — Our Team

The people behind
your peace of mind

A dedicated team that treats your business like our own.

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Amber Carter

Founder & Lead Bookkeeper

Amber began Carter Billing Services in 2008 when her oldest child was born. She and her husband Gabe now have five kids. When not running her business, you can find her teaching at their homeschool co-op.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor Platinum
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Platinum Tier Certified
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Keira Forney

Bookkeeper

Keira transitioned from healthcare to bookkeeping when her oldest daughter was born in 2022. She also welcomed a baby boy in 2025. She & her husband have one dachshund named Eleanor.

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Emily Fletcher

Bookkeeper

Emily loves all her jobs: raising three kiddos, homeschooling, and bookkeeping. Bookkeeping soothes her ADHD brain and brings her joy. She loves her job and our clients.

06 — Testimonials

Loved by small
business owners

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★★★★★

I have been so fortunate to have Amber Carter by my side for 15 years while my business rode the ebbs and flows of growth, scaling, and challenges. Amber is organized and calm, cheerful and competent. I have loved working with her on all things finance and HR related, and I truly enjoy her as a person, too. Anyone that gets to work with Amber should consider themselves lucky!

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Brook Meakins

Meakins Law · Berkeley, CA

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★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about Amber and her team! She has taken something that used to feel overwhelming and made it simple and manageable. She is incredibly organized, patient, and always willing to answer my questions. I feel confident knowing my books are accurate and handled with care. If you're a business owner looking for someone dependable who truly knows what they're doing, I highly recommend Carter Billing Services.

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Jen Orr

Studio Red Interior Design · Molalla, OR

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★★★★★

I can't say enough about Carter Billing Services. Amber and crew took over my books 2 years ago and I am kicking myself that I hadn't had them take over sooner. The time that they have given back to me is invaluable. I appreciate that they are quick and efficient with a can-do attitude.

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RJ Emmett

Acts Technology · Wilsonville, OR

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★★★★★

I have been so fortunate to have Amber Carter by my side for 15 years while my business rode the ebbs and flows of growth, scaling, and challenges. Amber is organized and calm, cheerful and competent. I have loved working with her on all things finance and HR related, and I truly enjoy her as a person, too. Anyone that gets to work with Amber should consider themselves lucky!

BM

Brook Meakins

Meakins Law · Berkeley, CA

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★★★★★

I cannot say enough good things about Amber and her team! She has taken something that used to feel overwhelming and made it simple and manageable. She is incredibly organized, patient, and always willing to answer my questions. I feel confident knowing my books are accurate and handled with care. If you're a business owner looking for someone dependable who truly knows what they're doing, I highly recommend Carter Billing Services.

JO

Jen Orr

Studio Red Interior Design · Molalla, OR

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★★★★★

I can't say enough about Carter Billing Services. Amber and crew took over my books 2 years ago and I am kicking myself that I hadn't had them take over sooner. The time that they have given back to me is invaluable. I appreciate that they are quick and efficient with a can-do attitude.

RE

RJ Emmett

Acts Technology · Wilsonville, OR

07 — FAQ

Common
questions

Everything you need to know about working together.

How do you charge for your services?

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We start with an hourly rate while we learn your business. After a few months, if your bookkeeping needs are predictable, we'll move you to a flat monthly rate. If your work varies month to month, we'll keep things hourly — you only pay for what you actually use.

What if my books are a mess?

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No judgment here. Many of our clients come to us with bags of receipts and scattered records. Getting things organized is exactly what we do best — we'll meet you where you are.

Where are your clients located?

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Although we're based near Portland, Oregon, we serve clients across the United States. We communicate through email, phone, text, video calls, and personalized recorded videos — whatever fits your workflow.

What kind of businesses do you work best with?

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We specialize in services-based businesses — sole proprietors, LLCs, and S-Corps. If that's you, you're in the right place.

Do you file my taxes?

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We don't file your income tax returns, but we make tax time painless for your CPA. We prepare every report your accountant needs and coordinate with them directly through the filing. If we handle your payroll, we also take care of payroll taxes.

What's the difference between bookkeeping and fractional CFO work?

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Bookkeeping looks at the past — reconciling what already happened and producing reports that tell you how you did. Fractional CFO work takes those numbers forward: cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and answering the "what if" questions. What happens if income shifts? If you hire someone? If you buy new equipment? We help you decide.

How much of my time will this take each month?

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Very little. We'll send the occasional question by email or text, but the calculating, reconciling, and reporting happens behind the scenes. You'll get clear monthly reports — that's it. Our goal is to take this off your plate, not add to it.

What happens after I book a consultation?

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If we both decide we're a good fit, we'll send a contract via DocuSign. Once you sign, you invite us into your QuickBooks Online file and we get to work — usually within a few days.
07 — Get In Touch

Ready to simplify
your books?

Fill out the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to discuss how we can help your business thrive.

Schedule a Free Consultation

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