Bookkeeping Services in Illinois
Professional bookkeeping and QuickBooks services for small businesses across Illinois. Accurate books lead to better tax outcomes and informed business decisions.
What We Offer
Our Services
Monthly Bookkeeping
Accurate categorization, reconciliation, and reporting of all your business transactions every month.
QuickBooks Setup & Training
Professional QuickBooks Online or Desktop setup, chart of accounts configuration, and staff training.
QuickBooks Cleanup
Fix messy books — reconciliation corrections, duplicate removal, and proper categorization of historical transactions.
Financial Statements
Monthly or quarterly profit & loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports for informed decision-making.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Track what you owe and what's owed to you. Invoice management and vendor payment tracking.
Bank Reconciliation
Monthly reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy and catch discrepancies.
1099 Preparation
Year-end 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC preparation and filing for all your contractors and vendors.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Behind on your books? We'll get you current with accurate records no matter how far behind you are.
Trusted Expertise
Why Choose Federal Direct
Jerald D'Souza is an IRS Enrolled Agent — a federally-licensed tax practitioner authorized to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Tax-Focused Bookkeeping for Illinois Businesses
Good bookkeeping isn't just about staying organized — it's about setting your business up for better tax outcomes and smarter decisions. Federal Direct provides professional bookkeeping and QuickBooks services to small businesses across Illinois, and because we're also a tax firm led by an IRS Enrolled Agent and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, every set of books we keep is prepared with tax season in mind. That means fewer surprises, faster filing, and cleaner records when you need them for a loan, an audit, or a business decision.
We work with retail, service, and professional businesses throughout Illinois, and our secure cloud-based access means you can see your financials anytime, from anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in monthly bookkeeping?
Accurate categorization of your transactions, reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts, and financial reporting — so your books are always current and accurate.
Do you handle 1099s for my contractors?
Yes. We prepare and file year-end 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for your contractors and vendors.
What is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor?
It's a professional certification in QuickBooks. It means we can set up, clean up, and optimize your QuickBooks correctly — whether you use QuickBooks Online or Desktop — and train your staff to use it well.
How does bookkeeping connect to my tax preparation?
Because the same firm keeps your books and prepares your taxes, your year-end records flow straight into your return. That integration saves time, reduces errors, and often lowers your overall cost.
Can you fix books that were done incorrectly?
Yes. Our cleanup service corrects reconciliation errors, removes duplicates, and properly recategorizes historical transactions so your records are accurate going forward.