Riley’s Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

07/08/2026

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With baby coming we decided to add one more crew member to the Ra Ra’s Team! 🍦

We are specifically looking for a Shift Lead, who would begin this season and return when we reopen next April.

This person would oversee several employees, delegate tasks, provide corrections, and ensure products are being served to company quality. A Shift Lead must be responsible and able to lead under pressure.

Application is linked in our bio!

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05/14/2026

📊 Bookkeeping Tips Every Business Owner Should Know

Keeping your books in order doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but it does have to be consistent. Here are a few simple tips that can make a big difference in your business:

*Stay Current
Don’t wait until the end of the month (or worse, year). Keeping your books updated weekly helps you catch errors early and stay in control.

*Separate Business & Personal Finances
Mixing accounts creates confusion and can cost you time and money. A dedicated business account keeps everything clean and professional.

*Match Payments to Invoices
Always apply payments to the correct invoices. This keeps your accounts receivable accurate and ensures you know exactly who still owes you.

*Reconcile Your Accounts Monthly
Bank and credit card reconciliations are key to catching mistakes, missed transactions, or fraud.

*Know Your Numbers
Understanding your financial reports helps you make smarter business decisions and grow with confidence.

💡 The truth is good bookkeeping doesn’t have to break the bank, but poor bookkeeping can cost you a lot more in the long run.

That’s where I come in.

At Riley's Bookkeeping & Payroll, I provide reliable, affordable bookkeeping solutions tailored to your business. Whether you need a cleanup, monthly services, or help getting organized
I’ve got you covered. Payroll and all its time lines are complete and give you piece of mind.

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📩 Let’s take the stress off your plate and give you clarity in your numbers. Message me today to get started now.

04/11/2026

04/06/2026

Your bookkeeper should be annoying. Let me explain:

A good bookkeeper understands that guessing to save time now can lead to inaccuracies later. If you only hear from your bookkeeper once a month with reports, they may be relying on guesswork. They might make assumptions based on purchases and categorize expenses without thorough verification. This can lead to confusion when questions arise later, leaving both you and your bookkeeper without clear answers.

Good bookkeepers proactively reach out to clients to verify transactions. They will ask for receipts and explanations regarding the business purpose of unclear transactions. The best bookkeepers do this in the moment, ensuring that everything is fresh in everyone's mind, rather than waiting until a month later during reconciliation or years later during an audit.

If your bookkeeper has been annoying you with persistent emails every few days to verify multiple transactions, consider yourself fortunate - you’ve got yourself a good one!

03/13/2026

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It’s almost tiiiiime!!! 🍦✨

Our Opening Day for the 2026 season is set for Wednesday, April 1st (no joke!) We are SO excited to see all your smiling faces! Cross your fingers and toes for some beautiful sunny weather! 🤞🏼☀️🌸

03/05/2026

Teaching my daughter about payroll withholding

She did chores all week so I owe her $10

I hand her $7

> this isn't $10

"right, I withheld the rest"

> what does that mean

"I kept $3 of your money"

> but it's my money

"It was your money"

> what are you even doing with it?

"Funding household infrastructure"

> what

"The roof over your head. The hallway you walk through to get to the bathroom. The door locks that keep strangers out"

> you're charging me for the hallway

"I'm charging you for access to the hallway. The hallway itself was a capital expenditure"

> you're my dad. you're supposed to---

"I'm also your government"

> what if I don't want to pay for the hallway

"Then I can't guarantee the hallway"

> it's a hallway. It's already there

"For now"

She asks what else the $3 covers

"Meals, dispute resolution, nightlight maintenance"

> dispute resolution?

"When your brother takes your toys and I make him give them back. That's taxpayer funded"

> that's just parenting

"That's the Department of Justice"

> what about meals. You already feed me

"That's a social program. Not everyone qualifies"

> I'm your daughter

"Which is why you're currently enrolled"

She wants to see where the money goes

I tell her that would require a FOIA request

> what's that

"A form asking me to show you what I do with your money. Processing time is 6 to 8 weeks"

> 6 weeks to see where my $3 went?

"Could be longer. We're understaffed"

> there's two of you

She asks how she gets any of it back

"It's already spent"

> you spent my money already?

"We had a budget shortfall"

> you just took it 20 seconds ago

"And the deficit existed 30 seconds ago. The timing worked out"

> so I'm not getting it back

"I didn't say that. You might qualify for a refund"

> of my own money

"Correct. You just have to fill out a form telling me how much you made"

> you know how much I made. You paid me

"Right but I need you to tell me how much I paid you"

> so you already know the answer

"The point is compliance"

She asks what happens if she gets the number wrong

"Penalty"

> from the money I don't have because you already spent it?

"We could set up a payment plan"

> I'm 8

"Monthly installments. Very manageable"

> you're going to penalize me for getting wrong a number you already know and then make me pay you back with money you took from me

"Now you're getting it"

> I want to talk to mom

"Mom's not a qualified representative. She can't help you here"

She stormed off to her room saying how this is extortion

Slammed the door

That's my little citizen

I've never been more proud