Accounting Services in Chicago, IL
Professional Accounting Solutions for Businesses, Nonprofits & Individuals in Chicago
At Heard & Associates LLC, we provide precise, dependable, and stress-free accounting services designed to give you clarity and control over your finances. From daily bookkeeping to advanced financial reporting, our Chicago accounting professionals ensure your business remains compliant, organized, and ready for growth.
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Comprehensive Accounting Services You Can Trust
Our accounting firm helps individuals, small businesses, and nonprofits across Chicago make informed financial decisions. We go beyond numbers — offering insights, analysis, and reporting that drive smarter growth. Whether you need help managing monthly books, preparing statements, or tracking performance, we tailor our services to your goals and budget.
Our team is experienced with diverse industries — including construction, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and nonprofits — giving us a practical understanding of real-world financial challenges and compliance requirements.
Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of good accounting. Our Bookkeeping Services in Chicago include transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and monthly financial reporting.
With QuickBooks-certified professionals, we maintain up-to-date records that simplify tax preparation and support better decision-making year-round.
We also prepare detailed financial statements — including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports — so you can understand your business performance at a glance.
Managing payroll in-house can be time-consuming and error-prone.
We provide Payroll Services in Chicago that handle employee setup, tax withholding, benefits reporting, and filing with federal and state authorities.
Our team ensures full compliance while keeping your staff paid accurately and on time.
Whether you’re applying for a loan, presenting to investors, or tracking growth, accurate financial statements are essential.
We prepare GAAP-compliant reports that reflect your true financial position, helping you make sound, data-driven decisions.
For growing companies, we can also assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
For businesses that need strategic financial leadership without a full-time hire, our Outsourced CFO Services offer ongoing guidance, planning, and reporting.
We analyze your financial health, create growth strategies, and help you make confident business decisions backed by real numbers.
We also assist with cash flow management, budget control, and financial restructuring, ensuring your operations remain stable and scalable.
We specialize in modern, cloud-based accounting platforms that simplify financial management. Our certified experts provide setup, customization, and training for:
- QuickBooks (Advanced ProAdvisor)
- Xero
- NetSuite
- FreshBooks
- Ambrook & Intuit ProConnect
We’ll help you choose the right system, integrate it with your workflow, and maintain accurate digital records for smooth year-end reporting.
Industries We Serve in Chicago
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Why Choose Heard & Associates LLC for Accounting in Chicago
Our reputation is built on accuracy, transparency, and reliability.
We take the time to understand your business, offering personalized accounting solutions that fit your goals and budget. With over a decade of experience and certifications across leading software, we ensure every client receives precise reporting, strategic insight, and complete peace of mind.
Our proven process — Discovery → Proposal → Setup — guarantees that you get clarity and results from day one.
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