QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Services
Remote Bookkeeping for Small Businesses and nonprofits
Reliable Ledger Services LLC helps small businesses and nonprofits with virtual bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online setup, payroll processing and financial reporting. Based in the DC-metro area and serving clients nationwide, we’re QuickBooks ProAdvisor certified and focus on delivering accurate, timely financial data so business owners can focus on growth
About
Melton A. Liggett (Tony)
Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
I am a dedicated and experienced (15+ years) financial professional with a passion for helping businesses achieve financial clarity and efficiency. With an MBA in Finance from Hampton University and a BBA from the University of Georgia, I bring a strong academic foundation and over 15 years of expertise in financial management and bookkeeping.
As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor Level 1&2, Intuit Trained Bookkeeper, and QuickBooks Payroll Certified professional, I specialize in providing virtual bookkeeping services and QuickBooks Online setup for small businesses and nonprofits across Northern Virginia, Maryland and the DC Metro area. I also serve clients remotely across the U.S. My goal is to simplify financial processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insights that empower business owners to focus on the growth of their core business.
I have extensive experience in financial operations, having served for five years as a Controller for a three million per year church, where I managed the day-to-day financial operations and gained valuable experience with Not-for-profits. Additionally, I worked for four years as a Staff Accountant for a large bank, reconciling the general ledger for over thirty, billion-dollar plus asset-backed security trusts.
With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, my QuickBooks Online bookkeeping services include bank reconciliations, transaction categorization, QuickBooks Online setup and cleanup, payroll processing, and custom financial reports to help my clients stay compliant and make data-driven decisions. By leveraging cloud-based solutions and best practices, I help businesses and nonprofits maintain organized and up-to-date financial records with ease.
Beyond bookkeeping, I am dedicated to fostering strong client relationships built on trust, transparency, and reliability. Whether you're a startup or an established business, I am here to support your financial journey with personalized solutions designed to meet your unique needs.
Let's work together to take the stress out of bookkeeping so you can focus on what you do!
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Financial Solutions
Our Core Services
Reliable Ledger Services provides expert QuickBooks Online bookkeeping for small businesses and nonprofits. Work directly with a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor to streamline your finances with accuracy and trust.
Transaction Categorization
The heart of business is virtual bookkeeping services. We will assign each financial transaction to a specific category (like "Office Supplies," "Sales Revenue," or "Utilities") within the QuickBooks Online system, allowing for organized tracking of where money is coming from and where it's being spent, which is essential for generating accurate financial reports.
Account Reconciliation
Each period we will review and compare your categorized transactions against external financial documents like bank statements and receipts to confirm their accuracy. The goal is to ensure that no discrepancies exist that could lead to financial mismanagement. Once reconciled. Accounts will be closed for that period, indicating to you that your books have been reviewed and are up-to-date.
Financial Reporting
Each period we will provide written records that illustrates the business activities and the financial performance of a company. At a minimum, we will produce an Income Statement (Profit & Loss), Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet), and Statement of Cash Flows. We will also ensure that you know how to read and interpret them.
Miriam L
Reliable Ledger Services has been a tremendous support for my bookkeeping needs! As a small business owner, I do not love this part of running the business at all, but Tony makes it so much easier to manage. I don't have time for that kind of stress, and I have come to rely on his guidance, accuracy, and steady support. He is timely with reports, patient with my questions, and always takes the time to make sure I understand what is needed. His professionalism gives me confidence and peace of mind. I am so grateful for the support he provides!
What Clients are Saying:
Amir P.
Reliable Ledger Services has become invaluable to our operations! Melton's ability to organize our financial data and distill it into easily digestible reports assists us in making sound financial decisions that keep our organization moving forward. In fact, Melton does not miss a beat. He ensures our books are well maintained and our reporting meets necessary compliance standards. I do not know what we would do without Melton Liggett and Reliable Ledger Services.
Michelle
"Tony is a lifesaver! He cleaned up my books for 2024 and has been keeping everything organized and running smoothly ever since. Every month, he sends me clear, easy-to-understand financial reports, which is a huge weight off my shoulders. Bookkeeping is such a time drain for my bridal shop, and I love that I don’t have to stress about it anymore. Tony is always on top of things and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Plus, he takes the time to explain things in a way that actually makes sense. I finally feel like I have a real handle on my business finances—and I didn’t have to figure it all out on my own. Highly recommend!"
Financial Solutions
Additional Services
QuickBooks Cleanup and Setup
Organize your existing QuickBooks General Ledger, correcting errors, re-categorizing transactions, entering missed transactions, and reconciling accounts to get your books accurate and in order, and ready to move forward.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Management
Accounts Payable is what you owe to others (bills). We will monitor the balances, plan and make payments, manage cash flow, and provide periodic reports. Accounts Receivable is what your clients owed to your business by your customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for. We will track unpaid invoices, ensuring timely payment collection.
QuickBooks payroll support
We will manage automating payroll calculations, managing deductions and benefits, processing payments via direct deposit or check, handling tax filings, and providing reporting. Will provide quarterly and annual payroll reconciliation
