Accounts Payable Services & AP Automation Providers in Evanston, IL

Overview

Goodbookin' is a remote bookkeeping company headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, that supports businesses in every part of the United States. Its central product is a month-to-month bookkeeping arrangement, and the team handles everything digitally, so clients never need to host an in-person visit.

Owners who want help with vendor bills can request full-service accounts payable as an extra layered onto any of the monthly plans. This suits companies that would rather have the people who maintain their ledger also manage their payables than adopt a separate AP software product.

The firm was started by Brian Bohley, who serves as Founder and CEO. His background includes extensive work with microbusiness owners. The company explains that he saw a recurring pattern: owners tend to outsource payroll yet continue to keep their own books, and mistakes then force them to hire an accountant for cleanup. Goodbookin' was created to simplify bookkeeping for people who never meant to become bookkeepers. The company reports that it has supported hundreds of businesses nationwide.

Accounts payable and related add-ons

Beyond the core monthly work, clients can layer on additional back-office support. Pricing for these options is handled through a custom quote. Those most relevant to vendor obligations and related paperwork are:

• Full-service accounts payable
• Full-service accounts receivable
• Collection of W-9 forms from vendors
• Preparation of year-end contractor reporting forms
• Filing of state and local sales tax returns
• Yearly corporate compliance paperwork, plus basic business tax filing
• Administrative and other back-office assistance

These extras build on three recurring services. First, every income and expense item across bank and credit card accounts is reviewed and assigned to the proper category. Second, bank, card and loan accounts are reconciled each month against the QuickBooks or Xero file, which helps expose duplicate entries, unauthorized charges and overlooked transactions.

Third, the team delivers a profit and loss statement, a balance sheet and a cash flow statement on a steady schedule, written to be easy to read and suitable for sharing with lenders or investors. Companies whose records are behind can request a separate catch-up and cleanup project, however many months or years are involved.

How engagements work

The process starts with a free 30-minute call in which the team learns about the business. Next comes a review of current records, a search for gaps and a tailored plan. Most clients are fully onboarded within three to five business days. The firm works inside QuickBooks Online or Xero and can handle setup and management of either one.

Each client is paired with a single dedicated bookkeeper who stays with the account over time. There are no long-term contracts, and plan pricing depends on transaction volume. Inquiries receive a response within one business day.

Credentials, industries and values

Team members carry certifications issued by Intuit and Xero, including advanced QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor status, Xero Certified Advisor status and QuickBooks Online Payroll certification. The company highlights experience with consulting firms, restaurants, retailers and service businesses. Its stated values are accuracy, accessible expertise at fair prices for growing companies, and transparency about fees, numbers and account status.

For buyers focused on payables, the appeal lies in a combined approach: one certified bookkeeper looks after bills, vendor tax documents and reconciliation within the cloud accounting system the client already uses.