Atascadero · Central Coast · California
Clear books.
A clearer way
forward.
Thoughtful bookkeeping, payroll, and certified payroll support. So you can spend less time sorting the numbers and more time running your business.
Personal attention. Shared expertise. Steady support.

Your long-term bookkeeping partner.
Our services
Practical support for your business finances.
Whether you need to catch up on backlogged transactions or find a long-term bookkeeping partner, we build our services around the way your business works.
Monthly bookkeeping
Reconciled accounts, organized transactions, and clear financials on a dependable monthly schedule.
Learn more about Monthly BookkeepingPayroll
California payroll services for employee pay, direct deposit, payroll tax deposits and year-end filings, connected to your books.
Learn more about California payroll servicesPrevailing wage & certified payroll
California DIR eCPR, certified payroll records, and fringe benefit tracking for public works projects.
Learn more about Prevailing Wage & Certified PayrollCatch-up bookkeeping & QuickBooks cleanup
Rebuild backlogged records, resolve QuickBooks errors, and get a clear path back to current books.
Learn more about Catch-Up Bookkeeping & QuickBooks CleanupSales tax filing
Sales tax tracking, jurisdiction-based calculations, return filing, and remittance support.
Learn more about Sales Tax FilingFinancial reporting
Profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that help you make informed decisions.
Learn more about Financial ReportingConstruction bookkeeping
Job costing, payroll, certified payroll and sales tax filing support for contractors and trades, connected to monthly bookkeeping.
Learn more about Construction bookkeepingVirtual bookkeeping in California
California bookkeeping services delivered virtually from our Atascadero office, including monthly books, payroll, cleanup and certified payroll.
Learn more about Virtual bookkeeping in California
A personal partnership
A whole team behind your books.
Your account is handled by a team, so you never depend on one person. We bring careful bookkeeping, clear communication, and a personal understanding of your business to the work we do together.
Some local CPAs ask their clients to have Tidwell keep the books. Bookkeeping and payroll are all we do, so your account isn't set aside when tax season hits. We work alongside your CPA to keep your records ready for their tax work.
We work remotely across California, with meetings at our Atascadero office by arrangement.
Get to know TidwellOur specialty
The details matter. Especially in certified payroll.
Public works projects bring specialized reporting requirements. We help with California DIR eCPR, certified payroll records, and fringe benefit tracking, using the wage rates and classifications you provide.
Explore certified payroll- 01California DIR eCPR submissions
- 02Certified payroll & Davis-Bacon reporting
- 03Fringe benefit tracking
- 04Connected bookkeeping & job costing
In our clients’ words
Good work begins
with good relationships.
Personal attention and dependable support, in the words of the people we work with.
Tidwell Bookkeeping has been part of the Semmes & Co Team for over a decade. They are solid as a rock, making my job easier. With the extensive reporting and legal filings required these days, it is relieving to have their vast experience driving these deliverables, enabling my corporation to operate confidently and without penalty. I speak of the level of competence at Tidwell Bookkeeping with great enthusiasm, however, I certainly would be remiss if I failed to mention how absolutely pleasant and upbeat their staff remains and what a positive impact that has on the morale of my entire team. I would emphatically refer Tidwell Bookkeeping to anyone looking to kick their business up to the next level of professionalism.
We engaged Tidwell Bookkeeping Services for project-based work, and it has worked out better than could be imagined. Tidwell Bookkeeping is dedicated and focused on doing what it takes to make sure the customer's needs are met. They showed excellent flexibility and provided innovative solutions as the project scope changed and tasks shifted. They are experts in their field: organized, timely, and a real pleasure to work with.
A few things you may be wondering.
Can we work together virtually?
Yes. We work remotely across California, with meetings at our Atascadero office by arrangement. Remote payroll uses direct deposit; paper checks are not offered remotely.
Can you help if my books are behind?
Yes. Our catch-up bookkeeping and QuickBooks cleanup services help reconcile historical accounts, correct entries, and organize your records before moving into a regular monthly schedule.
Where should I start?
Schedule a call or send an inquiry. Our team will listen to what you need and discuss a service mix, scope, and next steps for your business.
Areas we serve
We work remotely across San Luis Obispo County and California, with meetings at our Atascadero office by arrangement.
- Paso Robles
- Templeton
- San Luis Obispo
- Arroyo Grande
- Santa Maria
- Atascadero
- Avenal
- Avila Beach
- Bakersfield
- Buellton
- Cambria
- Carmel Valley Village
- Cayucos
- Coalinga
- Corcoran
- Delano
- Farmersville
- Firebaugh
- Goleta
- Gonzales
- Goshen
- Greenfield
- Grover Beach
- Guadalupe
- Hanford
- Huron
- Kerman
- King City
- Kingsburg
- Lake Nacimiento
- Lemoore
- Lompoc
- Los Alamos
- Los Olivos
- Los Osos
- McFarland
- Mendota
- Montecito
- Morro Bay
- Nipomo
- Oceano
- Orcutt
- Parlier
- Pismo Beach
- Porterville
- Salinas
- San Joaquin
- San Miguel
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Margarita
- Santa Ynez
- Selma
- Shafter
- Shandon
- Soledad
- Solvang
- Tulare
- Vandenberg Village
- Visalia
- Wasco
Let’s make room for what’s next
