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.

Tidwell Bookkeeping team together in the Atascadero office
Your local team.
Your long-term bookkeeping partner.

Careful work.
People you can count on.

QuickBooks ProAdvisor expertiseAward: Best Bookkeeping Service, Best of North SLO County 2021, 2024, 202525 years serving San Luis Obispo CountyMember of the Atascadero Chamber of CommerceRemote service · Atascadero office meetings

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.

Tidwell team members reviewing records together at an office computer

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 Tidwell

Our 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.

Jessica SteelyPresidentSemmes & Co. Builders, Inc.

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.

George McClellanTechnical Sales ManagerREC Solar US, LLC

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.

Let’s make room for what’s next

Focus on your business.
We’ll handle the books.

Call (805) 462-8608