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We believe every CEO deserves:

Numbers that make sense, strategy that feels simple, & a business that works for your life.

pos systems are kindof our thing

Keeping brick‑and‑mortar businesses thriving with clean books, visual reports, and profits you can actually see.

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Tourism + seasonal

Make the most of your summer rush—and actually breathe in the winter. We’ll keep your books and cash flow working year‑round, so your off‑season feels a lot less “off.”

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Food & Beverage

Serving lattes, local brews, or your signature bites? We’ll keep your inventory in check, help boost your margins, and show you exactly where your money’s flowing.

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retail stores

From payroll to inventory to daily sales, we handle the details so you can focus on your customers—while your books stay clean and your profits stay clear.

Clients Are Saying

Check out what our

Christina - Hot Shot Coffee

Elle is professional, thorough & efficient. She exceeded all my expectations when it came to accounting services. She has met every deadline she sets, communicates throughout the entire process & gives guidance as needed. I really recommend her to any small business who needs help getting their books in order & keeping it there! She is very trust worthy & gives my business a complete sense of relief that I haven’t known while in operation until she took me on as a client!

Casey - F/V Adventure

SE Bookkeeping has been great to work with for my business. They are very responsive and flexible meeting my bookkeeping needs.

Zach - Harbor Mountain Brewing

It has been great having Southeast Bookkeeping help us get our financials and monthly close outs in shape in so many ways. We really appreciate her being part of our team and all the insight she has provided.

Niccole - Coastal Building Supply

I cannot reccomend Elle enough! She has helped us with all 3 of our businesses and is a QBO pro!

meet the founder

Hi, I’m Elle!

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I started my career in the fast‑paced world of corporate finance, but by 2019, I knew I wanted something different. I built this business from the ground up, and by 2023, I left the corporate grind to go all in—serving the businesses I believe in most: resilient, community‑driven, and deeply rooted in Southeast Alaska.

Because here’s the thing: this work is about more than numbers.

We show up for the owners with big dreams and even bigger to‑do lists—the ones running their shops, pouring the coffee, signing the paychecks, and still showing up for family and community in this wild, beautiful place we get to call home.

Southeast Bookkeeping + Tax was built for you.

Today, with an incredible team behind me, we partner with businesses all across Alaska—keeping their books clean, reports gorgeous, and profits working for them.

Because at the end of the day, profit is freedom—and you deserve both.

How to get started

the process

1

Submit your inquiry form here.

2

You’ll get our services guide & a calendar link to book your discovery call.

3

We'll chat and find the perfect package to fit your needs