A small-business accountant
in Chicago.
Monthly bookkeeping and tax preparation for Chicago small businesses — from the Loop to Logan Square to everywhere in between. Flat monthly pricing. A real person you can email. Books current within 30 days — or your next month is free.
Serving Chicago and greater Cook County.
We work with small businesses from every corner of the city. Everything is delivered remotely — you send us what you have, we do the work, you approve. But we know the local terrain: Illinois' flat income tax rate, Cook County's layers of local taxes, and the Chicago small-business compliance calendar that catches every new owner off guard.
If your business runs in one of these neighborhoods (or anywhere within the Chicagoland metro, including the suburbs), we're a fit.
Curious what working with us looks like? Take a look at our services, see transparent pricing, or read about your first 30 days.
- The Loop
- Lincoln Park
- Logan Square
- Wicker Park
- Lakeview
- West Loop
- Pilsen
- Hyde Park
- Bucktown
- River North
- Bronzeville
- Evanston
Sound familiar? Here’s exactly what we do about it.
“I have a shoebox of receipts and no idea where to start.”
Send us the shoebox. We build your books from scratch. Your first month is on us if we can’t get you current within 30 days.
“My last accountant took 8 days to reply.”
Yes, it’s written into your invoice. We track it. You see it.
“I’m terrified of an IRS audit.”
Three specific checks, every return, every time. Ask us to walk you through them on your discovery call.
Four services. Zero jargon. Real deliverables.
Monthly bookkeeping
“The shoebox problem”
Send us anything. We categorise it. You get one clean report on the 5th of every month.
Tax preparation
“The 11pm-Google problem”
Federal, state, local. Every deduction. We file. You approve. Nobody Googles “K-1” at 11pm ever again.
Quarterly tax planning
“The “am I paying too much?” problem”
Every three months we tell you exactly what to owe — and how to owe less next year.
Audit support & representation
“The “the IRS just called” problem”
We pick up. We prepare the paperwork. We show up with you. You are not alone in that room.
Hi, I’m Njock.
I co-founded NJ’s Accounting and Tax Services because small businesses deserve an accountant who answers the email. I’m QuickBooks-certified, working on my CFO certification, and I’ve spent enough years doing this to know what a bad quarter feels like.
When you email us, I’m the one who answers. Not a receptionist, not a bot, not a junior.
What actually happens after you say yes.
Free. No pitch. We just listen and tell you if we’re a fit.
Last 3 months of receipts, statements, and last year’s return. That’s it.
End of month: you get a walkthrough call and a clean report on Day 30.
One check-in call per month. No surprises. Ever.
Questions Chicago small-business owners ask us most.
- Do you actually work with Chicago small businesses, or is this just an SEO page?
- We work with small businesses across the Chicago metro — every neighborhood listed above, plus the suburbs. All work is delivered remotely, but we know Illinois and Cook County filing rules cold. If we don't think we're a fit, we'll tell you on the discovery call — free.
- How does Illinois' flat income tax work for my small business?
- Illinois uses a flat income tax rate that applies to both individuals and businesses — no brackets. For pass-through entities (LLCs, S-corps), the income flows to your personal return. We handle the calculation and estimated payments so you're never surprised at filing time.
- What local taxes does Chicago add on top of the state?
- Chicago layers several local taxes — personal property lease tax, Chicago use tax, and a higher combined sales tax rate that's one of the steepest in the nation. If you sell goods or taxable services within city limits, we map exactly what you owe and set the schedule so nothing slips.
- Do I need to worry about Illinois' pass-through entity tax (PTE)?
- If you operate as an S-corp or partnership, Illinois offers an elective PTE tax that can help you work around the federal SALT deduction cap. Whether it saves you money depends on your specific situation. We run the numbers during quarterly planning and tell you straight — opt in or skip it.
- Are you a CPA firm? Do I need one for a Chicago small business?
- Njock is an accountant, not a CPA — which is honestly what most small businesses actually need. If your situation calls for CPA-level representation (Illinois DOR audit, IRS field audit, complex M&A), we'll say so upfront and either bring in a CPA partner or refer you out. No ego, no upsell.
- Do you have a Chicago office I can visit?
- No — and we're transparent about it. We keep overhead low so we can charge $299/mo instead of $600. Every client works with us over email, video, and phone. If in-person matters to you, we'll tell you honestly on the discovery call so you can decide.
Three tiers. All-in. Every price is what you pay.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Annual tax return
- Email support (4-hr SLA)
- Everything in Essential
- Quarterly tax planning
- Monthly 30-min call
- Dedicated advisor
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll for up to 10
- Unlimited quick-question calls
Ready to hand over the shoebox?
15 minutes. No pitch. Just a look at where you are.