OUR SERVICES
The Details Handled.
The Bigger Picture in View.
Ongoing bookkeeping and payroll support, alongside focused implementation and project expertise.
01
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliations, and monthly close. Catch-up bookkeeping scoped as needed.
04
Payroll System Implementation
Launch or migrate a payroll platform, with requirements planning, data conversion, configuration coordination, testing and go-live support.
02
Account & Payroll Reconciliations
Focused reviews of payroll liabilities, tax accounts and general ledger balances to investigate discrepancies and support corrections.
05
Payroll Project Management
Lead defined initiatives within existing operations, including historical corrections, process redesign, provider issue resolution and year-end readiness.
03
Payroll Management
Recurring payroll processing, input validation, pre-payroll reviews and coordination with your team and provider.
06
Financial Reporting
Monthly financial statements, trend summaries and explanations that help you assess business performance.
Engagements that Fit the Work.
Monthly engagements for ongoing services. Project-based proposals for implementations, reconciliations and special initiatives. Scope, deliverables and fees agreed before work begins.
For small and midsize businesses, including hospitality and professional services.
A Team Invested
In Your Business.
Dedicated points of contact, defined responsibilities and experienced oversight keep work moving as your business grows.
OUR APPROACH
Personal Service.
Shared Accountability.
A responsive team, established processes and experienced oversight built for a lasting working relationship.
01
Know the Business
We learn your operations, pay schedules, systems and priorities before defining the engagement.
02
Establish the Rhythm
Named points of contact, agreed deadlines and documented responsibilities keep everyone aligned.
03
Review the Details
Defined review steps, reconciliations and issue tracking support dependable delivery.
04
Stay Connected
Secure document exchange and scheduled check-ins make remote collaboration practical.
OUR APPROACH
Personal Service.
Shared Accountability.
A responsive team, established processes and experienced oversight built for a lasting working relationship.
01
Know the Business
We learn your operations, pay schedules, systems and priorities before defining the engagement.
02
Establish the Rhythm
Named points of contact, agreed deadlines and documented responsibilities keep everyone aligned.
03
Review the Details
Defined review steps, reconciliations and issue tracking support dependable delivery.
04
Stay Connected
Secure document exchange and scheduled check-ins make remote collaboration practical.
From Introduction To Ongoing Support.
A simple, structured process designed around your business.
01
Discover your needs
02
Agree on scope and fees
03
Coordinate the handover
ABOUT COUNTER & QUILL
Experienced Leadership.
Personal Attention.
Counter & Quill was founded by Ashley Askew, a payroll and benefits executive with 15 years of experience in finance and payroll leadership across multistate, multilocation operations. She brings that same discipline to growing businesses through clear processes, careful review, and accurate, timely payroll processing and filings.
Every client works with a small, consistent team, with each engagement tailored to how their business runs. Our approach combines experienced oversight with responsive communication and dependable support.
Based in Westlake Village, California.
Serving businesses remotely nationwide.
CONTACT
Request a Consultation
Monthly engagements for ongoing support. Project-based proposals for defined work.