Evansville is the economic engine of southern Indiana — and great books are the foundation of every business that grows with it. Tides Bookkeeping provides remote bookkeeping, payroll support, and monthly financial reporting for Evansville business owners who'd rather focus on running their business than managing their books.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
Sitting on the Ohio River at the crossroads of Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois, Evansville is the largest city in southern Indiana and the commercial hub of the Tri-State region. From Berry Global's plastics headquarters to Old National Bank and the Deaconess Health System, major employers anchor an economy that supports thousands of small businesses — contractors, restaurants, professional services, and more.
That scale creates opportunity — and financial complexity. Business owners in Evansville need clean books, clear cash flow visibility, and a partner who can keep up with them as they scale.
Evansville anchors the Indiana-Kentucky-Illinois Tri-State area, drawing workers and customers from across three states.
From Berry Global and Toyota (nearby Princeton) to healthcare and banking — Evansville's economy spans heavy industry, services, and small business.
Indiana's low tax burden, right-to-work status, and strong infrastructure make Evansville an attractive home base for entrepreneurs.
Evansville is more than a zip code — it's the largest city in southern Indiana and the beating heart of the Tri-State region. Understanding its neighborhoods, employers, history, and economy is how we serve our clients better.
Founded in 1812 on a bend of the Ohio River, Evansville grew as a river-trade hub and industrial powerhouse. During World War II the city built LST landing ships and P-47 Thunderbolts, earning it the nickname "Refrigerator Capital" for its appliance manufacturing that followed.
As heavy manufacturing evolved, Evansville diversified. Berry Global (formerly Berry Plastics) grew into a Fortune 500 company headquartered downtown. Old National Bank, founded in 1834, is Indiana's oldest bank. The Toyota Motor Manufacturing plant in nearby Princeton brought thousands of auto-sector jobs to the region.
Today Evansville's economy blends advanced manufacturing, healthcare (Deaconess Health System and Ascension St. Vincent), two universities, a revitalized downtown along the riverfront, and a growing small business community across the West Side, East Side, and North Side.
Seven core bookkeeping services, all delivered remotely — designed specifically for the pace and complexity of Evansville's growing small business economy.
Your most important financial foundation. We categorize every transaction, reconcile every account, and deliver clean P&L and balance sheet reports to your inbox every month — so you always know exactly where your Evansville business stands financially.
Got months or years of backlog? We clean it all up so you can move forward with an accurate set of books — ready for your CPA and ready for decisions.
Starting fresh or inheriting a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts tailored to your industry and business model.
Every account reconciled every month — ensuring your books match your bank statements and every transaction is accounted for accurately.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that are easy to read, understand, and act on — delivered every month, on time.
We track what you owe and what's owed to you, keeping your cash flow picture clear and your vendor relationships organized.
We ensure payroll expenses hit your books correctly every pay period, syncing with your payroll processor to keep everything reconciled and tax-ready.
We work with business owners across every major industry in Evansville — from downtown restaurants and Haynie's Corner shops to West Side medical practices, manufacturing suppliers, and Tri-State service businesses.
Job costing, subcontractor payments, material expenses, seasonal flow
Inventory costs, vendor management, equipment depreciation, multi-entity books
Medical practices, dental offices, wellness centers — payroll and insurance billing support
COGS, tip payroll, vendor reconciliation, inventory management
Commission tracking, rental income, investor portfolios, property expenses
Consultants, attorneys, accountants, engineers — clean monthly P&L
Fleet expenses, fuel tracking, multi-state compliance, per-mile costing
Inventory costs, merchant fees, online and in-store reconciliation
There's no shortage of bookkeepers in Evansville — but most are local firms with hourly billing, slow turnarounds, and outdated processes. Tides was built differently.
We're not a local firm that went remote reluctantly. We were built remote-first from day one, which means faster delivery, better systems, and no overhead passed to you.
One flat rate based on your transaction volume. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no "extra work" fees. You know exactly what you're paying every month.
We don't just hand you a spreadsheet. Clean, readable reports with plain-language summaries — so you can make real business decisions from your financials.
Tax season gets dramatically easier when your books are maintained properly year-round. Most clients report lower CPA bills after working with Tides.
We earn your business every month. No lock-in agreements, no early termination fees. If we're not delivering, you can leave. That keeps us sharp.
All plans include monthly P&L, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, and dedicated support. Payroll bookkeeping support available as an add-on.
View Full Pricing & Sign Up →"I run a contracting company on the West Side and my books were always behind — especially during our busy season. Tides took over and within a month everything was caught up and organized. Now I get a clean report every month, my CPA loves it, and I can actually see where my money is going. Best decision I made for my business."
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It depends on how far behind you are, but most catch-up projects are completed within 2–4 weeks. We work methodically through each month, ensure everything is accurate, and give you a clean set of books before beginning regular monthly service.
We work in QuickBooks Online for your bookkeeping and Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your financials. If you're not on QBO yet, we can set it up as part of onboarding.
Absolutely. We can coordinate directly with your CPA or tax preparer — sharing access to QuickBooks, exporting reports in whatever format they need, and making tax season as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
No setup fees. You pay your first month's rate after onboarding is complete and we've begun your first month of bookkeeping. We also offer a satisfaction guarantee on your first month of service.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll review your current situation, walk you through our process, and give you an exact quote. If it's a fit, we'll start onboarding right away — most Evansville clients are up and running within a week.
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. We work month to month and believe our results speak for themselves. If for any reason Tides isn't the right fit, you can cancel with 30 days' notice and we'll ensure a smooth transition.
Not at all. We serve businesses across all of Vanderburgh County, the full Tri-State region, and small businesses nationwide. Location doesn't matter — our process is 100% remote and works just as well anywhere in the country.
100% remote bookkeeping for small businesses across Indiana and throughout the United States.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll review your current situation and give you a clear, honest picture of what it will take to get your Evansville business financially clean.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed
Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.