From Kokomo to Greentown, Russiaville, and beyond — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Howard County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
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Howard County is one of Indiana's most important manufacturing counties, anchored by Kokomo and the massive Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) transmission and EV battery operations. The county's economy has historically revolved around auto manufacturing — and today it's pivoting toward electric vehicle components.
IU Kokomo brings academic energy, Community Howard Regional Health provides healthcare stability, and the county's trades and service economy supports the manufacturing workforce. Affordable real estate and strong transportation access make it attractive for businesses that need space and highway connectivity.
Whether your business is headquartered in Kokomo or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.
The county seat and north-central Indiana's manufacturing hub — pivoting from traditional auto to EV components with a growing small business community.
Eastern Howard County — small-town community with local businesses, trades, and residential services.
Western Howard County community — local retail, trades, and family-oriented businesses.
Rural communities in Howard County — agriculture-adjacent businesses and local services.
Also serving all unincorporated Howard County communities and townships.
Serving the broader Kokomo metro including businesses in adjacent Tipton and Miami counties.
Serving Howard County means knowing it. Here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Howard County's economy has been built around auto manufacturing for over a century. Kokomo is called the "City of Firsts" — Elwood Haynes built one of America's first automobiles here in 1894, and the city became a major center for Chrysler/Delco Electronics manufacturing.
Stellantis (formerly FCA/Chrysler) operates multiple facilities in Kokomo, and the company's $2.5B investment in an EV battery plant is transforming the county's manufacturing future. Community Howard Regional Health is the primary healthcare employer. IU Kokomo serves 3,000+ students.
Today, Howard County is at an inflection point — transitioning from legacy auto manufacturing to next-generation EV production while diversifying into healthcare, professional services, and trades. The county's affordable cost of living and strong manufacturing workforce make it attractive for businesses that support industrial operations.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Howard County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.
Our flagship service. Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, and clean financial reports delivered to your inbox each month — without you lifting a finger. The financial foundation every Howard County business deserves.
Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it's 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.
New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.
Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.
We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what's coming in, what's going out, and what's overdue.
We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.
We understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Howard County's economy — from contractors to restaurants, healthcare to professional services.
Job costing, subcontractors, material expenses, and seasonal cash flow
Agent commissions, rental income, property expenses, and investor portfolios
Insurance billing coordination, payroll, and practice management
Supplier payments, raw material costs, production expense tracking
COGS, tip payroll, inventory management, and vendor reconciliation
Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean monthly financials
Parts inventory, labor tracking, warranty claims
Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation
"We run an electrical contracting company in Kokomo and do a lot of work supporting the Stellantis plants and new construction. Tides set up our job costing properly and handles our 1099s and payroll entries. Our books have never been this organized."
Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Kokomo, Greentown, Russiaville, and all unincorporated areas. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location within the county doesn't matter.
No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books before beginning regular monthly service.
Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395–$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.
We keep your books tax-ready and can work alongside your CPA or tax preparer on sales tax matters. We don't file returns directly, but we ensure all the supporting data is clean and organized for whoever handles your tax filings.
Most Howard County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.
We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.
Howard County is one of our markets in north-central Indiana, and we serve businesses across the entire region and beyond.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.
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Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.