From Bloomington to Ellettsville and beyond — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Monroe County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
Monroe County is anchored by Bloomington and Indiana University — the state's flagship public university. IU drives an enormous economy of student services, healthcare, technology, and professional services, making Monroe County one of the most economically dynamic counties in southern Indiana.
Beyond the university, Bloomington has developed a thriving tech sector (Cook Group, IU Health), a vibrant arts and restaurant scene, and a growing professional services community. The combination of university talent, quality of life, and relative affordability attracts entrepreneurs and small businesses across every industry.
Whether your business is headquartered in Bloomington or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.
The county seat and home to Indiana University — a vibrant college town with a thriving arts scene, tech sector, and diverse small business economy.
Western Monroe County — growing suburban community with retail, trades, and service businesses.
Small community in northwest Monroe County — limestone heritage, local trades, and residential services.
Southern Monroe County community near Lake Monroe — tourism-adjacent businesses and local services.
Eastern Monroe County — rural community with local businesses, trades, and agriculture-adjacent services.
Also serving Clear Creek, Stanford, and all unincorporated Monroe County communities.
Serving Monroe County means knowing it. Here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Monroe County's identity is defined by Indiana University, founded in 1820. IU Bloomington enrolls 45,000+ students and employs over 10,000 people, making it by far the county's largest economic engine. The university's research output has spawned tech companies, healthcare innovations, and a professional services ecosystem.
Cook Group, the global medical device company, is headquartered in Bloomington — making Monroe County a significant player in life sciences manufacturing. IU Health Bloomington Hospital is the primary healthcare anchor, while the county's limestone industry has shaped southern Indiana's built environment for over a century.
Today, Monroe County combines a university-driven economy with a growing tech sector, a nationally recognized arts and dining scene, and outdoor recreation businesses around Lake Monroe and the Hoosier National Forest. That diversity creates demand for bookkeeping across nearly every industry vertical.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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
COGS, tip payroll, inventory management, and vendor reconciliation
Insurance billing coordination, payroll, and practice management
Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean monthly financials
MRR tracking, ASC 606, investor-ready books
Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation
Seasonal revenue, equipment costs, instructor payroll
"We own a restaurant near the IU campus and Tides completely transformed our bookkeeping. Tipped payroll, food costs, and seasonal revenue swings — they handle it all. Our CPA was amazed at how clean everything was this tax season."
Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Bloomington, Ellettsville, 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe County is our anchor market in southern Indiana, and we serve businesses across the entire region and beyond.
Martinsville
Spencer
Nashville
Bedford
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.