📍 Thurston County, Washington

Bookkeeping for
Thurston County
Businesses.

From Olympia outward, Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Thurston County, Washington. 100% remote. Clean books every month.

No setup fees  ·  Cancel anytime  ·  100% Remote

Thurston County
Serving All of Thurston County
100% remote · every city & community
📍 About Thurston County

Washington's State Capital County.

Thurston County is home to Olympia, Washington's state capital. State government is the dominant employer, surrounded by a small-business economy of professional services, healthcare, the Port of Olympia, Evergreen State College, and a well-known downtown farmers market and food scene.

We serve businesses across the county — Olympia, and the smaller communities in between.

What We Offer

Everything Thurston County
Businesses Need to Stay
Financially Clean.

Seven core bookkeeping services, all delivered remotely — designed specifically for the pace and complexity of Thurston County's growing small business economy.

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Catch-Up Bookkeeping

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.

Any PeriodTax-Ready
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Setup & Cleanup

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.

QuickBooks Setup
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Bank Reconciliation

Every account reconciled every month — ensuring your books match your bank statements and every transaction is accounted for accurately.

All AccountsMonthly
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Financial Reporting

P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that are easy to read, understand, and act on — delivered every month, on time.

P&LCash Flow
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Accounts Payable & Receivable

We track what you owe and what's owed to you, keeping your cash flow picture clear and your vendor relationships organized.

AP / AR
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Payroll Bookkeeping Support

We ensure payroll expenses hit your books correctly every pay period, syncing with your payroll processor to keep everything reconciled and tax-ready.

Payroll EntriesTax Sync
The WA Tax Angle

No income tax — but the B&O tax is the catch.

Washington has no personal income tax, but businesses owe the state Business & Occupation (B&O) tax on gross receipts — total revenue, with no deduction for costs — at rates that vary by activity (as of 2026; confirm current rates). Add high combined sales tax and, in many cities, a local B&O tax on top, and accurate gross-revenue tracking matters more here than in most states. That is exactly what we keep clean for Thurston County businesses.

Why Tides

Why Thurston County Business
Owners Choose Tides.

There's no shortage of bookkeepers in Thurston County — but most are local firms with hourly billing, slow turnarounds, and outdated processes. Tides was built differently.

Built Remote — Optimized for It

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.

Flat Monthly Pricing — No Surprises

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.

Reports You Can Actually Use

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.

Your CPA Will Love You

Tax season gets dramatically easier when your books are maintained properly year-round. Most clients report lower CPA bills after working with Tides.

No Contracts. Cancel Anytime.

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.

Thurston County Monthly Pricing

Starter (up to $25k/mo expenses) $299/mo
Essential (up to $50k/mo expenses) $395/mo
Scale (up to $125k/mo expenses) $895/mo
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All plans include monthly P&L, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, and dedicated support. Payroll bookkeeping support available as an add-on.

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FAQ

Common Questions from Thurston County Owners.

Yes. Because we work 100% remotely, we serve businesses everywhere in Thurston County — Olympia and every surrounding community — the same way: clean books every month through secure bank feeds and cloud accounting, no in-person meetings required.
Yes. Consultants, agencies, and firms that serve the state and local governments make up a big part of Thurston County's economy. We handle project and retainer tracking, contractor payments, and clean books that stand up to review.
Service businesses generally pay a higher B&O rate on gross receipts than retailers or manufacturers (as of 2026 — confirm current rates), with no deduction for expenses. We track your gross revenue precisely so your filing is right and predictable.
Most Thurston County clients are fully onboarded within a week. We connect to your bank and accounting software through secure read-only feeds, pull in recent history, and get your first clean month turned around fast — all remotely, with nothing to drop off.
Thurston County's Bookkeeping Partner

Let's Get Your Thurston County
Business Financially Clean.

Book a free 15-minute call. We'll tell you exactly what your books need — no pressure.

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Local & State Resources

Business & Tax Resources

Official resources for Thurston County businesses — registering, filing B&O and sales tax, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.