Our Services
Bookkeeping & payroll
built for North America.
North Ledger provides end-to-end financial operations for Canadian and US small businesses — from CRA-compliant reconciliation on QuickBooks or Xero, to cross-border GST/HST compliance, payroll, and monthly financial reporting.
What's included
Every engagement is scoped to your business. Most clients use a combination of these services — mix and match based on your transaction volume, team size, and compliance needs.
Full-Cycle Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
Core ServiceYour books closed by the 15th of the following month — without exception. Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, every month.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Core ServiceWe keep your vendors paid on time and your receivables moving — so you always know where your cash stands.
Financial Reporting & Dashboards
Core ServiceMonthly financials that actually tell you something. P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and KPI dashboards — in plain language.
Payroll Processing
Payroll Add-OnAccurate payroll for Canadian and US employees — CPP, EI, CRA remittances, T4s, ROEs, and W-2s handled end-to-end with zero compliance risk.
Catch-Up & Cleanup Bookkeeping
Catch-UpMonths or years behind? We specialize in historical cleanup — reconciling your books to a pristine baseline and getting you current fast.
Tax-Ready Prep & CPA Handoff
Year-EndWe prepare your books so your CPA's year-end process is a formality, not a scramble. Clean files, no open questions, no back-and-forth.
GST/HST & US Sales Tax Filing
ComplianceCross-border sales tax done right. We calculate your obligations in every jurisdiction, prepare accurate returns, and file on time — every quarter.
QuickBooks & Xero Setup
SetupStarting fresh or migrating from a desktop system? We design your chart of accounts, configure integrations, and build a workflow tuned to your industry.
Why North Ledger
The standard of work your business deserves.
Books by the 15th. Always.
Every client receives their monthly close package by the 15th of the following month. Not 'when we get to it' — by the 15th. We build our workflow around your deadline, not the other way around.
Dual-jurisdiction compliance.
Most bookkeepers handle one country. We handle both — CRA remittances and IRS compliance, GST/HST and US sales tax, T4s and W-2s. One firm, both sides of the border.
Direct access to your bookkeeper.
No ticketing system, no offshore triage. You communicate directly with the person working your books — by email, with responses within one business day.
CPA-ready by year-end.
We work in lockstep with your accountant so tax season is a non-event. Your CPA gets clean books, a trial balance, and working papers — not a pile of transactions to sort through.
We work in your software — no migration needed.
QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified · Xero Advisor Certified · CRA & IRS Compliant
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Guides related to our services
The Complete Guide to GST/HST for Canadian Small Businesses
Registration thresholds, input tax credits, provincial rates, and CRA filing requirements — the only guide you need.
How to Run Payroll for Small Businesses in Canada
CPP, EI, source deductions, CRA remittances, T4s, and ROEs — a step-by-step compliance guide.
QuickBooks Online vs. Xero: An Honest Comparison
As certified advisors on both platforms, here's our unbiased breakdown for Canadian and US small businesses.
Need a custom service package?
Every business is different. We'll scope a package around your transaction volume, industry, and growth stage — with flat monthly pricing and no long-term contract.