In early 2008, Julie had been juggling several part-time office manager positions at local small businesses when she realized the part she really loved was the bookkeeping. Alex joked that Julie was spending more time in QuickBooks than on Facebook, so why not turn it into a business? And so Backyard Bookkeeper was born.
As it turns out, Julie finds bookkeeping fascinating. She loves looking at unique financial transactions, analyzing their moving parts, and coming up with the best strategy to record and track them.
Alex, on the other hand, has been an entrepreneur since her childhood in Hungary, and loves nothing more than to help small businesses grow and provide jobs to others.
Together, we have built Backyard Bookkeeper and Backyard Payroll into organizations that provide remote part-time work to qualified bookkeepers and payroll specialists who enjoy the work for its own sake. Julie passes on her skills to the next generation of bookkeepers, teaching them big-picture thinking and best practices in accounting, while Alex leads our company strategy and vision.
We are not your average bookkeepers!

THE SUPERHEROES
YOUR TEAM
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Jess is our Operations and Hr manager and Tech Support expert, but honestly, she is our superhero. She likes doing things well and making sure everyone she is with feels happier when they leave. Her background includes teaching technology, running an office, bookkeeping, and protecting the world from evil one joyful moment at a time.
Her passions include extreme sports, building and fixing stuff, making music, playing everywhere she is, and learning.

Jenny loves working with financial information because she enjoys the process to organize it and use it to make decisions. She enjoys reading, throwing parties, and watching her kids play sports, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jenny has exceptional organization skills. She is famous for being thorough. All of her clients benefit from this approach.

Susan loves bookkeeping and problem solving through numbers. She remembers as a child, always wanting to play the part of the “banker” or the “money collector”. She enjoys socializing with her husband and her friends. In her down time, you will find her exercising, reading, or enjoying her two children’s sporting events.
Susan has comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of accounting because of her 15 years of experience as a bookkeeper, . She is also a talented saleswoman, and as our most outgoing and social bookkeeper, she enjoys networking with our clients and commercial partners.

Breanna has been a “super organizer” her whole life. She is always looking for new ways to clear out clutter and make things more efficient. This helped contribute to her desire to get a degree in accounting. She now has 14 years experience doing bookkeeping and taxes. She gets a little excited when an account doesn’t reconcile, because it means she gets to do a little detective work and solve the mystery!
In her spare time, you will find Breanna doing something with her family, reading, running, or being crafty and creative. She’s constantly finding new skills to add to her belt, from crocheting to cake decorating. She loves learning new things, no matter the subject.

Angie has loved accounting ever since she got her first job in accounts payable at age 19. Since then, she has continued her accounting career in various industries, including radio stations, TV, and advertising. She earned a BS in finance in 2009.
Angie also has a knack for cooking and sewing and everything DIY. She enjoys entertaining and cooking for others, and loves having her kids help. During her downtime, she enjoys going swimming, camping, or doing anything out in the sun.

Lori’s love for organization carries over into her bookkeeping. For over 20 years, she has helped business owners maintain clean and accurate books. She recognizes the importance of good client relationships. She always strives hard to exceed expectations.
Being a wife and mom are still Lori’s favorite roles. She enjoys cooking for her family, exercising for her peace of mind and traveling to take a break from it all. She never met a piece of chocolate that she didn’t love.

Janelle’s goal when she earned her Accounting Degree was to be able to work from home so she can take care of her kids. Fifteen years after earning her accounting degree she has achieved that goal. She worked for a law firm in the Salt Lake Valley for four years before joining Backyard Bookkeeper. She enjoys the black and white of numbers and the flexibility of accounting.

Kristen is a true accounting nerd. She loves to reconcile accounts and problem solve with financial information. Job cost accounting is her favorite accounting topic. With an MBA and an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Westminster College, she feels right at home doing your bookkeeping.
When she isn’t working you will find her at the soccer field watching her boys play comp soccer. She enjoys hanging out with her dogs, crafting, and watching her boys play soccer. GOOOOAAAALLLL!!!

Barbara loves the process of organizing in all parts of her world. She especially likes working out financial “puzzles” For over 20 years, she has worked with both small and large businesses to help keep accurate financials. She enjoys getting to know her clients and understand their individual business personalities & specific needs.
When not working on bookkeeping, she enjoys traveling, cooking, baking, being with people, and almost anything art-related. Her attention to detail has helped her create award-winning quilts.

Cassandra is fairly new to the bookkeeping world but has years of customer service experience along with a love of making all her numbers add up and checking off all the boxes! She loves to travel with the hubby and or her siblings. She loves to be in the mountains whether it’s hiking or skiing. She’s seen more than a few mountain tops where the vista alone has increased her appreciation of the opportunity to even be there. Oh, and you will probably find her reading a good romance novel and munching on Funyuns in her spare time.

Jamey loves puzzles and finding the missing piece. Math has always been her favorite subject. She would gladly take two math classes if she could skip out of some of the other required subjects. Jamey earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southern Utah University and has nine years of experience in owning her own business. Jamey enjoys cycling with friends, kayaking with family, and spending time with her husband and kids.

Julie-Ann has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Even though she is somewhat new to the accounting industry, she feels like this is home. Working behind the scenes to make sure everything is in its place and accurate is a great satisfaction to her. She has an eye for detail and loves keeping her schedule tidy and organized.
Outside of work Julie-Ann spends her time chasing her kids around, traveling, eating brownies, watching professional soccer, and dreaming of the beach.

Mindi is one who wants to get things done well. She loves taking care of her clients and making sure every penny reconciles. She is always looking for ways to improve her bookkeeping and her skill set. When she’s not bookkeeping, Mindi loves spending time with her family, cars, and crafting.

Mindy enjoys helping clients organize their information, so they can use it to make informed business decisions. She has a background in customer service, payroll, and bookkeeping. She’s detail-oriented and loves to problem solve. Numbers have always played a big part in her life. She even tries to convince her daughter of the necessity of using math daily.
Mindy loves spending time with her husband and kids whether that be camping together, watching their sporting events, or just hanging out at home. She tells far more dad jokes than anyone should, but her kids secretly love it!

Aaron holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Utah. Before returning to school to finish his degree, he enjoyed self-employment in Las Vegas while cleaning up bank-owned houses. He loves being meticulous, detail-oriented, and thorough. While in school, he became a certified Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel and competed in the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Case Competition.
Outside of bookkeeping, Aaron is an aspiring actor in film/TV and voiceover and is proud to be a nerd. He reads comic books, plays old video games, studies superhero/sci-fi movies, and builds computers.


Autumn has her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University-Idaho. From the moment she began her first accounting class, she knew it was where she belonged. Autumn has always been known for dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s in everything she does and loves that bookkeeping allows her to do that for her job!
Autumn loves eating spicy food, going on outings with her husband and three kids, listening to audiobooks, and doing High Fitness.

Teresa has been bookkeeping for over 20 years now. She feels immense excitement when everything becomes sorted and reconciled. She likes the organization of financials and the reality that it brings. In her spare time, Teresa loves to be with her family, especially on road trips.
Teresa has a degree in Management Information Systems. This technology background benefits her every day.

When Shay enrolled in her first accounting class in high school, she discovered her love for numbers and ability to pay attention to detail. She finds great satisfaction in balancing her checkbook and finishing items on her to-do list. Shay strives to develop strong working relationships with her clients by meeting expectations and communicating effectively.
Shay’s favorite responsibility is being a wife and mother of four. She enjoys evening walks, game nights, and vacations with her family. In her free time (which is in short supply), she takes naps, eats chocolate, and knits.

Rachel’s love for numbers and solving problems started in her high school accounting class. That class pushed her to pursue bookkeeping for small businesses, of which she has several years’ experience. Rachel’s motivation comes from calendars, schedules, rules, and routines, which makes payroll processes her favorite.
Outside the office, Rachel loves hiking, baking, and going on vacation. She is a mom to six incredible kids. She would love to always be in the mountains or on the beach. Her favorite days are when she can spend time with her husband watching her kids perform in sports and other activities.

essica’s payroll career began as an owner and office administrator of a construction company. Along with 10+ years of customer service experience, she not only enjoys working with others but also working with finances. She finds peace in organizing, scheduling, and focusing on the details.
Outside of work, you may find her off-roading or camping alongside her husband and their 2 kids. She also loves to read, craft, and bake.

Lois is Backyard Bookkeeper’s in-house accountant extraordinaire. She brings detail-oriented and precise work to any team she is on.
Lois retired after 35 years of working with computer systems and cybersecurity. Bookkeeping fills a need to keep busy and funds her world travel ambitions.

Chrissy’s job description says that she is a ninja although most people would call her an administrative assistant. She spends her time behind the scenes making sure that things run smoothly and efficiently. She has always enjoyed puzzles and loves the thrill of being able to “solve” whatever issues arise. Problems that can be solved with a spreadsheet are always a treat!
Chrissy’s background involves a wide variety of jobs (librarian, ASL educational interpreter, marketing associate, secretary, etc.) and positions as her interests are as encompassing as possible. When she isn’t saving the world using her ninja skills she can be found playing outside with her boys.

As the CEO, Alex is the glue that holds the company together. Responsible for marketing, client relations, and business development, she ensures that Backyard Bookkeeper offers consistent, reliable, and friendly service to all its clients.
Alex has been working most of her life and has a knack for knowing what people need. She keeps our bookkeepers in line when they party too hard. Alex loves Coke, Tom Cruise, and Mini Coopers, and won’t eat anything she can see onions in.

Julie is an expert bookkeeper and accountant. Since the founding of Backyard Bookkeeper in 2008, she has worked with over 500 different companies in a wide variety of industries, including construction, nonprofit, health care, consulting, retail sales, online sales, legal, entertainment, real estate, and many more. Her latest interest is bookkeeping for businesses that involve cryptocurrency and digital assets like NFTs.
Julie also does most of the actual number crunching for the business and would rather play on Quickbooks than Facebook. She has a weakness for superhero movies, Rachmaninov, and chocolate, and loves reading in her spare time.
Join Our Team
BOOKKEEPER & PAYROLL JOB OPENINGS
Are you one of those rare people who actually LIKES accounting and payroll?
Is resolving tax and HR questions the most satisfying thing in the world to you?
Do you love puzzles and logic problems?
Are you looking for meaningful work that will be personally fulfilling, that you can accomplish part-time while still taking care of your family and other personal needs?
Do you enjoy learning new software and figuring out technical tricks to do things more efficiently?
Even though you are already great at organizing and calendaring, are you even better at checking things off on your to-do list?
Are you a resident of the United States?
If you answered yes to the questions above and have the necessary qualifications (see below), please follow the link at the bottom of this page to view open positions and apply!
WHY WORK FOR US?

Flexible hours – as few as 15 hours a week and as many as 25-30 if you want to work up to it, from the comfort of your own home

Learn new skills, software, and systems while participating in our company training programs

Interact with lots of interesting people and companies in varying industries

Have a variety of ongoing projects, rather than keeping the same routine every day and week
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

People who are self-motivated, able to work effectively under deadlines without much supervision, and have excellent follow-through

Bookkeepers with Quickbooks experience and expertise

Team players with excellent communication skills, including through email, phone, video chat, and other online media, and who are able to respond to messages within one day

Bookkeepers with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles
Click here to view open positions and apply!
Susan

Why do I like working for backyard bookkeeper??? I really enjoy our wonderful team that we have created. I get asked all the time,”why don’t you just go out on your own and do this?” My answer is because the TEAM at backyard bookkeeper is complete. We all have strengths that we bring to the group and this is what makes us a fabulous company to work for!!!
Chrissy

Working at Backyard Bookkeeper is the dream job that I didn’t even know I was looking for. I get to work with amazing people each and every day. Each day is different from the day before and so I never get stuck in a mundane rut. There is flexibility in the hours that I can work. This means that I can have the best of both worlds by being able to work and still take care of my family. I have never worked for a company that cares as much about their employees as Backyard Bookkeeper. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of their team.
Chip

As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve worked with many accounting firms over the last thirty years. Backyard Accounting is by far my favorite! Working with Alex and Julie and their team has been a fantastic experience. They make accounting simple and easy, and they always go above and beyond. I highly recommend Backyard Accounting! You’ll thank me, and so will your CPA. – Chip Hopper, BookJedi, Futurist, Author.
Shahrad

“Ashley is very good at her job and very responsive. Her client-centered approach is fantastic.”
Gina

They fit our needs! Backyard Bookkeeper is great. We are a small non-profit that needs reliable bookkeeping services. BYB is perfect for our agency. Julie is available and helpful whenever we have questions and she is familiar with the specific needs of non-profit rules. We appreciate the flexibility and energy they put into keeping us going.
Sandy

I’ve been very happy with the services provided by Backyard Bookkeeper. As a business owner, it’s good to know I don’t need to worry about the bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll. Jenny and Julie have always been there when I have a question, and I truly appreciate their ability to not only do the work, but to be my teachers when I have a question. I highly recommend Backyard Bookkeeper to any business owner.
Susan
We have greatly appreciated EVERYTHING that Backyard Bookeeper has done for us at Sovegna. You have truly met our needs, and I am very grateful for that and being able to be rest assured that my employees’ needs have been readily met. Thank you again to everyone for all of your great work!
Allison

I was looking for a position and a company where I could utilize my skills from my previous workplaces, work from home and work with very capable and dependable people. I was very fortunate to become a part of this team where it’s not focused on being competitive and stepping on each others toes to get to the top, but very much centered on a team effort to take care of our client’s needs. There are also many opportunities for commissions, bonuses and pay increases, which is all the more reason to want to work for this company!”
Cindy
I contacted Julie DeLong on two separate occasions for help with some bookkeeping issues that I was having. Julie responded immediately and helped me solve my problems. She understood every issue that I was having and gave me clear, concise resolutions for each. Having her as a resource has made my job so much easier! I highly recommend her and am so grateful to have her to turn to when I have a problem!
Tami
I am thrilled with the service I have had from Julie with Backyard Bookkeeper! A recent computer crash left me with a feeling of dread. After trying to install/restore backup on my own – I encountered errors and was at a standstill. Julie was prompt to respond to my problem, arranged for a time when we could work on a resolution, and within minutes she had my data restored and had me back up and running my small business! Julie is very knowledgeable about QuickBooks and is a resource I am thrilled to have by my side when I need her! I highly recommend Backyard Bookkeeper to other business owners.

WDM Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held entity operating a Professional Private Investigative Agency and Small Business Consultancy. We’ve been with Backyard Bookkeeper for going on three years. We’ve gone from a disastrous in-house set of books to a professional set of books we can rely on in determining success and while planning for profit. Backyard Bookkeeping is timely, accurate and affordable. What did we do before Backyard Bookkeeper? Sad to say; we lost profit that’s not recoverable, and wasted time and effort in an area not within our expertise. How about now with Backyard Bookkeeper; we plan for profit, devote our time to to servicing our clients, generating greater repeat business and referrals, and have a credible, accurate and timely report card on our business. Thank you Backyard Bookkeeper!
Mandi

I enjoy working for Backyard Bookkeeper because of the balance it allows me in my life. I feel like a valued member of society because I am able to offer a needed service to my clients and I also have the time and ability to provide for the needs of my family. I feel lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Jess

I love working for Backyard Bookkeeper. The people I work with, both co-workers and clients are wonderful. This is a job I look forward to every day, and I can work from home on my time-frame. It has been the perfect fit for me as I’ve grown and learned in my responsibilities. And the owners are constantly looking for ways to improve our company. It’s not often you find a company that values family and their employees the way Backyard Bookkeeper does. I’m so grateful to have this job!
Mark
Susan has been great to work with. She has been very accommodating and willing to do anything to help me. When I first called Backyard Bookkeeper and talked to Susan, I felt ashamed that my books were a mess for one full year. By the end of the conversation, I felt so much better and was reassured that it was not a problem. Ultimately, Susan cleaned up my mess in a short period of time. I feel very comfortable working with Susan. Because she is prompt and has earned my trust, I also have her manage my books for two additional businesses I own.
Diann
I tried managing my QuickBooks on my own for a couple of years, and constantly ran into situations that I didn’t know how to solve. Now, I have my own personal QuickBooks Superhero: Julie DeLong! She is capable of leaping over a huge mathematical tangle in a single bound, and can quickly compute complex figures in her super-genius brain, while standing on one foot and whistling “Dixie”. It’s all in a days work for Julie to design powerful solutions to the mightiest messes while peeling a banana and standing on her head. I particularly love that she manages my sales tax, and my complex vendor statements. Glad she found my backyard!
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We LOVE working with Backyard Bookkeeper; they are passionate and dedicated professionals. Keep it up!
Jenny

I like the great team of women who are supportive and helpful to each other. I like being able to set my own schedule and work at home. I also enjoy working with my great clients and love the variety of business models I am learning about.
Thank you Jenny at Backyard Bookkeeper for your attention to detail. I have been using Backyard Bookkeeper for quite a few years now and couldn’t be happier with the service I have received. Thank you for doing such a great job and completing tasks sometimes on very short notice. I look forward to working with your company for years to come.
Klugonyx

Backyard Bookkeeper has been there for me since I was by myself in my apartment trying to get my business off the ground. Mandi helped me make sure my books where clean and organized so I could focus on the other aspects of my business. Everything was nice and automated and Mandi acted like she was a member of my team. It was great. Thank you for everything!