Nice To Meet You!
Hi, My name is Lika (lee-kah),
bookkeeper & owner of Refined Books Co.
As someone with love for detail and organization,
I was naturally drawn to accounting and bookkeeping. Growing up watching my dad (also an accountant) bring home his paperwork and talk about it showed me that the numbers meant more than met the eye; it's the language of all business. Taking an accounting course in high school led me to realize the trustworthiness and precision required in the field.
I also found myself to be passionate in knowing the ins and outs of what makes a business and how to help it thrive. From there was when I decided to take this path, and I am very happy about doing so!
Qualified. Reliable.
Experience:
∙ Accounting Degree
∙ Certified ProAdvisor: QuickBooks Online
∙ 5+ years of diverse professional accounting experience
∙ Big 4 accounting firm experience
∙ Invested & participated in 1:1 mentorship & bookkeeping academies
My experiences allowed me to recognize my skills in bookkeeping and desire to work in it permanently. I didn't want to be at a 9-5 job that didn't allow for the creative freedom I craved. I wanted to make a more meaningful impact on a more local scale too.
So here I am! As a striving entrepreneur myself, I LOVE to support entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and goals!
So What Else About Me?
My Absolute Loves
Jesus and my husband, Nathan
Secret to staying organized
Grow up as the middle child of 2 brothers
My out of office diaries would include...
Rewatching Friday Night Lights, starting a new DIY project, listening to country music, or acting as Martha Stewart hosting dinner for family and friends
My favorite era:
My boss girl era! Let's be boss together
I'm just like you.
My job is just one part of who I am. I also am a believer, wife, daughter, sister, friend.
These make me a whole person.
I want to work with you so that you are allowed more time and money to be
your whole self too!
More About Refined...
More About Our Name Origin:
When I think about the word "refined", I think about Bible verses like, "For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver" (Psalms 66:10-12), or "The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord tests the hearts" (Proverbs 17:3).
As a Christian, these verses bring me comfort. I can rest on the fact that God, in His love, uses all of life's twists and turns happen for my ultimate good. Just like a metalsmith puts silver and gold through the fire to purify them, God is also making me more refined, perfected, and more beautiful inside out with each day.
I wish that whoever comes through Refined Books Co. can experience the rest and comfort there is in having stronger, more beautiful books. That they may know that no matter where they are in their finances today, it is never too late or far too "ugly" to become refined.
Why Specialize in Helping
Wedding Vendors & Beauty Pro's?
As a recent bride (2024 woo!), I had a firsthand look at the wedding and beauty service industries, and wow, did I learn a lot! My husband (then fiancé) and I decided to plan a 270-person wedding on a tight budget and in under 6 months—talk about a challenge! 😅
The process took a lot of time and research, but it also gave me a deep appreciation for the long hours and quick turnarounds that vendors and beauty pros handle to serve their clients. I became so grateful for the talented professionals who helped make our big day unforgettable.
Through learning about their unique challenges and the intricacies of their businesses, I realized I wanted to offer my support. That’s when I decided to specialize in bookkeeping for wedding vendors and beauty service professionals—so I could help them streamline their finances and focus on what they do best.
Just like they desire their client's to be flawless, we work to make their books flawless too! ✨