Making your business…mine

About Me

Kelly Palin and her team specialize in providing accounting services to small business clients needing financial support. Focusing on both for-profit and non-profit organizations, Kelly brings over two decades of experience, offering tailored solutions to unravel financial complexities and effectively address challenges.

Her services alleviate the burden of financial management, allowing businesses to concentrate on their core objectives. Whether the challenge is navigating payroll, resolving financial discrepancies, or compliance issues, Kelly adeptly and professionally handles a wide range of financial needs.

Kelly provides expert assistance and guidance. Clients gain peace of mind and confidence by entrusting their accounting needs to her and her team. Committed to making your business her top priority, Kelly is ready to support you on your journey, both now and in the future.

Services

Bookkeeping
General Ledger Accounting & Reporting
Payroll

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Testimoninals

Jake Shivery, Owner, Blue Moon Camera and Machine

“Careful, efficient and compassionate, Kelly Palin has worked with my company since 2001. She has witnessed our growth from two employees to two dozen employees with monthly revenues that now exceed our former annual revenues. Through many trials and tribulations, throughout all the challenges and growth, Kelly has been steady, loyal and resourceful. I cannot give her a higher recommendation.”

Guy Walden, Executive Director, Multnomah Bar Association

“Kelly Palin has been the MBA’s accountant for over 20 years. She is extremely capable and reliable and has played a key role in supporting our organization. In addition to helping with the day-to-day operations of the MBA, the Portland-area bar association for over 3500 lawyers and judges, Kelly is able to explain complex accounting concepts to our ever-changing boards of directors and volunteer leadership.”

FAQs

Kelly work with clients that are big enough to know that they need an accountant, but are too small to have one on staff. Potential consequences stemming from poorly maintained books, such as mis-recorded transactions or the lack of reconciliations, and inefficient systems, can have disastrous effects for managers that need to manage cash flow, comply with third-party requirements, and pay their teams. Enlisting a professional accountant can help mitigate these risks and ensure effective financial management for your business.
As both certified public accountant and a seasoned bookkeeper, she can apply a high-level of knowledge and problem-solving skills to day-to-day operations. These include accurate and timely maintenance of general ledgers, preparing internal financial statements, conducting account reconciliations, and payment processing. In addition, she can explain complex financial issues in simple, easy-to-understand terms, that take the mystery out of reading financial statements.
Acting as a dedicated partner, Kelly takes the time to understand the intricacies of your operations. Working diligently behind the scenes, Kelly and her team ensure the accuracy and timeliness of your financial records, allowing you to remain focused on achieving your core business objectives.
She is proficient in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), a set of standards and procedures that an authoritative accounting rule-making body has established. She provides a smooth-flow of financial reporting and compliance.
For over two decades, Kelly Palin Accounting has provided services to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, spanning a broad spectrum of industries—wineries, camera stores, education, and human services—with gross revenues ranging from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Kelly has consistently prioritized establishing enduring partnerships with her clients—many lasting over 15 years, reflecting her commitment to long-term collaboration and support.