Blue Slate Bookkeeping
Central Coast, California

Your books, handled by someone who picks up the phone.

Accurate, on-time bookkeeping for small businesses — categorization, reconciliation, and reports you can actually understand.

Drop your email and I'll personally reach out within one business day.
John Nunez, owner of Blue Slate Bookkeeping
1-on-1 with every client Reply within 1 business day QuickBooks setup included Local to the Central Coast 1-on-1 with every client Reply within 1 business day QuickBooks setup included Local to the Central Coast
What I do

Simple, honest bookkeeping

No bundled fluff or upsells — just the core work that keeps your numbers clean and current, every month.

01

Transaction categorization

Every expense and deposit labeled correctly, so your books reflect what's actually happening.

02

Account reconciliation

Bank and credit card statements matched against your records monthly, catching discrepancies early.

03

Monthly financial reports

Profit & loss, cash flow, and a plain-English summary of where your business stands.

04

QuickBooks setup & support

Already on QBO, or starting fresh? I'll get it configured right and keep it running.

05

Payables & receivables

Tracking what you owe and what's owed to you, so nothing slips through the cracks.

06

Year-end & CPA handoff

Clean, organized books handed to your CPA at tax time — no scrambling.

Where I work

Rooted on the Central Coast

Working with business owners up and down the corridor — in person when it helps, remote the rest of the time.

Santa Barbara Goleta Santa Maria Lompoc Solvang San Luis Obispo Paso Robles
About me

A bookkeeper you can actually talk to

Blue Slate Bookkeeping logo

Hi, I'm John Nunez — the person behind Blue Slate Bookkeeping. I started this business because small business owners deserve clear, accurate books without needing a translator for accounting-speak.

I work with clients one-on-one, which means when you call, you get me — not an assistant, not a ticket number. Whether you're a freelancer, a contractor, or running a growing service business, I'll keep things organized and tell you what your numbers actually mean.

Blue Slate — because your books deserve a clean start.
How it works

Getting started is four steps

1

Reach out

Send an email, call, or drop your address above.

2

Intro call

A short, no-pressure conversation about what you need.

3

Get set up

Your QuickBooks account connected and organized.

4

Monthly rhythm

Categorization and a clear report, every month.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

I work exclusively in QuickBooks Online. If you're not set up yet, I'll get you onboarded as part of getting started.
Pricing depends on transaction volume and how much cleanup your books need up front. I'll give you a clear number after our intro call.
Yes — catch-up and cleanup work is common. We'll get you current before moving to a normal monthly rhythm.
You'll get a monthly report and summary, and I reply to direct questions within one business day.
I handle bookkeeping, not tax filing — but I'll keep your books clean for an easy CPA handoff at tax time.
My focus is the Central Coast, but most work happens remotely — reach out and let's talk.

Let's talk about your books

Drop your email and I'll personally reach out — or call and skip straight to a conversation.