Business Bookkeeping & Accounting
CJG Partners is a full-service accounting firm serving closely-held businesses throughout the Chicagoland area for over 40 years from our Schaumburg, Illinois office.
We provide comprehensive financial services across five core areas: Business Tax & Compliance, Assurance & Financial Reporting, Advisory & Strategic Planning, Individual & Trust Tax Management, and Bookkeeping & Financial Management.
CJG Partners specializes in serving small and mid-sized businesses that are building for the future. Our clients include professional service firms seeking expert financial guidance, family-owned businesses navigating succession and growth, and ambitious companies preparing to scale to the next level. We work with small and mid-market businesses generating $1-20M+ in annual revenue across industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Professional Services, Software, General Contracting, Real Estate, and Nonprofit Organizations.
CJG Partners provides comprehensive bookkeeping and financial management services designed to free you to focus on growing your business.
Bookkeeping Services Include:
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor expertise
- Coding and reconciliation
- Month-end closing procedures
- Accounts receivable and payable management
- Detailed recording of daily financial transactions
- Clear, accurate financial reporting
The CJG Difference
We handle your bookkeeping with precision and accuracy, delivering real-time insights into your business performance. By taking these critical but time-consuming tasks off your plate, we give you back valuable time to run and promote your business while ensuring your financial records are accurate, organized, and ready for strategic decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can professional bookkeeping services help my business grow?
Professional bookkeeping gives you accurate, real-time financial data to make informed business decisions. Instead of spending hours reconciling accounts or chasing down transactions, you can focus on revenue-generating activities and strategic planning. Clean, organized books also make tax time smoother, help you avoid costly errors, and provide the financial clarity lenders and investors expect when you’re ready to scale.
What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping focuses on the day-to-day recording of financial transactions—tracking income and expenses, reconciling accounts, and managing payables and receivables. Accounting takes that data and transforms it into strategic insights through financial analysis, tax planning, audits, and advisory services. At CJG Partners, our bookkeeping services integrate seamlessly with our full range of accounting and advisory offerings, giving you a complete financial picture.
Do I need to use QuickBooks to work with CJG Partners?
While we’re QuickBooks ProAdvisors with deep expertise in the platform, we can work with various accounting software systems. QuickBooks is widely used because it’s powerful, scalable, and integrates well with other business tools. If you’re currently using a different system or starting from scratch, we’ll help you determine the best solution for your business needs and ensure a smooth transition or setup.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say
about us
“I work with Steve Burns. I have recommended him and the CJG Partners team to everyone I know. They found mistakes that my old accounting firm didn’t find. They charge me a fair rate to do the taxes for my family and my business. I get an answer back to any of my tax questions within 24 hours and usually faster. I am so happy with CJG Partners!”
Becca Berkenstadt
Wordly Strategies
“Working with Hank at CJG Partners has been such a positive experience. We also want to recognize Cathy, who has been an incredible support—especially with QuickBooks at the end of the year. Together, Hank and Cathy truly go above and beyond. We are grateful to have CJG Partners as trusted advisors and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a team that combines expertise with personal support.”
Samantha Acosta
Listed on NACVA as a top Schaumburg Accounting Firm
Listed on the Illinois CPA Society as a top Schaumburg Account Firm
Listed on AICPA as an EBPAQC Member and a top Schaumburg Account Firm
Listed on AICPA as an GAQC Member and a top Schaumburg Account Firm