Apa Bookkeeping

APA Bookkeeping LLC is a White Earth Band of Ojibwe woman-owned business, providing professional bookkeeping, tax preparation, QuickBooks, and payroll services to the Minneapolis, Saint Paul metro area, and Northern MN. Founded by Tera Nowicki, we are a company that prides itself on delivering quality services tailored to our clients' needs. With a strong background in working with home-based and small to medium-sized businesses, our services are designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners focus on their operations while leaving the financial management to us.

Our Team

Tera Nowicki, owner of APA Bookkeeping LLC, has over 16 years of progressive accounting and QuickBooks experience. With a client base ranging from chiropractic care, computer repair techs, contractors, and government agencies to insurance agents, medical sales, non-profits, real estate investors, restaurant owners, and tattoo artists, we have the experience and passion to serve a diverse range of industries and businesses. Tera has a genuine passion for working with each client, recognizing that every business and situation is unique. As a proud first-generation business owner, Tera delivers personalized services to each enterprise with commitment, integrity, and proficiency.

Education and Background

Holding an education from The Academy of Accountancy in Bloomington, MN, and Hennepin Technical College in Eden Prairie, MN, Tera has a solid foundational knowledge of accounting principles and practices. With additional education and training through Real World Training, Skillpath Seminars, and Nonprofits Assistance Fund Seminars, APA Bookkeeping's services are built on a strong educational background and continuous learning.

Experience

At APA Bookkeeping LLC, we take pride in our extensive experience in bookkeeping, payroll processing, accounting, and financial analysis. With a combined experience of 56 years, our team is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve businesses of all sizes and industries. Our experience includes:

• 16 years of progressive accounting experience
• 16 years of progressive QuickBooks experience
• 6 years of independent bookkeeping consulting for small businesses
• 6 years of independent payroll processing for small businesses
• 3 years of non-profit accounting experience as a Finance Director
• 3 years of property requisition, rehab, and sales as VP of Finance
• 9 months of government bookkeeping experience
• 3 years of staff training and supervision experience
• 3 years of experience in mortgage origination
• 1 year of payroll experience for up to 1500 employees
• 3 years of payroll experience, including monthly tax deposits and reporting for a staff of up to 8

Our experience covers areas such as accounts payable and 1099s, accounts receivable, account reconciliation, audit workpapers, bookkeeping and QuickBooks training, budget preparation and forecasting, cash flow projections, chart of account set-up, collections, financial statements and analysis, fixed assets and depreciation, grant reporting, implementation of bookkeeping systems, loan portfolio management, month-end close process, payroll administration, process and procedure development, QuickBooks set up, maintenance and training for small businesses, QuickBooks multi-currency, staff training and development, sales & use tax filing, and management and servicing of loan portfolios.

Software Packages and Skills

APA Bookkeeping LLC employs top-of-the-line software packages for accounting and payroll services, ensuring accurate and efficient management of your business finances. Software packages we use include QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Non-Profit, QuickBooks Contractor and QuickBooks Accountant versions, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Simple Start, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Powerpoint, Outlook, Adobe Photoshop Elements, ADP, Paychex, and Quickbooks Payroll Online.