The Parliament

Meet the Team Behind Owl Accounting

Welcome to Owl Accounting, where our team of experienced financial professionals—our very own “parliament”—is dedicated to helping businesses thrive. We combine expertise, precision, and strategic insight to provide accounting services that simplify the complex and empower business owners to make smarter financial decisions.

From bookkeeping and payroll to tax preparation and business consulting, we tailor our solutions to fit the unique needs of each client. Whether acting as your full remote accounting department or filling specific gaps, our team ensures accuracy, efficiency, and peace of mind.

Known for our attention to detail and deep understanding of financial principles, we guide clients through the intricacies of managing their finances so they can focus on growing their business.

Fun Fact: A group of owls is called a “parliament”—a nod to the wisdom, insight, and collaboration we bring to every client relationship.

It’s unclear where the term first originated, but a group of owls is known as a Parliament or Congress, and less commonly a stare. Most animal group terms or terms of venery can be traced back to Books of Courtesy – manuals for nobles on aspects of noble living, including guidelines on what to say. -worldbirds.org

Lindsay

Founder

Bookkeeping and Cleanups

Lindsay founded Owl Accounting to give owners what they really want from their books: clarity, control, and confident decisions. With 20+ years in accounting and finance, she doesn’t just “do the bookkeeping”—she translates data into insights that help clients improve cash flow, tighten controls, and get year-end-ready without the stress.

She’s known for fast, thorough cleanups and smooth QBD ➜ QBO conversions—untangling backlog, fixing chart-of-accounts issues, reconciling to the penny, and delivering clean, audit-friendly financials. If you need rock-solid monthly books—or you’re in over your head and need a reset—Lindsay is your person.

How we work (built-in QA):
Toby (President) speaks with every prospective client to scope needs and pricing, and he performs a final review of financials before they go out—so every deliverable has two sets of expert eyes: Lindsay’s precision in the books and Toby’s QC sign-off.

Certifications & Platforms:
QuickBooks Online Certification (Level 2) • QuickBooks Online Payroll Certified • Intuit Bookkeeping Certified • Xero Partner Advisor • Gusto Payroll Certified

Core Specialties:

Ongoing Bookkeeping & Payroll (accurate, timely, compliant)
Cleanups & Catch-Up (bank/CC reconciliation, retro fixes, year-end prep)
QBD ➜ QBO Conversions (data integrity, mapping, go-live support)
Inventory & Fixed Assets (setup, tracking, adjustments, reporting)
Custom Reporting & KPIs (owner-ready dashboards & monthly insights)
App Integrations (payments, POS, ecommerce, time tracking, expenses)

Owner outcomes: faster closes, fewer tax-time surprises, and financials you can actually use to run the business.

Ready to clean up the books (and keep them that way)?

Start with a quick discovery call with Toby. He’ll review your situation, outline the game plan, and map a clear, fixed-fee path—then Lindsay leads the work.

Toby

President

Sales, Payroll, & Systems Setup

Toby brings deep experience across finance, insurance, and business operations to every engagement. With a Finance degree and a systems mindset, he designs strategic, practical solutions that streamline workflows, reduce risk, and free owners to focus on growth.

Your first call is with Toby. He speaks with every prospective client to scope needs and pricing, maps the cleanup or onboarding plan, and sets clear expectations. Before any financials go out, Toby performs a final review—so every deliverable leaves Owl Accounting with two sets of expert eyes.

Previously, Toby spent 17 years in the insurance sector—nine at a national home office and two as an agent—building hard-won expertise in risk management, policy analysis, and navigating complex markets. As a multi-business owner for over a decade, he understands the day-to-day realities of running a company and translates that into actionable guidance.

Focus Areas at Owl Accounting:

Sales & Discovery (scoping, fixed-fee proposals, right-fit solutions)
Systems Setup & Automation (QBO app stack, payroll, workflows, approvals)
Process Management (standardized month-end, documented controls)
Final QC Review of Financials (consistency, completeness, and clarity)

Owner outcomes: cleaner processes, fewer surprises, and decision-ready financials you can trust.

Ready to see what clean, efficient books could do for your business?

Start with a quick discovery call with Toby. You’ll get a clear plan, timeline, and pricing—no guesswork.

OWL ACCOUNTING - 515.207.0222

3790 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317