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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.

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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.

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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, Cleanups,

and Tax Preparation & Filing

Lindsay founded Owl Accounting to give owners what they really want from their books: clarity, control, and confident decision-making. 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 âžœ 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 Quality Assurance)

Every engagement benefits from a two-expert review:

  • Toby speaks with every prospective client to scope needs and pricing.

  • Lindsay performs the work with precision.

  • Toby conducts a final review before financials go out.

Two sets of eyes. Zero surprises.

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Certifications & Platforms:

QuickBooks Online Certification (Level 2) • QuickBooks Online Payroll Certified • Intuit Bookkeeping Certified • Gusto Payroll Certified • Professional Tax Preparer

 

Core Specialties:

  • Monthly Bookkeeping & Payroll

  • Tax Prep and Tax Filing

  • Bookkeeping Cleanup & Catch-Up

  • QBD âžœ QBO Conversions

  • Inventory & Fixed Asset Tracking

  • Custom Reporting, Dashboards & KPIs

  • App Integrations (POS, payments, ecommerce, time tracking)

 

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

 

Ready to get the books cleaned up—and keep them that way?

Start with a discovery call with Toby. He’ll map the plan, set expectations, and hand it off to Lindsay for execution.​

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Toby

President

Sales, Payroll, Systems Setup, & Business Consulting

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.

 

He is the first point of contact for every client—scoping needs, defining pricing, mapping onboarding, and setting clear expectations. Before financials are delivered, Toby performs a final quality review so every report leaving Owl Accounting meets the highest standard.

 

Previously, Toby spent 17 years in the insurance sector—nine at a national home office and two as an agent—developing expertise in risk management, policy interpretation, and navigating complex markets. As a multi-business owner for more than a decade, he understands the daily challenges of entrepreneurship and translates that into real-world guidance.

 

Focus Areas at Owl Accounting:

  • Sales, Consultation & Discovery

  • QBO Systems Setup & Automation

  • Payroll Systems & Compliance

  • Workflow Design & Process Management

  • Final QC Review of Financials

  • Business Consulting

 

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

 

Ready to see what clear, accurate accounting could do for your business?
Start with a discovery call. Toby will walk you through timeline, pricing, and next steps—no guesswork.

Ready to Get Started?

Your initial consultation is NO RISK and NO COST!

Mon–Fri, 8–5 CST

OWL ACCOUNTING - 515.207.0222

3790 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA  50317

Serving clients remotely across Iowa and the U.S.

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