No More Surprises.
Stop Guessing.
Start Making Better Business Decisions.
We help you understand what’s happening, what’s coming, and what to do next so you can make better decisions every month, not just at tax time.
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Small Business ClientsIL & MO
States We Serve
Running a business is hard.
Your accountant shouldn’t make it harder.
Most business owners only hear from their accountant once a year, when it’s too late to plan. You’re left guessing about cash flow, worrying about tax bills, and hoping nothing unexpected shows up in March. You shouldn’t be surprised by your own finances.
If you’re tired of reactive accounting, let’s talk.
Finally, an Accountant Who Helps You Decide What’s Next
Clean books are just the starting point.
With a proactive accounting approach, you’re getting someone who actually understands your business, watches for problems before they happen, and helps you make smarter decisions all year long.
No surprise tax bills
A clear, current picture of your cash flow
Payroll and accounting that work together
Strategy adjustments on your timeline
Real answers when you need them
We've been doing this since 1974.
But we don't act like it.
Our Story
Rickhoff Business in Balance started in a basement with a handful of local business owners who just needed someone they could trust. Fifty years later, that's still what we're about.
We're not a big firm where you get shuffled around. You get a small, dedicated team that knows your name, knows your business, and picks up the phone when you call (yes, really!).
Everything Your Business Needs, Nothing You Don't
One integrated team to handle it all: accounting, payroll, and tax.
Monthly Accounting & Advisory
We close your books every month, review the numbers with you, and help you understand what they mean and what to do about them.
Integrated
Payroll
Your payroll runs through the same team that handles your books. No miscommunication, no errors between separate vendors.
Proactive
Tax Planning
You get a plan, not just a return so you can make smarter decisions year-round, not just when the bill arrives.
GETTING STARTED IS SIMPLE
Three steps. No disruption. No headaches.
Step 1:
Schedule a Free Call
We'll learn about your business, what's working, where you're flying blind, and what decisions feel hardest right now.
Step 2:
Build Your Foundation
We align your books, payroll, and tax strategy into one integrated system, so everything works together from day one.
Step 3:
Start Making Confident Decisions
Each month, we review your numbers, talk through what’s changing, and help you decide what to do next.