Meet Elaine

Founder of Parker Bookkeeping, LLC. Licensed CPA in Oregon and California. 12+ years of experience in small business, CPA firms, and corporate accounting, with a genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.

Elaine Parker, CPA, Founder, Parker Bookkeeping
QuickBooks Certified Level 2 ProAdvisor QuickBooks Level 2
BBB BBB Accredited
CPA · OR & CA

Why I started Parker Bookkeeping

Parker Bookkeeping was born out of a desire to blend top-tier financial expertise with a deeply personalized approach to client service. After graduating from Cal Poly SLO and working in the fast-paced worlds of public accounting and corporate finance for over a decade, I knew I wanted to use my skills to make a more direct, meaningful impact to my community. I envisioned a firm where clients aren't just names on a ledger, but partners we actively support through every stage of their business journey.

Launching Parker Bookkeeping has allowed me to build a practice that reflects my core values: accuracy, transparency, and an unwavering dedication to helping others succeed. Whether it's mastering cash flow forecasting, streamlining daily books, or uncovering the stories hidden within the data, my goal is to remove the financial anxiety that so often holds passionate entrepreneurs back. I started this journey to build a business that lifts other businesses up, and there is nothing more rewarding than giving our clients the clarity they need to thrive. That energy drives me to work harder to make sure their financial foundation is solid enough to hold their dreams.

Serious experience. Small-business focus.

12+
Years of Experience
CPA
Licensed OR & CA
QuickBooks Level 2 Certified
QuickBooks Level 2 Certified
BBB
BBB Accredited

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo · BS in Business Administration, Accounting · Member, BBB · Member, Cedar Mill Business Association · Member, I Take the Lead · Woman-Owned Business

12+
Years in Accounting
2
States Licensed (OR & CA)
Level 2
QuickBooks Certification

Three things every client can count on

01

Done by the book

Every transaction categorized correctly. Every account reconciled. No shortcuts, no gray areas, just clean, accurate books that stand up to scrutiny.

02

Proactive, not reactive

We flag potential issues before they become problems. You hear from us regularly, not just when something's wrong.

03

Built around your business

Every engagement is customized. We take the time to understand how your business works before we touch a single transaction.

Supporting businesses and their owners through financials and peace of mind

When you work with us, you're not just hiring a CPA. You're partnering with a team that cares about your business like it's family, because we know what it means to pour yourself into something you believe in.

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Elaine Parker, Parker Bookkeeping, Portland, OR