Our Story

Meet Ruth Forze

Bookkeeper, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, and trusted partner to Cincinnati small businesses.

Ruth Forze

QuickBooks Online
Certified
Level 1 & 2

About Ruth

More than a bookkeeper —
a trusted partner.

I have always had a strong sense of community and a heart for serving others. As a Christian, a wife, and a mother of three, faith and family are at the center of everything I do.

With a background in accounting, I developed a love for numbers and the valuable stories they tell about a business. After the birth of our third child, I decided to start my own bookkeeping firm so I could continue using my skills while balancing family life.

Today, I work with small business owners to simplify their bookkeeping and provide clear insight into their financial numbers. My goal is to be more than just a bookkeeper — I aim to be a trusted part of their team, helping them understand their finances and make confident decisions to grow their businesses.

I believe when business owners have clarity about their numbers, they gain the confidence to focus on what they do best.

Relationship-FocusedI take time to understand each business and build genuine, long-term relationships.
Clear CommunicationI explain financial information in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
Detail-OrientedI keep financial records accurate and well organized.
Reliable & ConsistentBusiness owners can depend on me to keep their books up to date.
Insight-DrivenI help business owners understand their numbers to make better decisions.
5-Star ProAdvisorRated 5 stars on the Intuit ProAdvisor directory.
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My Journey

How Neat Books came to be

A path built on faith, family, and a genuine love for helping business owners succeed.

The Foundation
A love for numbers
With a background in accounting, I discovered early on that numbers tell stories — and that those stories can help business owners make better, more confident decisions.
A New Chapter
Starting Neat Books LLC
After the birth of our third child, I made the decision to start my own bookkeeping firm — combining my professional skills with the flexibility to be present for my family.
Today
Serving Cincinnati businesses
I now work with small business owners across Cincinnati, helping them simplify their bookkeeping and gain the clarity they need to grow. I don't just keep the books — I become a trusted part of the team.
Credentials

Certified & qualified

Professionally certified to deliver the highest standard of bookkeeping service.

QuickBooks Online
Certified ProAdvisor Level 2
QuickBooks Payroll
Certified ProAdvisor
5-Star Rated
Intuit ProAdvisor Directory
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