MEET THE TEAM
Yelena Sokolov, Owner AND BOOKKEEPER
Yelena is the founder of CityScape Bookkeeping and a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience helping small businesses stay financially organized and confident. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, MN. With a lifelong passion for financial clarity and a genuine desire to help others succeed, Yelena is dedicated to bringing accuracy, transparency, and peace of mind to every client’s books. Her mission is simple: to take the stress out of your finances so you can focus on what you do best - running and growing your business. When she’s not working with clients, Yelena enjoys spending time with her family, ice skating, and giving back to her community.
Our approach
Our mission is to provide small business owners with clean books, clear financial insight, and peace of mind, through high-quality bookkeeping services that are easy, efficient, and tailored to your unique needs. Your success is important to us. We believe in working together, building trust, and creating lasting relationships with every client.
Here’s how we support your business:
- Bookkeeping – Timely, accurate transaction tracking to give you a clear view of your business. We ensure every detail is recorded and every account is reconciled, providing reliable financial insights that help you monitor progress, reduce errors, and stay tax-ready year-round.
- Book Cleanup – Behind on your books? We specialize in untangling messy records and getting you back on track. Our thorough cleanup process restores accuracy to your financials, ensuring every account is balanced and your reports are ready for tax filing, loan applications, or business growth decisions.
- Financial Reporting – Clear, easy-to-understand monthly and year-end reports to guide smart business decisions. We turn your numbers into meaningful insights, helping you identify trends, measure performance, and make data-driven choices that strengthen your business.
- Budgeting – Customized budgets that help you plan ahead and stay in control of your finances. We’ll help you track performance against goals, manage cash flow effectively, and make confident decisions that keep your business growing sustainably.
- Business Consulting – Practical, number-based advice to support your business growth. Let's help you interpret your financial reports, identify opportunities, and make confident, data-driven decisions that move your business forward.
- Public Speaking – Inspire and educate your audience with practical financial insights. Each presentation is designed to simplify complex financial topics and empower entrepreneurs to take control of their numbers with confidence.
- QuickBooks Online Training – Learn how to manage your books the right way with expert guidance. Through customized one-on-one or team sessions you’ll master setup, categorization, reconciliation, and reporting so your books always stay clean and compliant.
At Cityscape Bookkeeping, we treat your business like our own. With reliability, integrity, and a personal touch, we're here to help you succeed.