The Bookkeeper Who Stayed

June 25, 2025

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When small business owners say, “I just want someone I can trust,” they’re often talking about more than just bookkeeping. They’re looking for someone who gets it, someone who doesn’t disappear when the books get messy or when QuickBooks suddenly stops making sense.

That’s what makes Glenn Perlinger different. He’s the bookkeeper who stayed.

Glenn founded Perlinger Consulting in 2001 with a clear mission: to give small businesses the kind of dependable, long term financial support that’s so often missing in the accounting world. More than two decades later, he’s still doing exactly that.

A Steady Hand for Small Business

Over the years, Glenn has worked with hundreds of small businesses. Many are located right here in Littleton, Centennial, and throughout the Denver Metro area. Contractors, electricians, plumbers, non profit directors, and solo entrepreneurs have all trusted Glenn to make sense of their books, build systems they can actually use, and help them grow with clarity.

From the beginning, Perlinger Consulting has offered:

Accurate accounting services tailored for small business owners
QuickBooks consulting and training that meets clients where they are
Accounts receivable and payable automation that saves time and stress
Hands on support for cleanup projects, transitions, and growth

But what really sets Glenn apart is how he shows up.

Bookkeeping Without the Runaround

Glenn has seen all kinds of accounting challenges. And more importantly, he knows how to turn confusion into clarity. His approach is calm, respectful, and focused on solutions, not judgment.

It’s why so many clients have stayed with him for five, ten, even twenty years.

Unlike some services that hand you off to a junior team member after onboarding, Glenn remains personally involved with his clients. When they have questions, they get real answers. When something isn’t working, they talk directly with the person who can fix it.

As one client recently wrote, “We have been using Glenn and Perlinger Consulting since 2007… He’s helped us with everything from monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks to resolving big problems that have come up from computer glitches. He’s been honest and patient every step of the way.”

Rooted in Responsibility

If you ask Glenn where that kind of commitment comes from, he’ll likely mention the farm.

What most clients don’t know is that Glenn helps his cousin with the wheat harvest on the farm where he grew up in Nebraska. It’s a tradition he’s carried on all his life. And while his home and business are firmly rooted in Colorado, he makes time every year to go back and help bring in the crop.

That same work ethic shows up in every account reconciliation, every client call, and every training session.

He believes bookkeeping is more than just a task. It’s a form of stewardship. It’s about taking care of the people behind the numbers.

A Teacher at Heart

Glenn also leads QuickBooks training programs, known for being patient, hands-on, and tailored to each person’s experience level. Whether you’ve never used QuickBooks or just never had proper training, Glenn meets you where you are and teaches in a way that matches your skills and knowledge with no overwhelm, just practical support.

He’s trained contractors who were brand new to business, non profit directors juggling multiple funding streams, and office managers who needed a crash course in real world accounting.

And every time, his goal is the same. He empowers business owners to understand their finances and feel confident using QuickBooks.

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A Better Way to Do Bookkeeping

Perlinger Consulting is not a software company or a faceless bookkeeping service. It is a small business that serves small businesses with heart, clarity, and consistency.

That means no cookie cutter systems. No hidden fees. And no disappearing acts.

Whether you’re dealing with overdue reconciliations, growing too fast to keep up, or just want a bookkeeper who returns your calls, Glenn and his team are ready to help.

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A Trusted Advisor for the Long Haul

Working with Glenn often feels more like a partnership than a service. Many clients describe him as a trusted advisor, someone who not only understands the numbers but also understands what it takes to run a business. He has walked through tough seasons with clients, from unexpected audits to periods of rapid growth, helping them adapt their financial systems and keep their footing.

He’s known for translating complex financial reports into plain language and helping business owners make smarter decisions. Glenn is the steady voice many of his clients lean on.

His relationships are built on mutual respect and long term success. He listens closely, responds quickly, and never rushes through the details. For Glenn, it’s not about how many clients he can take on. It’s about how well he can serve the ones who trust him.