Hello, nice to meet you. 

My names is James MacNaughton and I founded Books by James LLC in May of 2023 after I decided to make the switch to full time business ownership. I was ready to step out on my own and service people my way, withs high level ethics and professionalism. Prior to the switch, I was working as an operations manager for a Fort Collins, CO based restoration company and before that, as an Investigator and Chief Deputy for Larimer County Coroner’s Office from 2010-2020. Attention to detail and cleaning up other peoples messes are my thing. 

My career in bookkeeping began while managing the daily operations and finances for a restoration company. Everything from running payroll, inspecting and estimating job sites, managing inventory, bank accounts and cash flow were just some of my duties. We were using a remote bookkeeping company at the time and as I learned the basics of bookkeeping, my interest grew into a desire to become a certified bookkeeper. I am currently a Level 2 Intuit Quickbooks Certified Bookkeeper, which is the highest level available. My team and I help over 60 small to medium sized businesses, from a variety of industries, with their bookkeeping needs.

I value a personal touch, clear communication and responsiveness. As a business owner myself, I treat all clients as I would want to be treated. I have experience with multiple industries, accounting software and online banking systems. If you are seeking help with a year end clean up, just starting your business or in need of regular bookkeeping maintenance, I can help. Contact me now for a free 1-2 hours consult or bookkeeping review. 

Outside of the office, I love to be in the mountains. Fishing, hiking, and snowboarding, are a few of my favorites. I also enjoy golf, working out and shooting. My wife Jessica and I have 3 children who keep us quite busy. They are currently involved in recreational and competitive Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, and Football teams.