At Keep Smart Books, we believe that your time is best spent pursuing your passion.
Our passion is to help your business grow by assisting you in managing your finances and saving you money with efficient accounting practices.
In our business and our local community, we are committed to:
- Cultivating long-lasting, high-quality relationships with our clients by providing them the highest level of excellence and absolute confidence in their financials.
- Helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate their finances with confidence, ensuring lasting growth and economic impact.
- Volunteering and donating funds to further the missions of the Northern Colorado nonprofits we love.
Keep Smart Books is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and serves clients nationwide.
Becky Ezzell
Founder & Owner
“I admire entrepreneurs and want them to be uber successful. Accounting makes sense to me through and through, and I like making sense out of what doesn’t make sense to clients.”
—Becky Ezzell
Becky Ezzell, founder and owner of Keep Smart Books, began her career in the insurance and legal services industries, where she gained a deep understanding of the “bottom line.” In 2010, she followed her dream of creating an accounting firm that truly empowers business owners, helping them focus on their craft while building financial confidence.
Beyond running Keep Smart Books, Becky is a passionate educator and speaker on small business bookkeeping, accounting, and finance. She leads workshops, trainings, and keynotes designed to help business owners overcome financial obstacles, take control of their numbers, and build thriving, sustainable businesses. Through her work, she empowers entrepreneurs and individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.
Becky’s commitment to education extends to Keep Smart Books Academy, where she provides certificate-based bookkeeping and payroll courses. Designed for aspiring bookkeepers, small business owners, and office managers, the academy equips students with real-world financial skills, giving them the confidence to manage business finances effectively.
Becky is a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor®, and she holds an Advanced QuickBooks Certification®. She is also a Profit First Certified Professional. Becky lives in Loveland, CO, with her husband and two strong, accomplished daughters. When she’s not helping businesses thrive, she enjoys the outdoors, hiking with her family, and cycling.
Tracy Mateer
Senior Accountant / Team Lead
“It’s been very rewarding growing and expanding with KSB while maintaining the family culture. We value the relationships with each other, and especially the relationships built with our clients. Family is very important and always comes first, and I’m very grateful for the flexible working hours.”
Tori May
Business Engagement & Marketing Specialist
Brianna Neville
Bookkeeper
Mary Maddocks
Bookkeeping Support
Febejane Garcia
Super Support
Vanessa Aschmann
Senior Accountant / Team Lead
“Relationships, health, teamwork, and offering quality service to clients are the values that I see permeating the culture at Smart Books. I’m full of gratitude for this balanced atmosphere that is regularly cultivated and nurtured by Becky and my fellow employees.”
Teresa Escalle
Bookkeeper
Angela Dick
Bookkeeping Specialist
Casey Henningsen
Bookkeeper
Stephanie Toscano
Bookkeeper
Robie Orner
Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Aschmann
Senior Accountant / Team Lead
“Relationships, health, teamwork, and offering quality service to clients are the values that I see permeating the culture at Smart Books. I’m full of gratitude for this balanced atmosphere that is regularly cultivated and nurtured by Becky and my fellow employees.”
Teresa Escalle
Bookkeeper
Angela Dick
Bookkeeping Specialist
Casey Henningsen
Bookkeeper
Stephanie Toscano
Bookkeeper
Robie Orner
Administrative Assistant