Since 2002, the Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors at Skynar Bookkeeping Services has been committed to providing efficient, cost-effective, quality service.

With over 35 years of accounting experience and over 20 years of QuickBooks experience, We have the know-how to help you manage all your bookkeeping needs and accurately review your business financial position to help you make informed business decisions. Let us perform a needs-assessment to assure you are set up with the proper software to meet those needs.

Skynar Bookkeeping Services also can perform an analysis of your office or business procedures and offer suggestions to streamline duties and help your business perform

We have a wide range of industry experience including:

• Advertising
• Automotive and Manufacturing
• Dental and Medical practices
• Catering and Food Service
• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• Non-Profits and Churches
• Repair and Service
• Retail and Online Sales companies
• Real Estate and Property Rental
• Law Firms
• Construction and Maintenance

Cheryl Skynar

Cheryl Skynar has worked in accounting for over 35 years and leads our team of bookkeepers. Our clients—and their CPAs—appreciate her attention to detail and the use of proper accounting practices to organize their books. This accurate recording of transactions can reduce tax liabilities, improving our clients’ bottom line.

Cheryl thrives on being a problem solver and enjoys helping others make QuickBooks work for them. She understands that her clients are busy business owners who want an easy to understand flow of business. Cheryl is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor – which means she has completed vigorous training and testing of both Accounting and QuickBooks.

She is certified in all of the QuickBooks products. She has used QuickBooks since 1995 and loves how it has transformed how businesses record their financial data and generate reports at the click of a button.

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Tom Skynar

Tom Skynar brings his business acumen to the team with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry where he served as Engineering Manager, building the Engineering Department from the ground up. The large team of talented engineers he developed became a go-to source as a Tier 1 supplier to Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

Tom is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and focuses on the QuickBooks Online product where he excels at processing and analyzing data. Tom’s passion is process improvement and business development, and he has consulted many start-up businesses. His sound and realistic approach in launching ventures have proven to be invaluable for his clients.

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Mary Raupp

Mary Raupp joined our team with over 30 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience.

For the 10 years before joining Skynar Bookkeeping, she worked with a manufacturing company as an Account Manager focusing on maintaining their accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks Desktop.

Establishing proper accounting policies and protocols, Mary provides accurate and complete financial reporting. She is QuickBooks Online Certified. Mary attended the University of Michigan Dearborn Campus and is a lifetime resident of Michigan.

Paula Canne

Paula M. Canne brings 20+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and office management to Skynar Bookkeeping. Ms. Canne most recently held successful office management positions with a law firm in Cleveland, OH as well as a number of other privately-held businesses throughout her career.

Ms. Canne is currently in the progress of earning her bachelor's in Business Administration. She also holds two Associate Degrees in Retail Business Management and Legal Administration.

Erika Meabrod

Erika Meabrod brings enthusiasm to our firm and a can-do attitude to take on a variety of projects. Erika came to us with 10 years of business administration and bookkeeping experience.

She is skilled in accounting for the manufacturing, real estate, and property management industries, as well as service-based businesses. Erika works with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online and has strong attention to detail while providing accurate financial reporting. Erika has an Associates Degree in Accounting from Henry Ford Community College.

Lerona Gause

Lerona Gause joined Skynar Bookkeeping Services as an Accountant/Bookkeeper in August 2019. Prior to joining the firm, Lerona worked for over 15 years at other public accounting firms.

Lerona focused on client bookkeeping for small and medium-sized businesses, producing monthly financial statements, reconciling bank and credit card statements, posting monthly journal entries, A/P and A/R, monthly sales tax returns, and prepared 1099’s. Lerona received her Associate's Degree in Accounting from Washtenaw Community College.

Lerona is married and resides in Westland. In her spare time, she is a leader in the Avon community as an Avon Independent Sales Representative.

Mari Anne Garlacz

Mari Anne Garlacz joins Skynar Bookkeeping Services with 20 years of experience in healthcare staffing and automotive. She specializes in accounting and administration, and has a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. 

Mari has previously managed and overseen payroll operations, training, and streamlining.  She enjoys building relationships with her clients and helping them Clean Up and Keep Up their bookkeeping.  She is a talented addition to our team.

Rachel Raupp

Rachel Raupp is Skynar Bookkeeping’s Social Media Director. She graduated in April 2017 from Eastern Michigan University Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science. She studied journalism and marketing.

She previously interned at Make-A-Wish® Michigan where she worked with the Communications and Marketing department.

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