About Safe Haven Accounting
Chelsey Gonzales is the founder of Safe Haven Accounting LLC, a bookkeeping firm located in Snohomish County. With a proven track record of business success, Chelsey launched SHA in 2020, after a decade of operating a coaching business and over 16 years working for a local nonprofit. Her shift in career stemmed from her desire to assist other business owners in comprehending their financial status and leveraging data to make informed decisions. Utilizing her wealth of professional experience in nonprofit organizations, she has demonstrated a remarkable ability to support both nonprofits and small business owners, leading them to achieve growth and sustainability. Her exceptional skills in optimizing processes and providing accurate financial data have made her a valuable asset to the industry.
Chelsey is a highly qualified QuickBooks Advanced Certified ProAdvisor with a profound understanding of QuickBooks functionality. She possesses the necessary expertise to provide accurate responses to all QuickBooks related inquiries. Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a non-profit organization, Ms. Gonzales is well-equipped to assist you in setting up QuickBooks for the first time, or seamlessly take over existing bookkeeping responsibilities. With her extensive experience, she can effectively enhance your bookkeeping workflows and promptly troubleshoot any issues that arise within your financial data. Chelsey’s exceptional proficiency in QuickBooks and her unwavering dedication to her clients make her a top choice for organizations seeking reliable and proficient bookkeeping services.
Chelsey has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Through Coursera, she has completed the Intuit Professional Bookkeeping program, and she has also earned a Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT Professional certification, further solidifying her proficiency in the field of bookkeeping and donor management. Her extensive training and education demonstrate her unwavering dedication to her craft and her commitment to providing exceptional services to her clients.
Chelsey is not only a highly skilled bookkeeping professional, but she is also a dedicated family woman and an animal welfare enthusiast. She is married to her husband, Matt, and together they have a son named Gabriel, as well as two rescue cats and a dog. Chelsey is deeply passionate about animal welfare and has actively volunteered at animal shelters over many years. Her dedication to giving back to the community and her love for animals are a testament to her kind-hearted and compassionate nature. It is evident that Chelsey brings her values and principles of compassion and empathy into every aspect of her personal and professional life.