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ABOUT US

Your Business. Our Priority.

At Coastal Bookkeeping Services, we believe every business deserves accurate financial records, dependable support, and personalized attention. Our professional bookkeeping services help businesses throughout Harris, Brazoria, and Matagorda counties, including Houston, Pearland, Angleton, Lake Jackson, and Bay City. Whether you need an experienced bookkeeper locally or remote bookkeeping support nationwide, we're here to help you stay organized, informed, and confident.

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OUR STORY

A Personal Approach to Bookkeeping

Coastal Bookkeeping Services was built on the belief that every business deserves more than basic bookkeeping. As a family-owned company, we take the time to understand our clients, their challenges, and their goals. Co-owned by Stephanie and John Lichenstein, our business combines personalized client service, hands-on bookkeeping experience, and technology expertise to deliver practical solutions tailored to each business.

MEET THE TEAM

The People Behind Your Books

Stephanie Lichenstein, Co-Owner of Coastal Bookkeeping Services.

Stephanie Lichenstein

Co-Owner | Business Operations & Client Relations

25+ years of experience in office administration, education, and notary services.

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John Lichenstein, Co-Owner and Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor at Coastal Bookkeeping Services.

John Lichenstein

Co-Owner | Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

Experienced in bookkeeping, payroll, and financial systems, with 15+ years in IT Managed Services.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Bookkeeping Built Around Your Business

Personalized Service

Solutions tailored to your business and its needs.

Experienced Support

Hands-on bookkeeping and QuickBooks expertise.

Local & Remote

Serving businesses throughout Texas and nationwide.

Clear Communication

Responsive, practical guidance without unnecessary complexity.

OUR COMMITMENT

Organized Books. Brighter Tomorrows.

We believe every business deserves dependable bookkeeping services and financial records they can understand and trust. Our commitment is to provide accurate, organized books, personalized support from experienced bookkeepers, clear communication, and careful handling of your information so you can make confident business decisions.

ACCURACY

Clear records

CONFIDENTIALITY

Respect for your information

RESPONSIVENESS

Personalized attention

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John Lichenstein

Co-Owner | Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor

As Co-Owner of Coastal Bookkeeping Services, John brings a combination of bookkeeping expertise, proficiency in QuickBooks, and more than 15 years of experience in IT Managed Services. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, he specializes in bookkeeping, payroll management, and helping businesses maintain accurate, organized financial records.

With a strong background in technology and financial systems, John helps clients establish efficient, secure, and reliable bookkeeping processes. His technical expertise is especially valuable when assisting businesses with the setup, cleanup, and use of QuickBooks software, providing guidance to QuickBooks users, and transitioning to cloud-based accounting solutions.

Outside of work, John enjoys fishing along the Texas coast, gardening, traveling, and tackling home improvement projects. He brings the same practical, hands-on approach to helping clients solve problems and keep their businesses running smoothly.

Stephanie Lichenstein

Co-Owner | Business Operations & Client Relations

With over 25 years of combined experience in office administration, education, and notary services, Stephanie brings professionalism, organization, and a personal touch to Coastal Bookkeeping Services. As Co-Owner, she oversees business operations, client relations, marketing, and administrative services, helping ensure every client receives dependable support and individual attention.

Known for her communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, Stephanie takes pride in building lasting client relationships while maintaining the confidentiality and professionalism business owners expect.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, cooking, gardening, traveling, reading, and attending live music events. She also volunteers with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, reflecting her commitment to giving back to the community.