About Us
Mission Driven Partnership
At NextLine Ledgers, we believe small businesses deserve financial partners who genuinely care about their success.
Our mission is to bring clarity, confidence, and meaningful partnership to every client we serve. We provide thoughtful guidance that helps owners make informed decisions, strengthen operations, and focus on the work that d
At NextLine Ledgers, we believe small businesses deserve financial partners who genuinely care about their success.
Our mission is to bring clarity, confidence, and meaningful partnership to every client we serve. We provide thoughtful guidance that helps owners make informed decisions, strengthen operations, and focus on the work that drives their passion.
Rooted in integrity and community impact, we show up with reliable expertise, genuine care, and a commitment to helping businesses thrive - at every stage of growth.
Our Expertise
Retail | Non-Profit | Construction | Property Management | Hospitality
At NextLine Ledgers, we believe great accounting is more than accurate numbers - it's understanding the world behind them. Our team brings deep, hands-on experience across industries where financial clarity, compliance, and operational insight are essential.
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Retail | Non-Profit | Construction | Property Management | Hospitality
At NextLine Ledgers, we believe great accounting is more than accurate numbers - it's understanding the world behind them. Our team brings deep, hands-on experience across industries where financial clarity, compliance, and operational insight are essential.
We've spent years inside the day-to-day realities of multi-property real estate, hospitality, construction, union trades, non-profits, and retail, giving us a perspective that goes far beyond traditional bookkeeping.
We know what it takes to manage the financial heartbeat of a hotel portfolio, where revenue streams shift daily and owner reporting must be precise. We understand the complexity of construction and trades, where job costing, union payroll, and long project cycles demand a level of detail that keeps projects profitable and compliant. We support mission-driven organizations with the transparency and accountability their boards, donors, and communities rely on. And we help retail and multi-location businesses stay agile with clean, timely financials that keep pace with fast-moving operations.
This industry knowledge shapes everything we do – from how we structure your chart of accounts to how we forecast cash flow, prepare reports, and guide your decisions. It allows us to anticipate challenges before they become problems, streamline your processes, and deliver financial clarity that empowers you to lead with confidence.
No matter the sector, our goal is the same: to be the partner who understands your business as deeply as you do, and who brings the financial expertise that helps it grow.
Our Founders' Story
Our Founders' Story
Kalee Hermanson | Stephanie Raye | Michelle Kurtz
NextLine Ledgers was built on connection, shared values, and a genuine desire to help businesses feel supported and confident in their finances. Long before the firm existed, we were building relationships—through friendship, community involvement, and working together—that would eventuall
Kalee Hermanson | Stephanie Raye | Michelle Kurtz
NextLine Ledgers was built on connection, shared values, and a genuine desire to help businesses feel supported and confident in their finances. Long before the firm existed, we were building relationships—through friendship, community involvement, and working together—that would eventually shape how we serve our clients.
Stephanie and Michelle met while earning their Accounting degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Superior, where a friendship developed around shared values. Michelle later connected with Kalee through local community work, where a mutual commitment to service and meaningful impact brought us together. Kalee and Stephanie went on to work together as well, quickly realizing how naturally our strengths complemented each other.
When the three of us came together professionally, it felt natural. What started as intersecting paths grew into a trusted partnership built on mutual respect, open communication, and a shared belief that financial services should feel personal, clear, and approachable.
Today, as Co-Founders of NextLine Ledgers LLC, we bring together our strengths in accounting strategy, financial operations, client relationships, and organizational leadership to offer a boutique, high-touch experience. We take pride in meeting clients where they are, simplifying the complex, and building long-term partnerships rooted in trust.
NextLine Ledgers isn’t just a firm—it’s the result of years of connection and collaboration, and our shared belief that when people truly work well together, they can help others move forward with confidence.