Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping, Inc.

Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping, Inc. Bookkeeping, Payroll, QuickBooks Online and Tax Services for small businesses. We have always kept a close and personal relationship with all of our clients.

We are a small family owned business in Batavia helping other small businesses with their Bookkeeping, Payroll and Administrative needs. We are passionate about them and their success!

15 years ago... My Mom started a bookkeeping business in her basement with nothing except a whole lot of heart and experience in accounting. Throughout high school, college and on I worked with her part time and found a true love for bookkeeping and the clients she had. Then one morning in 2009 my life changed forever, unexpectedly she was no longer with us. I knew that she was in a better place but my best friend was gone and I didn't know what to do. A few days later, two of her clients came to me asked, "Jess, will you continue our bookkeeping? We hope you continue your Mom's business in her footsteps." I was honored that they had the confidence in me to continue managing their accounts. From that day on the second generation of Dollar and Sense Bookkeeping began. Over the last 6 years I have grown into a full time business which now includes several diverse small business clients. We have a professional, trusted, name and we have a lot to offer small business owners! Everyday I give it my all to provide the best level of service possible for my clients and I know I make my Mom proud. On a personal level, my husband and my two children are at the center of my universe. There love and support is amazing. When we are not hard at work, we enjoy bike riding on the Fox River Trail, gardening and finding new places to eat around our great town, Batavia! Organizations - Proud member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce since 2015

Certifications - Notary Public State of IL 2009 - present

10/06/2026

MEET THE DOLLAR & SENSE TEAM!

We talk a lot about what we do at Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping, but over the next few weeks, we want to introduce you to the people behind the numbers. 💚

And of course, we have to start with the woman who started it all.

Meet Jessica Weber McGrail, President & Owner of Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping!

For Jessica, bookkeeping has never just been about numbers. It’s about people, relationships, and helping small business owners succeed.

Dollar & Sense began from a very personal place. Jessica grew up working alongside her mom, who ran her own bookkeeping business, and discovered along the way that she shared her mom’s love for bookkeeping and small businesses. After unexpectedly losing her mom in 2009, Jessica was asked by two of her mom’s clients to continue their bookkeeping, and Dollar & Sense was born.

Today, that same relationship-first philosophy is still at the heart of the business.

Jessica believes clients should feel more like family than account numbers. She loves helping business owners understand their finances, stay organized, and have the information they need to make smart decisions for their businesses.

And if you know Jessica, you also know that community is a HUGE part of who she is. You’ll find her volunteering, serving on boards, supporting local organizations and businesses, and finding plenty of ways to get involved around Batavia.

Outside the office, Jessica’s favorite people are her husband and two kids. She loves gardening, biking the Fox River Trail, grabbing ice cream, and enjoying everything our hometown has to offer.

Basically…small businesses, numbers, family, and Batavia. That’s Jessica. 💚

We’re pretty lucky she started this whole thing.

Stay tuned as we introduce you to the rest of the Dollar & Sense team!

HELLO, Q4.October 1 is here, which means we officially have three months left in 2026.Business owners: do you know where...
10/01/2026

HELLO, Q4.

October 1 is here, which means we officially have three months left in 2026.

Business owners: do you know where your numbers stand?

Not “I think we’re doing pretty well.”
Not “My bank account looks okay.”
Not “I’ll figure it out at tax time.”

We mean actually KNOW.

Before the year starts flying toward the holidays, now is a great time to check in on:

✔️ Your year-to-date profit & loss
✔️ Outstanding invoices and receivables
✔️ Upcoming expenses
✔️ Cash flow
✔️ How your numbers compare to last year
✔️ What needs attention before December 31

Because bookkeeping isn’t just about looking backward. Good numbers help you decide what to do NEXT.

You still have an entire quarter to make smart moves, clean things up, and finish 2026 strong.

So…how are your numbers looking heading into Q4?

09/30/2026

A strong team isn’t built only during work hours. 💚

Last week,some of the Dollar & Sense team (plus a few friends!) traded spreadsheets for spatulas and spent some time together at a cooking class at Fox Den Cooking School in St. Charles.

Because we’re more than coworkers. We’re friends who genuinely enjoy spending time together, laughing together, learning together and getting to know each other beyond the office.

And we think that matters.

The better we know each other, the better we work together, and the better we can work together for our clients. That connection, trust and teamwork are a big part of what makes Dollar & Sense feel a little different.

Plus, good food never hurts. 😉

Fox Den Cooking Classes
St. Charles Business Alliance

You might not need to hire another full-time employee.You might just need to **stop doing everything yourself.**There’s ...
09/24/2026

You might not need to hire another full-time employee.

You might just need to **stop doing everything yourself.**

There’s a difference. 😉

As your business grows, bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, QuickBooks and all those little financial admin tasks start taking up more and more of your time.

And eventually, spending Sunday afternoon catching up on the books isn’t saving your business money.

**It’s costing you time you could be using to actually run and grow it.**

That’s where outsourcing can make a whole lot of sense.

Dollar & Sense can step in where you need us — helping keep your financial side organized without adding another full-time position to your payroll.

You run your business.

We’ll help you make sense of the numbers behind it. ❤️

When you work with local businesses, it’s important to understand what’s happening beyond their books. Dollar & Sense Bo...
09/22/2026

When you work with local businesses, it’s important to understand what’s happening beyond their books.

Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping attended this morning’s State of Kane County at Eagle Brook Country Club, joining civic leaders, business professionals, and community members for a look at where our county stands today, and where we’re headed next.

The conversation covered Kane County’s budget priorities and financial outlook, economic expansion, workforce development, strategic growth initiatives, transit and infrastructure, public wellness, environmental stewardship, and more.

Why does that matter to us?

Because our clients are doing business right here in Kane County. They’re hiring employees, serving local customers, making investments, planning for growth, and navigating changes happening throughout our communities.

The better we understand the economic landscape around them, the better we can understand the bigger picture affecting their businesses.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to stay informed, connected, and engaged in the community we serve, and to bring that knowledge back to the small businesses that trust us with their numbers. 💚

Thank you to the Batavia Chamber and our neighboring area chambers for bringing our communities together for such an informative morning!

Quick question for our small business owners...How much money is currently sitting in unpaid invoices? Do you know?Becau...
09/17/2026

Quick question for our small business owners...

How much money is currently sitting in unpaid invoices?

Do you know?
Because making the sale is great. Sending the invoice is great.
Actually getting PAID is even better.

And yet, accounts receivable is one of those things that can very quickly turn into:

"I'll follow up tomorrow."

Then tomorrow becomes next week.
And next week becomes “Wait...they STILL haven't paid that?!”

Here's something you may not realize:
You don't have to be the one chasing it.

Dollar & Sense can help with invoicing, tracking accounts receivable, and following up on outstanding payments, so you can spend less time wondering where your money is and more time actually running your business.

And sometimes just having someone consistently watching what's outstanding can make a BIG difference in your cash flow.

So we're curious...

Without looking, do you know how much money your customers currently owe your business?

YES 🙋‍♀️
Kinda? 😬
Absolutely no idea. 🫣

And if you're firmly in that last category, give us a call. We should probably chat.

09/15/2026

If you own a business, you know there are always people along for the ride with you.

They hear the big ideas and the big worries. They celebrate the wins, talk you through the hard days, and listen to every “I have an idea…” knowing full well that idea might somehow become their problem too.

These guys are mine.

My husband and my kids have been along for the Dollar & Sense ride through growth, long days, new employees, new clients, big decisions, community commitments, and all the other craziness that comes with owning a small business.

They're also the people who remind me there's a whole life outside of the numbers.

One of the reasons I care so much about helping other small business owners is because I get it.

We're not building businesses just to build businesses.

We're building lives.

We're supporting families. Creating flexibility. Taking vacations. Paying for braces. Saving for college. Going out for ice cream. Trying to make it to the game on time.

And sometimes we need the reminder that the business is supposed to support the life, not swallow it whole.

These people are my why. ❤️

Fellow business owners: who's behind YOUR business?
Give them a little shoutout below.

Small business owners, repeat after us:I DO NOT HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING MYSELF. At first, doing your own bookkeeping makes...
09/10/2026

Small business owners, repeat after us:

I DO NOT HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING MYSELF.

At first, doing your own bookkeeping makes perfect sense.

You're watching every dollar. You're figuring things out. You can do it, so you do.

But eventually your business grows...

…and suddenly you're doing bookkeeping at 10 p.m. on a Sunday wondering what the heck that $287 transaction from four months ago was.

That's usually our cue.

If your books are behind, you're not sure what's coming in or going out, you're chasing unpaid invoices, or you simply don't have TIME for this anymore, it might be time to hand it off.

And no, your books don't have to be perfect before you call us.

Actually, please don't spend three weekends trying to clean them up because you're embarrassed.

We literally offer catch-up bookkeeping.

We've seen things. We can handle it.

Give us a call and let's figure out what makes sense for your business.

☎️ (630) 765-1581

Spend more time running your business. We'll worry about the books.

Happy Labor Day from Dollar & Sense! Today feels like a pretty good day to give a little shoutout to all the people who ...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Dollar & Sense!

Today feels like a pretty good day to give a little shoutout to all the people who WORK to make small businesses work.

The owners wearing 47 different hats.
The employees who show up and make things happen.
The families who pitch in behind the scenes.
And everyone building something they're proud of, one very busy day at a time.

We see you. We work alongside you. And we're pretty darn proud to be part of this small business community.

Now close the laptop, ignore the bookkeeping for a minute, and enjoy your Labor Day.

The numbers will still be there tomorrow. We promise.

Happy Labor Day from Jess + the Dollar & Sense crew!

🌶️ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT + A SPICY LITTLE SALE! We love getting to work with some seriously cool local businesses, and Gindo’...
09/06/2026

🌶️ CLIENT SPOTLIGHT + A SPICY LITTLE SALE!

We love getting to work with some seriously cool local businesses, and Gindo’s Spice of Life definitely brings the HEAT. 🌶️

If you haven’t tried Gindo’s handcrafted hot sauces yet, this weekend is your sign!

🔥 LABOR DAY SALE: 20% OFF ALL ONLINE ORDERS!🔥

Stock up on your favorites, try something new, or grab a few bottles for that friend who thinks they can “handle the heat.” 😏

We’re proud to have as a Dollar & Sense Bookkeeping client, and even happier when supporting our clients involves spicing things up a bit!

Shop the sale at Gindos.com

Go show one of our awesome clients some love, and spice up your Labor Day weekend while you’re at it!

Address

236 Webster Street
Batavia, IL
60510

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(630) 765-1581

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