The people behind the work
Bookkeeping and payroll are personal. Meet the experienced people who keep the details moving, the deadlines visible, and your questions connected to someone who can help.
One accountable team
Many strengths. One standard.
Candy
Sara
Casey
Cheryl
Dave
Toni
Founder
Candy Messer
The standard starts here
Candy began her entrepreneurial journey in 2002. What started as one person helping businesses on-site has grown into a distributed team supporting owners with bookkeeping, payroll, and clearer financial operations.
Her role today is bigger than handling every detail herself. She sets the standard, develops the team, and makes sure clients get practical guidance from people who care about the business behind the books.
Recommend what the business needs—nothing it does not.
Explain the numbers in language an owner can use.
Build a team and process clients can depend on.
The team behind the details
Different roles, shared accountability. The people doing the work are backed by operations, customer service, and a company-wide standard for clear communication.
Director of Operations
Sara joined AB&P in 2023 with a degree in Business Administration. She helps keep the work, the team, and the client experience moving in the same direction. Away from work, she enjoys movie and game nights, the outdoors, and time with her family and three dogs.
Executive Assistant
Casey keeps things organized, efficient, and moving smoothly behind the scenes. More than a decade in sales leadership sharpened her skills in operations, logistics, process improvement, and people-first support. She also enjoys nature, Tennessee football, and adventures with her two boys.
Account Specialist
A bookkeeper since 2000, Cheryl joined AB&P in 2022 after relocating closer to her son and his family. She chose to continue working part-time because she genuinely enjoys bookkeeping—and brings decades of practical experience to the work.
Account Specialist
Dave joined AB&P in 2024 with more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit finance and administration. A University of Pittsburgh graduate, he brings a thoughtful, steady approach to the numbers. Outside work, he enjoys running, tennis, cooking, and playing guitar.
Account Specialist
Toni brings more than 20 years of customer service management experience across public and private organizations. That people-first perspective pairs naturally with the care and consistency account work requires. She also enjoys reviewing books for indie authors and playing board games.
Customer Service
Mackenzy brings a background in customer service, communication, and practical problem-solving to AB&P. She helps make each interaction feel clear and well cared for. Outside work, she enjoys decorating custom cakes, hair and makeup, travel, and time with friends.
Social Media Coordinator
Sara brings a background in marketing, communications, and nonprofit development to the team. She helps AB&P connect with its community through clear storytelling and meaningful engagement. Away from work, she enjoys live music, family travel, and cheering on her daughters.
How we show up
Integrity, honesty, and reliability are not a values poster. They shape how the team scopes the work, explains the numbers, and follows through.
Recommendations are based on what helps the business—not on adding services for the sake of a larger invoice.
Clear communication means telling you what the numbers show, what needs attention, and what can wait.
Repeatable processes and a real team keep important work from depending on one person or one busy week.
Ready when you are
Start with a simple conversation. We’ll learn what you need and decide together whether we’re the right fit.
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