Bookkeeping & Payroll Services for Colorado Churches, Church Plants, Nonprofits, and Ministries

You’re the leader of a nonprofit, ministry, or church because you want to serve people and build something that they believe in. You didn’t sign up to be an accountant.

Somewhere between your mission and your ministry, there are financial reports that don’t give you a good idea of your cash flow, an uncertainty that your books don’t quite add up, and a nagging sense that you’re one audit away from a big problem.

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Ministry leadership team Clean financial ledger
The Founder

A Colorado Bookkeeper Who Speaks Your Language

Western Slope Bookkeeping was founded by Cody Paiva, a former pastor with a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and deep roots in the nonprofit and ministry world. Cody brings nearly a decade of nonprofit bookkeeping experience to the table.

Cody knows what it’s like to sit in your seat. He’s carried the weight of a congregation, navigated the complexity of donor funds, and learned firsthand what financially healthy organizations look like from the inside. He knows exactly what you’re working with.

What Western Slope Bookkeeping Offers:

  • Specialized expertise in nonprofit, church, church plant, and ministry bookkeeping
  • Communicative service with Cody, a former pastor – not a rotating team
  • Transparent, accessible pricing designed for small to mid-size organizations, with flexible arrangements and no long-term contracts required
  • Audit-ready books and compliance with state and IRS requirements specific to nonprofits and churches
  • Plain-language financial reporting, so leaders can make confident decisions
Cody Paiva
Core Capabilities

Bookkeeping Services for Colorado Nonprofits, Ministries, & Church Plants

Monthly Bookkeeping & Reporting

Built for faith-based organizations that need ongoing, reliable support. We maintain your books, prepare monthly reports, and translate the numbers into clear insights.

Formation Support

Starting a new nonprofit or planting a church? We’ll help get your financial foundation right from day one, including Form 1023 filing support and custom Chart of Accounts setup.

Cleanup & Catch-Up

Inherited a mess? We’ll clean it up. Whether transitioning away from a long-time volunteer or preparing for a rigorous audit, we’ll get your ledgers back in order.

Add-On & XP Advisory

Full suite of add-on services including church payroll processing, donor management, and bill pay. Fractional Executive Pastor (XP) advisory available upon request.

Client Testimonials

Personalized Nonprofit Bookkeeping That Stands Out

“Our nonprofit childcare center/preschool was in need of updating and streamlining our bookkeeping system and processes. Cody has responded quickly to all of my questions. He is easy to relate to and genuinely cares for the details of our business. He has provided some necessary reports to help us with our business decisions and to ensure that we are being good stewards with the resources that we have. I am grateful for his patience and expertise and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a high quality and professional bookkeeping company.”
— Great Beginnings Early Childhood Center
“We’ve worked with Cody and Western Slopes Bookkeeping since our nonprofit started, and they’ve been excellent to work with. From day one, they’ve kept our books in order and produced helpful reports. They’re reliable, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable about the ins and outs of nonprofit finances—things like tracking designated funds, handling donation reporting, and making sure everything stays compliant. If you need someone who truly knows their stuff and actually cares about your organization, I can’t recommend them enough.”
— The Church Cooperative
“Cody has been so very helpful in getting our church bookkeeping system updated. Would definitely recommend for any of your bookkeeping needs!”
— Delta Christian Church
The Western Slope Process

Three steps to total financial confidence.

01

Book a Free Consultation

Schedule a call to talk through your needs. Cody will get to know your ministry, your financials, and where things stand to determine how best to serve you.

02

Share Your Financial Picture

We’ll send a short questionnaire and review standard reports along with QuickBooks access if available. This helps us gauge complexity before sending a custom proposal.

03

Get Back to Your Mission

Once you’ve chosen the option that fits your budget, we take it from there. You receive monthly bookkeeping and clean financials—so you can leave the accounting worries behind.

The Bottom Line

Your mission is important.
Your books should reflect that.

You’ve given everything to build something that matters. You shouldn’t have to lose sleep over whether your books are in order.

Direct Access

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