About Us
Julie Pettengill, Founder & Lead Accountant
Julie Pettengill is the founder of Reliable Numbers LLC and a dedicated accounting professional with over 12 years of experience across Raleigh and Fayetteville CPA firms. As a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and former college QuickBooks Instructor, she brings a unique blend of high-level expertise and educational patience to help business owners truly understand their financials.
Julie founded her firm to manage financial and operational complexities, empowering entrepreneurs to focus on business growth. She specializes in financial cleanup projects, QuickBooks implementation, workflow documentation, and internal control development.
By delivering meticulous, audit-ready data, Reliable Numbers LLC transforms disorganized books into efficient, secure systems that drive smarter decisions and sustainable growth. Julie partners closely with a diverse range of small businesses—including construction, professional services, restaurants, salons, personal trainers, and non-profits—to build long-term financial clarity and confidence.
Danielle Smith, Staff Accountant
Danielle Smith is a Staff Accountant at Reliable Numbers, LLC, where she supports clients by helping maintain accurate, organized, and reliable financial records. She holds an Associate’s degree in Accounting and is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, allowing her to confidently assist clients using QuickBooks Online to manage their day-to-day bookkeeping needs.
Working closely with Julie, Danielle helps ensure client accounts are kept up to date, reconciled, and consistent. She is known for her attention to detail, clear communication, and thoughtful approach, all of which help clients feel confident in their numbers. Danielle takes pride in supporting business owners behind the scenes so they can focus on running and growing their businesses with peace of mind.