About
Experienced accounting, delivered personally
I’m Melissa Raia, founder of Avens + Ledger.
I was born and raised in Colorado and have lived here my entire life. Small business has always been part of my world — both of my parents owned businesses while I was growing up, so I saw firsthand how much responsibility sits with the owner.
I created Avens + Ledger to give small business owners reliable accounting support without the layers and handoffs of a larger firm. My goal is simple: keep the books accurate, make the reporting useful, and be someone you can actually reach when you have a question.
I’m based in Littleton and especially enjoy supporting businesses throughout the Denver metro area, while also serving clients beyond Colorado.
Background
Certified Public Accountant
CPA with deep experience in accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit support, and accounting operations.
Advanced Accounting & Business Education
Master’s in Accounting and MBA from the University of Colorado, combining technical accounting depth with a broader understanding of business operations and decision-making.
Public & Private Company Experience
Experience spanning public accounting and accounting leadership roles with both privately held and publicly traded companies.
Small Business Perspective
Raised around small business owners and now focused on bringing practical, high-quality accounting support directly to growing businesses.
How I work
Accuracy first
Reconciled, supportable books. If something looks off, I find out why before it becomes a bigger problem.
Plain language
I explain what the statements show without jargon, and I'm glad to walk through them with you.
Responsive
You can call or text me. Questions get answered promptly by the person who did the work.
Consistent
Same close schedule, same reporting format, every month. Predictability is part of the service.