meet our team

The people behind Books & Taxes — experienced professionals across management, bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and client service.

management team

Intuit ProAdvisor · Elite

Raul Leon

CEO, CFO & Enrolled Agent

raulleon@booksntaxes.com+1 510 781-0300

QuickBooks Certified · Level 1

Diana Cespedes

Business Manager

diana@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3156

QuickBooks Certified

Juancarlos Guevara

Operations Manager

juancarlos@booksntaxes.com+1 925 471-5767

bookkeeping team

Delia Arca

Senior Bookkeeper

delia.arca@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3153

Jorge Vera

Senior Bookkeeper

jorge@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3148

Natalia Espinoza

Junior Bookkeeper

natalia.espinoza@booksntaxes.com+1 510 447-4566

payroll team

QuickBooks Payroll Certified

Freddy Lopez

Payroll Assistant

freddy@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3145

QuickBooks Payroll Certified

Jennifer Cisneros

Payroll Assistant

jennifer.cisneros@booksntaxes.com+1 925 494-0205

Paul Aniceto

Payroll Assistant

paul.aniceto@booksntaxes.com+1 510 408-6943

Dalia Pacheco

Payroll Desk

dalia@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3152

tax team

CTEC Registered Tax Preparer

Emmanuel Perez

Tax Preparer

emmanuel@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-5255

Abel Hernandez

Tax Assistant

abel@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-3144

Jimena Sampen

Junior Tax Associate

jimena.sampen@booksntaxes.com+1 510 961-0079

administrative & customer service

QuickBooks Certified · Level 2

Gabriela Talledo

Client Onboarding & Support

gabriela@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-5303

Gianella Calderón

Marketing & Administrative Support

gianella@booksntaxes.com+1 510 447-4559

Joseline Martinez

Front Desk

joseline@booksntaxes.com+1 925 466-5263

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