Amanda Francis and her family on a scenic boardwalk.

Fun Facts About Amanda

  • Erika (AdminBooks’ Bookkeeping Manager) and Amanda have been best friends since junior high—basically soul sisters for life.
  • Her Hello Kitty collection is next-level impressive (and still growing).
  • She is an active Realtor in Utah, because she just can’t quit the world of real estate!

Amanda is the Tax Admin and Marketing Assistant for AdminBooks, where she gets to blend her love for organization and creativity every day. With a background in real estate, customer service, and detail-oriented roles, she developed a knack for helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.

She lives in beautiful Northern Utah with her husband, their amazing kids, and two lovable dogs. When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her enjoying a good cup of coffee, baking something sweet, painting, or soaking up the sunshine on a nice day.

Recent Blog Articles

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    Salary vs. Owner’s Draw: How to Pay Yourself in 2026

    Somewhere between “I’ll just take what’s left in the account” and “I need to run official payroll for myself,” a…

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