Our Team
ELIZABETH DIAS
FOUNDER & CEO
After working in corporate and local CPA firms for over 10 years, Elizabeth decided to take a leap of faith and launch Propel Bookkeeping Company in 2018. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, she realized her deep passion for business owners and helping them achieve their dreams. She’s worked with small businesses to emphasize the importance of bookkeeping, maximize profits, create budgets and provide peace of mind that the business finances are in order. Elizabeth realizes there is so much more accountants can do to help businesses move forward. When Elizabeth isn’t crunching numbers, she enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors and training with her health and wellness coach.
STEFANIE
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS
As Director of HR & Operations at Propel Bookkeeping Company, Stefanie Dias oversees the people, processes, and operational systems that keep the organization running efficiently and effectively. With more than 20 years of experience in business operations and human resources, she is dedicated to building strong teams, creating streamlined workflows, and supporting both employees and clients through every stage of growth.
Stefanie's expertise includes human resources, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, process improvement, compliance, and organizational development. She works closely with leadership to implement scalable systems, improve efficiency, and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Known for her practical problem-solving approach and commitment to operational excellence, Stefanie plays a key role in ensuring Propel delivers exceptional service while maintaining the strong internal foundation necessary for continued success. Her passion for helping businesses thrive, combined with her focus on people and process, makes her an integral part of the Propel team.
CARA
BOOKKEEPER
Cara holds a master's degree concentrated in accounting. She has over 10 years of experience working in different industries such as fashion, retail, salons, online memberships, and healthcare. Her goal has always been to help small business owners with their accounting needs so they can concentrate on what they love to do! Cara has taught finance classes to kids ages 7-18, who want to start their own businesses, on how to create a business budget and record business transactions.
MAIA
BOOKKEEPER
Maia brings a unique perspective to bookkeeping; she spent nearly a decade founding and running her own circus-based fitness studio, where she managed all aspects of operations, finance, HR, and a team of 30+ That firsthand experience as a business owner gives her a deep appreciation for what small business clients actually need from their books: clarity, accuracy, and peace of mind.
Since transitioning fully into accounting, Maia has supported clients across construction, nonprofits, and professional services with full-cycle bookkeeping including transaction categorization, reconciliations, AP/AR, financial reporting, and clean-up engagements. She is currently working toward her QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification. When Maia isn't in the books, you can find her practicing aerial arts or exploring new ways to stay active.