And the info needed to understand what services you are getting.
General Ledger Management
This is the core process of recording, organizing, and maintaining all of a company's financial transactions in a central place called the general ledger.
It involves sorting transactions into specific accounts, like income, expenses, assets, liabilities, and equity.
It is essential for ensuring financial data is accurate and up-to-date, which is crucial for creating reports and tax preparation.
Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation
This is the process of verifying that the transactions and balance in your company's bank/credit card statements match what is recorded in your general ledger (your internal records).
The purpose is to catch errors, fraudulent transactions, or internal reporting mistakes to ensure the integrity of your financial records.
It supports better cash flow management and improves the accuracy of financial reports.
Transaction Classification
This involves categorizing every financial transaction (both income and expenses) to show where funds are coming from and how they are spent.
Proper classification, often using keywords or merchant details, ensures consistency for better reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.
Managing Accounts Receivable (AR)
Accounts Receivable is the money owed to your business by customers for goods or services delivered.
Management involves creating and sending invoices, tracking the payment of those invoices, and following up on any overdue payments.
Effective management requires setting clear payment terms and maintaining accurate customer data to ensure timely collection of payments.
Managing Accounts Payable (AP)
Accounts Payable is the money your business owes to vendors and creditors.
Management includes processing invoices, gathering necessary approvals, maintaining vendor records, and initiating payments.
Effective AP management can strategically stagger payment dates to optimize your company's cash flow and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Processing Payroll
This is the process of compensating employees for their work.
It involves calculating gross wages, withholding mandatory deductions (like federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare), and delivering the final payment.
It also includes gathering necessary tax forms (like W-4s and W-9s) and filing payroll taxes, often using payroll software to ensure compliance.
Creating Financial Reports
This involves generating key documents that provide a detailed snapshot of a company's financial health over a period.
The core reports are the Income Statement (Profit & Loss), the Balance Sheet, and the Cash Flow Statement.
These reports are vital for informed decision-making, attracting investment, and fulfilling regulatory requirements.
Tax Preparation and Filing
This service involves gathering all financial documents, reviewing previous returns, and using tax software to complete and file tax returns for individuals and businesses.
Bookkeepers often handle documents like 1099s for non-employees and sales tax filings.
The goal is to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements while maximizing tax deductions.
Catch-up Bookkeeping
This is the process of systematically updating and organizing financial records after the business has fallen behind on regular maintenance.
It typically involves collecting all past financial documents (statements, receipts), entering all missing transactions, and reconciling the accounts.
This service is important for restoring financial clarity, preparing for tax season, and preventing penalties from noncompliance.
Our monthly rate is a min of $100.00 but ranges based on the workload that will be taken on.
This is a popular and transparent model where you pay a set rate for a defined package of services each month.
How it works: Services are often bundled into tiers (e.g., Basic, Standard, Premium) that include a specific scope of work, such as monthly reconciliation, a certain number of transactions, and standard financial reports.
Typical Cost for Small Businesses: Outsourced monthly services generally range from $300 to $1,000 per month.
Best for: Businesses with consistent, predictable monthly needs.
Our hourly rate is $55.00/hour with a min $100.00 monthly rate
The most traditional method, where you are charged only for the time the bookkeeper spends working on your account.
How it works: The fee is calculated by multiplying the time spent by the hourly rate.
Typical Hourly Rate: Rates for bookkeeping firms or freelancers commonly range from $40 to $80 per hour, with some sources suggesting a broader range of $25 to $100 per hour (note these are not our rates but nation wide suggested).
Best for: Businesses with fluctuating needs, one-off tasks, or non-standard, ad-hoc projects.
We offer both types of pricing and it depends on your business and it's needs. Schedule a meeting with us today to see what would work best for you.