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Best Bookkeeping Companies

657 Companies - Rankings updated: August 21, 2026

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  • Accounting & Tax Services in Buffalo

    Accounting & Tax Services in Buffalo

    Choose Blatner & Mineo CPA PC to work with you one-on-one for your personal and business accounting needs. We are New York natives who want to help our community grow and thrive in the area. We have been serving local businesses and individuals in Buffalo for over 30 years and have handled all financial...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Accounting & Advisory Services

    Accounting & Advisory Services

    Client-centered Accounting & Advisory Services. We assist businesses in achieving success by providing virtually enabled, scalable, and cost-effective business solutions. Working with a diverse clientele, our Buffalo, NY, CPA team provides highly personalized and quality solutions tailored to niche...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Our Success Is a Result of Your Success.

    Our Success Is a Result of Your Success.

    Conlon & Company is an accounting firm committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Implementing the Future.

    Implementing the Future.

    Serving small business in coastal communities since 2,000. A one-stop-shop, OurWebmaster does most everything in-house or will have a resource available to supply your need. OurWebmaster utilizes both commercial and open-source software to accomplish customer objectives...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your financial clarity.

    Your financial clarity.

    SLC Bookkeeping provides personalized bookkeeping, tax, and financial consulting services for small businesses, helping them achieve financial clarity and efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Elevating Finances With Premium Solutions

    Elevating Finances With Premium Solutions

    Haworth & Company, a reputable accounting firm based in Winnipeg, Canada, offers personalized and professional services to meet diverse accounting needs. With a team of experienced CPAs, the firm prioritizes close attention to clients' financial requirements. Committed to excellence, Haworth & Company...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Winnipeg, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Artifin Accountants, A trusted team of CIMA Certified Chartered Accountants

    Artifin Accountants, A trusted team of CIMA Certified Chartered Accountants

    Artifin Accountants is a UK-based accounting and tax firm led by Mr. Rahim Uddin, providing reliable and well-structured financial services for growing businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Simplifying Your Financial Processes

    Simplifying Your Financial Processes

    Bookkeepers Direct offers professional bookkeeping solutions tailored to Yorkshire-based businesses, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and affordability. With a focus on simplifying transaction processing, the firm blends technology and financial expertise to deliver straightforward and efficient services. As...

    Location
    Barnsley, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • People. Process. Technology

    People. Process. Technology

    Proten International is a leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm which provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with our business strategy and vision...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Specialty Tax Made Simple

    Specialty Tax Made Simple

    With over 20 years of private industry tax and public accounting experience, PMBA's State & Local and Federal Tax experts can help you tackle all your complex, multi-state Sales & Use tax needs, claim valuable tax incentives and credits like the R&D Tax Credit, conduct Due Diligence, and implement tax...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
  • Getting Your Business Found on the Internet

    Getting Your Business Found on the Internet

    Merchant Bottom Line mission is to help small businesses get found on the Internet. We believe the business owner should focus on their business while we focus our attention on their Internet presence. We design and create very SEO friendly website pages and provide social medias and or eCommerce if needed...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New Boston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Business Growth Partners.

    Your Business Growth Partners.

    Incend Media helps organizations improve search visibility, AI discoverability, customer acquisition, and long-term growth through connected digital systems...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Springfield, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Streamlined Finances for Sustainable Growth

    Streamlined Finances for Sustainable Growth

    Gold Class Accounts offers comprehensive bookkeeping, business activity statements (BAS), and payroll services to businesses across Australia. The firm streamlines financial management, ensuring compliance and accuracy. With a focus on customized workflow automation, Gold Class Accounts supports businesses in...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Parramatta, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
  • Strategic Accounting Partner

    Strategic Accounting Partner

    GBK Advisors is a strategic accounting partner specializing in tax, valuation, and business planning for growth-oriented businesses. With a focus on personalized service and innovative solutions, GBK goes beyond traditional accounting to help entrepreneurs and companies navigate complex financial challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Fractional CFO & Accounting Services

    Fractional CFO & Accounting Services

    Level10 CFO is a new spin on outsourced CFO advisory and accounting services. With an advisory-led, tech-forward approach that always puts your interests first, we brave the crucial conversations to help your business evolve and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Lakewood, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Bookkeeping And Tax Solutions For Houston Businesses

    Bookkeeping And Tax Solutions For Houston Businesses

    Seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping, tax compliance, financial operations, and process optimization. Skilled in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory adherence, and developing tax strategies that reduce liabilities and improve efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Professional Tax, Bookkeeping & Business Services

    Professional Tax, Bookkeeping & Business Services

    At Be's Professional Services, LLC we will thoroughly and effectively provide audit resolution, tax preparation, and planning that can help you minimize your future tax liability. We assist with negotiating past tax situations and IRS letters received...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Cedar Hill, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Expert Bookkeeping. Sustainable Growth.

    Expert Bookkeeping. Sustainable Growth.

    Ledger Works provides comprehensive bookkeeping services for small and medium-sized businesses across Australia. From bookkeeping and payroll to business advice and tax returns, its expert team ensures compliance and financial efficiency, allowing business owners to concentrate on growth. Utilizing advanced...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Milton, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
  • We simplify your finances and help you accelerate your business

    We simplify your finances and help you accelerate your business

    Pasquesi Partners provide full-service accounting and tax solutions to tech and agency businesses. Our mission is to help growth-stage businesses manage the comprehensive financials required to turn visions into reality. Like traditional accounting firms, we handle the basics: bookkeeping, payroll, tax...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Trusted Partner In Virtual Support & Business Efficiency

    Your Trusted Partner In Virtual Support & Business Efficiency

    Prossistant is your trusted partner in business support, streamlining operations, client communication, and back-office processes. Our skilled team delivers tailored assistance across marketing, sales, administration, accounting, paralegal, and technical workflows. Integrated seamlessly into your systems, we...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    Location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
  • Boosting Performance, Fueling Growth

    Boosting Performance, Fueling Growth

    Business Boost Centre provides practical, cost-effective support services tailored to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Its team brings real-world business experience to help clients streamline operations, manage finances, and achieve growth. Focused on timely advice and efficiency, Business...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Phillip, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Focus on Your Business, Well Handle the Books

    Focus on Your Business, Well Handle the Books

    Bejeweled Bookkeeping Services specializes in providing personalized bookkeeping solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. With over a decade of experience, they simplify financial management by delivering clear, consistent, and approachable support to help clients maximize profitability and maintain...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Halifax, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Transforming Tomorrow, Today.

    Transforming Tomorrow, Today.

    Gennext offers professional IT services to assist organizations in achieving secure digital transformations at optimal costs. We welcome discussions about your IT requirements at no charge, confident that you'll find us to be an ideal technology partner. Let us help you navigate your technological needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Minimize Taxes. Maximize Profitability.

    Minimize Taxes. Maximize Profitability.

    Geltrude & Company, LLC is a leading accounting and financial consulting firm delivering advanced expertise and capabilities with a personal touch...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Nutley, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Bookkeeping and Accounts, Payroll, Company Formation

    Bookkeeping and Accounts, Payroll, Company Formation

    Osservi Outsource Services is a leading service provider in the field of Bookkeeping, Payroll, has been transforming business across Ireland...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Build The Right Foundation For Your Business

    Build The Right Foundation For Your Business

    Corporate Services Singapore has earned the trust of businesses across Singapore by delivering efficient company incorporation and corporate secretarial solutions. A leading corporate services provider in Singapore, we specialize in company incorporation, corporate secretarial services, accounting, payroll...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Singapore, Singapore
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
  • Your Trusted Finance Professional.

    Your Trusted Finance Professional.

    Coin Masters is your dedicated finance team, from bookkeeping to the boardroom. With our comprehensive range of services, we're more than just a financial services provider; we're your trusted partners in financial excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Numbers Tell The Story

    Numbers Tell The Story

    Aureus Advisory Partners is a tax and financial advisory firm based in Texas, serving individuals, businesses, and athletes across the United States. Led by MJ Cunningham, an IRS Enrolled Agent, we specialize in Payroll Tax Resolution, Tax Strategy, CFO Services, Multi-State Compliance, and NIL Athlete Tax...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Helotes, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Nice, Fast, Affordable Website Packages With Everything Included.

    Nice, Fast, Affordable Website Packages With Everything Included.

    Rocket Ivy is a San Diego based web solutions agency founded in 2017. With a compact team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm offers all-inclusive website packages that combine design, hosting, maintenance, SEO, and performance optimization. Aimed at startups, small businesses, and content creators...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Expert Accounting And Tax

    Expert Accounting And Tax

    Ignition Tax is a professional accounting and tax services firm dedicated to supporting small businesses with accurate, compliant, and cost-effective financial solutions. With expertise across tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and business registration, the firm simplifies complex financial processes so...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Accurate Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions

    Accurate Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions

    Here at Steward, Ingram, & Cooper, PLLC, our top priority is to provide accurate and knowledgeable accounting and bookkeeping assistance to individuals and small businesses in and around Raleigh. While much of our focus is on working with our clients to look toward the future with financial success, we also...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Morrisville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Books + Branding = Profit

    Books + Branding = Profit

    ProfitWerx helps Oregon business owners gain clarity, consistency, and confidence in their finances and online presence. Based in Klamath Falls, we provide full-cycle bookkeeping services including setup, cleanup, and catch-up accounting, along with expert web design and SEO to help local businesses get found...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    Location
    Klamath Falls, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Financial Success, Simplified.

    Your Financial Success, Simplified.

    The firm offers tax, accounting and consulting services. We handle the back-office and bookkeeping functions of many private companies in South Florida. We are also happy to report that our lists continue to grow...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Accounting
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforming Financial Excellence With CountZee.

    Transforming Financial Excellence With CountZee.

    At CountZee, we're passionate about empowering businesses with the financial clarity and control they deserve. We're a full-service accounting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to streamline your operations and boost your bottom line...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Navigating Complex Tax Regulations Expertly

    Navigating Complex Tax Regulations Expertly

    CITITAX Associates, based in Alpharetta, Georgia, provides comprehensive accounting services, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and financial planning. The firm offers personalized strategies to help clients maximize profits and navigate complex tax regulations. With a focus on tailored...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Alpharetta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Together, We Can Create Your Financial Roadmap To Success

    Together, We Can Create Your Financial Roadmap To Success

    AVK Global Bookkeeping is here to help you out. They serve the cities of Phoenix, Chandler, Tempe, and Gilbert in addition to the neighboring communities, and they provide a complete variety of services to keep the financial aspects of your organization on track. Owners of businesses are well aware of how...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Cadillac's Trusted Financial Experts

    Cadillac's Trusted Financial Experts

    Founded in 2000, Cadillac Accounting & Tax Service offers essential financial solutions with precision and personalized care from its Cadillac, Michigan headquarters. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, the firm assists individuals and businesses in navigating complex financial processes. Its dedicated...

    Location
    Cadillac, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Hardware + AI Agents For Columbus Entrepreneurs

    Hardware + AI Agents For Columbus Entrepreneurs

    CBus AI Agents builds custom AI agent systems and hardware setups for small businesses in Columbus, Dublin, and Central Ohio. Founder-led by Jeff Binek: Army veteran, Ohio State grad, 16-year business owner turned AI consultant...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Business Consulting
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dublin, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $115/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Streamlined Bookkeeping. Global Expertise.

    Streamlined Bookkeeping. Global Expertise.

    SM Bookkeeping Services offers expert bookkeeping solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises across the globe. With over a decade of experience, the firm specializes in daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping using advanced platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. Its dedicated team ensures...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Bhuj, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • Ensuring Your Financial Success

    Ensuring Your Financial Success

    LedgersOnline offers comprehensive online bookkeeping and accounting services for small and medium-sized Canadian businesses. With a dedicated team of certified accountants and bookkeepers, the firm handles everything from payroll and tax preparation to financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and peace of...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    North Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Delivering Excellence In Every Aspect Our Their Work

    We Delivering Excellence In Every Aspect Our Their Work

    Outsource Work is an Outstaffing Company specializing in Finance Recruitment and Bookkeeping Services. We help businesses hire skilled Ukrainian professionals who deliver accuracy, reliability, and cost savings of up to 70%...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Staff Augmentation
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Tallinn, Estonia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Clarity. Integrity. Success.

    Clarity. Integrity. Success.

    Busy Bee Advisors offers expert bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advisory services, providing financial clarity and strategic advice. The firm's certified professionals help clients streamline expenses and improve business efficiency. Handling routine financial tasks, Busy Bee Advisors enables business owners...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
  • We provide a full range of financial services to startups & later-stage tech companies in Canada, from investor-ready #cloudaccounting to strategic CFO services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We make it simple!

    We make it simple!

    At Flexo Translations, we apply the most effective and advanced translation solutions to address your brand and company needs in the simplest way...

    Top Services:

    • Translation Services
    • Transcription Services
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Valencia, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Marketing, Advertising, Publishing.

    Marketing, Advertising, Publishing.

    With Morgan Online Media LLC as your partner, you can rest assured that your digital presence is in capable hands. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive results and exceed expectations. From concept to execution, we work closely with our clients to...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Toledo, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Taking care of YOUR business IS our business

    Taking care of YOUR business IS our business

    We are a Canadian based outsourced business services agency. Our core services include VA, Reception Services and Bookkeeping. We buck the trend of of local outsourcing firms to contract out piece work by hiring employees that we support and train so they can provide better services to you...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Phone Answering Services
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • New age Digital Agency

    Our secret sauce? A combination of branding, web development, app development, and digital marketing expertise: all engineered to create a lasting impact...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Dhanbad, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Results-Focused Solutions For Business

    Results-Focused Solutions For Business

    We help small and mid-sized businesses across NJ and NY build an online presence that actually brings in customers not just looks good. What makes us different is that we don't just build websites. We build systems that generate leads...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Award Winning Accountants

    Award Winning Accountants

    Family run Chartered Accountancy practice in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Offering accountancy, tax and business support services, Harrisons Accountancy provides solutions to make finances easier to manage and understand for businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Biggleswade, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • No More Stress Around Books and Finances

    No More Stress Around Books and Finances

    Madoka Ono Bookkeeping is here to help! The time you have been spending on doing or understanding your books will be freed up. Would you invest the extra time back into your business for growth or spend it with your family and friends?...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

Bookkeeping Service Hiring Guide

What is a bookkeeping company?

A bookkeeping company is a specialized firm that manages the financial records of an organization, ensuring that they are complete, accurate, and compliant with industry policies and regulations. Its core focus is helping businesses better understand their financial performance, make informed decisions, and uncover growth opportunities.  

Typically, there are two kinds of bookkeeping services. The first is a standard or regular bookkeeper who performs simple duties, such as inputting financial records and comparing them with bank statements. The second is a full charge bookkeeper, who has managerial responsibilities and is more involved in a business’s overall financial health, managing its banking and payroll, and assisting accountants in filing taxes. 

While these two types of bookkeeping services differ in scope and responsibilities, both help businesses overcome some of the following challenges: 

  • Inability to track business’ monetary transactions 
  • Disconnection between the sales and profit margins 
  • Late payments, lost invoices, or unexpected expenses leading to cash flow issues 
  • Frequent compliance violations and penalties 
  • Difficulty balancing inflows and outflows and maintaining stable cash flow 
  • Disorganized or incomplete financial records 
  • Limited financial visibility that subsequently impedes strategic planning 
  • Limited bookkeeping skills and knowledge 

The global bookkeeping and financial auditing market is predicted to reach $673.7 billion by 2028, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2023 to 2028. The market growth can be attributed to taxation changes, increasing business complexity, and shifting outsourcing trends pertaining to bookkeeping.  

Success story 

While the numbers speak for themselves, we selected the following case study to illustrate the impact of bookkeeping services in nurturing financial health.  

  • Challenge: With operations dispersed across over 1,000 locations, a retail chain’s point of sale (POS) terminals reported incorrect, duplicate, and missing transactions. Because of this, it had to dedicate over 400 hours to manually review the financial records of at least 50 stores. 
  • Solution: Leveraging its tax processing and change management platform, alyx, Grant Thornton developed a workflow that automated data consolidation and implemented internal review processes from audit specialists to ensure data accuracy. Once deployed, the technology automatically reviewed the financial records and reconciled accounts. 
  • Results: Grant Thornton reduced reconciliation time by 90%, compressing manual work hours from 400 to 40, which allowed the client’s team to dedicate time to more important tasks. 

What do bookkeeping companies do?

Bookkeeping companies streamline businesses’ financial tracking, paying, and reporting processes to minimize data entry errors and ensure accuracy. They coordinate with department heads to collect expense reports and approve purchases, report inaccuracies and variations in monthly financial reports, and help keep a business's annual budget in order. 

Key bookkeeping services include: 

  • Financial transaction documentation 
    Recording all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments together, and ensuring they include details like transaction date, payee, and payor 
  • Accounts receivable/payable management 
    Collecting and monitoring payment transactions, which involves sending invoices to customers, following up on overdue accounts, and scheduling payments for bills 
  • Bank reconciliation 
    Comparing financial records with bank statements to assess for discrepancies and errors in data keeping and reconciling these when possible 
  • Payroll management 
    Calculating employee wages, withholding taxes, managing benefits, and processing employee payroll 
  • Financial reporting 
    Creating balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports and submitting these to relevant personnel for their analysis 
  • Budgeting and financing 
    Providing projections for future financial performance based on historical data and market trends and assisting businesses in developing and monitoring budgets to manage spending 

Success story 

To better illustrate the role of bookkeeping services in real-world business situations, we selected a case study from Crowe

  • Challenge: Lacking the resources to reconcile intercompany accounts receivable and payable across its multiple entities, a global telecommunications company partnered with Crowe to provide audit support to its parent company and its foreign subsidiaries. 
  • Solution: Crowe conducted intercompany account reconciliation for three entities across three consecutive annual audit periods. In addition, the company reviewed the accuracy of the parent company’s financial records, drafted financial statements and footnotes, and created a template for the client to use for future reconciliations. 
  • Results: With Crowe’s help, the client gained more accurate financial records and met all reporting and audit deadlines, avoiding potential violations and penalties.  

What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?

Although bookkeepers and accountants operate within the same financial domain, their roles are distinctly different and are frequently conflated with one another. Essentially, bookkeepers handle a business’s day-to-day financial operations, whereas accountants are more involved in the bigger picture of the business’s finances, i.e., they analyze financial statements, perform audits, and file taxes. 

Below is a comparison chart: 

Bookkeeper  Accountant 
Records daily and monthly transactions  Analyzes the records which bookkeepers log to advise business owners on financial decisions 
Conducts bank reconciliations  Conducts routine audits and reviews financial statements 
Sends invoices, tracks received payments, and processes payrolls  Analyzes the overall cost of operations and manages budgets 
Does not have the legal authority to file for taxes  Has the legal authority to file for taxes 

How much do bookkeeping services cost?

On average, bookkeeping services cost between $500 and $2,500 per month for fully outsourced services, however, this rate can vary depending on the following factors:  

  • Company size and number of employees  
  • Number of monthly transactions 
  • Number of expense accounts  
  • Number of invoices 
  • Number of balance sheets 
  • Customized reporting needs 
  • Agency location 

A bookkeeping company’s pricing model can also affect the overall price of the service. Common models include: 

  • Hourly rate 
    Charges per hour of service rendered, providing an affordable and flexible pricing option for businesses with widely varying needs per month. 
  • Part-time bookkeeping
    Bills a flat monthly fee for basic bookkeeping services, such as inputting receipts and reconciling records. This is an ideal pricing option for businesses that can perform some bookkeeping services internally (e.g., payroll and financial reports) and want to save up on bookkeeping costs. 
  • Full-service bookkeeping 
    Requires a flat monthly fee for comprehensive bookkeeping services, making a preferred option for businesses that don’t have the internal resources to manage their financial records and have complex needs. 

The top 50 bookkeeping companies on DesignRush charge an average hourly rate of $73. 18.6% of agencies accept projects under $1,000, offering cost-effective options for organizations seeking basic bookkeeping services. On the other hand, 0.8% require at least $50,000, catering to businesses that require end-to-end bookkeeping services on a larger scale. 

Why should I hire a bookkeeping company?

You should hire a bookkeeping company because it can provide visibility into your organization’s financial health, help you make more informed decisions pertaining to your budget and expenses, and pinpoint opportunities to maximize your profits. Bookkeeping companies can also help you uncover patterns in your financial performance and improve overall financial operations.  

Hire bookkeepers because they: 

  • Improve your business’s financial resiliency so you can quickly recover from unexpected financial shocks  
  • Provide greater visibility into your cash flow, transactions, and overall financial records 
  • Minimize record-keeping errors and can prevent compliance penalties 
  • Provide valuable insights on budget allocation and business expenses 
  • Explore opportunities to optimize spending, better allocate budget, and grow revenue 
  • Prepare well-documented financial reports and analyses to be presented to investors and stakeholders 
  • Can fully take over the bookkeeping operations, thus allowing you to focus on core business activities 

Success story 

To highlight the value of bookkeeping services, we’ve selected Coforge’s case study as a notable example:  

  • Challenge: A commercial bank wanted to reclassify its clients’ financial statements into a specific risk analyst template, seeking to conduct a more accurate analysis. However, the statements were inconsistent and inaccurate and required standardization. 
  • Solution: Recognizing the client’s time constraints, Coforge created a detailed process checklist to reduce and monitor errors and standardized the approach for financial reclassification. The company also employed its proven process assessment framework to accelerate the transition. 
  • Results: Following the partnership with Coforge, the bank achieved a 99.5% accuracy in financial statement spreading, reduced staffing requirements by 30%, and improved regulation compliance. Because of this efficiency, the bank recorded a turn time of 12 hours for prioritized new loan applications. 

How do I choose the best bookkeeping company for my business?

Choosing the best bookkeeping company for your business requires careful consideration and research. To help you in this process, we compiled a list of things you should consider: 

  1. Understand your business needs 
    Evaluate your bottlenecks, pain points, and current limitations to determine the type of bookkeeping services you need to outsource.  
  2. Outline project scope 
    Determine the number of monthly transactions, reporting needs, payroll needs, and accounting tech and systems to define project scope. 
  3. Set your budget 
    Discuss with stakeholders how much you can allocate toward a bookkeeping service, considering the frequency and scope of services.  
  4. Research potential partners and ask for referrals 
    Review agency directories like DesignRush, marketplaces, publications, and listings to find bookkeeping companies. You can also reach out to business partners and colleagues for agencies for referrals. 
  5. Check their credibility 
    Because bookkeeping is a highly regulated industry, look into the accreditations of the bookkeepers you’re considering. An official certificate from the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) is a notable example in thar regard.  
  6. Assess their expertise 
    Review their client reviews and testimonies, case studies, portfolio, list of awards and recognitions, services, and experience. Select agencies that are familiar with your industry and provide the tools you need. 
  7. Submit a request for proposal (RFP) 
    Shortlist suitable agencies and send them an RFP. Across the RFPs, include a list of expected responsibilities and deliverables, project budget, how frequently you’ll need the service (daily, monthly, or quarterly), and a rough estimate of the regular workload.  
  8. Ask about security and privacy  
    Inquire about their financial data security best practices and ensure they comply with the latest privacy and security regulations to safeguard your business’s information. 
  9. Evaluate their soft skills 
    Observe the agency’s interactions with your team, and prioritize those that are organized, communicative, transparent, accountable, flexible, and seem like a good culture fit. 
  10. Finalize details with your chosen partner 
    Once you’ve chosen a bookkeeping company, settle on the payment method, list of deliverables, project management and communication details, and other aspects of your collaboration. 

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How do I find the best bookkeeping services on DesignRush that fit my budget?

Using our agency's filters, you can find the best bookkeeping services on DesignRush that fit your budget. Shortlist the selection by choosing from agencies that can cater to projects from $1,000 to above $50,000 based on your budget.  

To get you started, here are a few options at different price points: 

Low Budget: 1k above  
Mid Budget: 10k above  
High Budget: 50k above  

What are the key success metrics in bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping success metrics help businesses evaluate the state of their financial accounts, ensure accurate income and expense tracking, facilitate informed decision-making, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. 

Below are the key success metrics in bookkeeping: 

  • Operating cash flow 
    Calculates an organization’s inflows and outflows, indicating whether it has enough cash flow to maintain and grow its business operations 
  • Working capital 
    Computes a business's on-hand cash, excluding the amount needed to maintain daily operations and pay debts and loans 
  • Accounts payable 
    Measures the total outstanding bills owed by the organization 
  • Accounts receivable/payable aging 
    Tracks the age of an account in 30-day increments to help businesses make more informed decisions pertaining to their cash flow 
  • Accounts receivable 
    Calculates the total amount owed to a business 
  • Direct costs 
    Determines the cost it takes to produce a certain good or service 
  • Cash burn rate 
    Identifies how quickly a business consumes its cash reserves 
  • Operating margin 
    Computes the income a business makes from its daily operations  
  • Revenue growth 
    Evaluates how much a business’s revenue has increased over a certain period 
  • Net profit 
    Calculates the total amount a company makes after taxes and interest 

What questions should I ask bookkeeping companies before hiring one?

Before hiring a bookkeeping company, you should ask it some of the following questions to ensure it’s reliable, trustworthy, and has the necessary experience to accommodate your needs: 

Its Relevant Background 

  1. How familiar are you with my industry?  
  2. Can you provide case studies of similar collaborations? 
  3. Can you refer me to a past or current client so I can ask them some questions? 
  4. What are your bookkeeping credentials? 

Its Services and Processes 

  1. What is your scope of bookkeeping services? 
  2. How far back can you reconcile accounts? 
  3. Can you walk me through your internal review process? 
  4. What is your process for creating financial reports? 
  5. What bookkeeping tools and software do you use? 
  6. Do you provide accompanying accounting services? If so, how do you keep a consistent workflow between the two services? 
  7. Do you outsource any of your services? 
  8. What are your privacy and security policies? 
  9. Do you have a contingency plan for unpredictable situations? 

Related to Your Project 

  1. Who will be on my team, and what are their credentials? 
  2. Will you need access to previous tax and financial records? 
  3. Are you available during my work hours? 
  4. What are your delivery timelines for my project? 
  5. What will be our communication and project management arrangement? 
  6. How do you measure and monitor performance? 
  7. Who owns my data, especially after our contract ends? 
  8. Do you allow changes in project scope, especially as my business grows? 

What are the best bookkeeping companies in the US?

The best bookkeeping companies in the US are the following: 

  1. Grant Thornton 
    • 4.3 stars on DesignRush (1 review) 
    • 4.6 stars on Google (15 reviews) 
    • Top clients: Itzova Ltd., East Coast Lifestyle 
  2. Crowe
    • 4.5 stars on DesignRush (2 reviews) 
    • 3.8 stars on Google (10 reviews) 
    • Top clients: Veritex Community Bank, Virginia Passenger Rail Authority, Nucor Corporation, Hannibal Industries 
  3. Coforge 
    • 5.0 stars on Google (3 reviews) 
    • Top clients: IAG, Eurostar, Underwater Construction, Clinilabs Inc  
  4. Saicon 
    • 3.5 stars on Google (11 reviews) 
    • Top clients: KPMG, Veritas, Accenture, Cisco 
  5. Deloitte 
    • 3.4 stars on Google (84 reviews) 
    • Top clients: Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Apollo Global Management, Boeing 

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