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Best Bookkeeping Companies

405 Companies - Rankings updated: August 21, 2026

Each agency listed on DesignRush is assessed for industry expertise and customer testimonials are evaluated in order to provide you with a vetted selection. Certain listings represent paid partnerships.

  • One Consultation Could Save Your Business Thousands.

    One Consultation Could Save Your Business Thousands.

    Our team consists of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), Enrolled Agents (EA’s), and other experts dedicated to making accounting and taxes easy and affordable for individuals and small business. We are here to answer all your tax questions from basic to complex, with experts in all 50 states and every...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • The Accounting Firm That Knows your Industry

    The Accounting Firm That Knows your Industry

    The Largo Group specializes in being growth partners for restaurant owners by providing a range of services designed to help businesses increase revenue and profitability. With a focus on data-driven insights and a deep understanding of the food industry, the Largo Group helps restaurant owners identify areas...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • There is a brighter way, the Rea way.

    There is a brighter way, the Rea way.

    Rea & Associates, Inc. is a well-established Ohio-based CPA firm with over 350 professionals across 16 locations. Recognized as one of the Top 100 firms in the nation, Rea & Associates specializes in various industries and offers tailored financial and HR consulting services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Unlock The Possibilities.

    Unlock The Possibilities.

    At Final Key Consulting, we offer a range of services tailored to assist you in starting, enhancing, and growing your business. With competitive pricing, we ensure value-driven solutions that meet your needs without compromising quality...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Pacifica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Assisting & Advising Businesses

    Assisting & Advising Businesses

    We are dedicated to you, our clients, to assist, advise, and produce results. We have over 20 years of experience which enhances our ability to provide quality work for your business. What we strive for most is making you a satisfied, continuous client...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Streamlining Your Accounting

    Streamlining Your Accounting

    We are a leading Northern California Accounting Firm specializing in Municipal & Nonprofit Audit, Tax for individuals and all types of entities, Information System Audits, Security Reviews, as well as PCI Scans and certified training. We can help you with implementing new GASB regulations, Tax Planning, or...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Pleasant Hill, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Tax Problems Have Met Their Match

    Tax Problems Have Met Their Match

    Edge Financial is a whole new category of tax preparation. We offer services competitive to the best firms out there at a fraction of the cost, with options way above your average tax return mill. We're pretty good at this tax thing...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Accounting, financial and IT advisors

    Accounting, financial and IT advisors

    We are committed to saving you time and money under our outsourcing modality; as well as adapt your business to new technological trends...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    San Jose, Costa Rica
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Redpath and Company is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) certified public accounting

    Redpath and Company is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) certified public accounting

    Redpath and Company is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) certified public accounting firm headquartered in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • An Ecosystem Of Support For All Your Accounting Needs

    An Ecosystem Of Support For All Your Accounting Needs

    We focus on supporting small-and-medium-sized business owners and financial leaders manage their accounting at whatever capacity they need. From our name to our approach on work, what we do is very different from other accounting firms - that's because flexibility permeates every aspect of who we are, meaning...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A New Jersey Accounting Firm With Four Decades of Business Accounting Experience

    A New Jersey Accounting Firm With Four Decades of Business Accounting Experience

    Results speak for themselves. In the end, that is what we are all about: supporting and helping you achieve the goals you set for yourself and for your business. That’s why clients and businesses in the tri-state area have trusted the financial health of their businesses to Cg Tax, Audit & Advisory. We are...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Tinton Falls, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • 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
  • Accounting Excellence for the Entertainment Sector

    Accounting Excellence for the Entertainment Sector

    Media Services is an entertainment payroll, production accounting and software enterprise with over 45 years’ experience in the United States and abroad. With a dedicated focus on providing resources and information for clients and future clients alike, Media Services was the first entertainment payroll...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Excellent Bookkeeping with a Professional Edge

    Excellent Bookkeeping with a Professional Edge

    We provide bookkeeping, tax preparation and IRS Debt Help (IRS Representation) Servcices to individuals and businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Tallahassee, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Well count the numbers while you multiply your time.

    Well count the numbers while you multiply your time.

    Providing businesses with the most advanced accounting and financial services is Accario's primary mission. Accario's services and disciplines continue to help clients maintain a healthy balance sheet and have peace of mind no matter the size of their business, be it a small franchise or a large enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Solutions That Empower

    Solutions That Empower

    CCJM Solutions is a boutique IT Consulting and BPO firm located in Atlanta, Georgia. We are passionate about helping businesses modernize operations while reducing costs. Our areas of expertise includes custom software, web, and app development, cloud migrations, staffing, and compliance management...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Software Development
    • Graphic Design
    • CRM Consulting
    • Cloud Consulting
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • A Fractional Finance Department, as a Service, Built to Scale

    A Fractional Finance Department, as a Service, Built to Scale

    Graphite is a full-service, fractional accounting and finance firm specializing in early-stage, high-growth startups...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • We've been servicing business and individual clients since 1971. We offer bookkeeping & income tax.

    We've been servicing business and individual clients since 1971. We offer bookkeeping & income tax.

    Burch & Associates, Inc. serving business and individual and provide Bookkeeping and Income Tax services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Were here to support you to make you grow efficiently and worry-free about HR job.

    Were here to support you to make you grow efficiently and worry-free about HR job.

    3P Professional Co., Ltd. is a trusted HR services provider in Thailand with over 20 years of experience. We have over 2,000 outsourced staff across the country, serving clients from various sectors, both domestically and internationally. Whether you're in banking, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, or...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Know-how Digital Marketing & SEO.

    Know-how Digital Marketing & SEO.

    At Site 4 biz UA, we expertly navigate the complexities of business success, leveraging freedom of action, human resources, and financial resources responsibly. Our proficiency in digital marketing and SEO ensures strategic advantage in today's competitive landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Kyiv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Streamlined Accounting Solutions

    Streamlined Accounting Solutions

    We hear these kinds of comments more than you might think. Our Firm has been serving the Jacksonville market since 1924. We are proud of our heritage and we have found that is a distinguishing mark for us. We were founded in 1924 by Paul R. Smoak. Mr. Smoak practiced as an individual until August 1, 1944...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital transformation that takes you forward. We plug and play with clients, agencies and more!

    Digital transformation that takes you forward. We plug and play with clients, agencies and more!

    We are New york based digital marketing agency, providing seo, smm, paid ads and digital products solutions. We are in this business since 2005...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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 Accounting Services

    Expert Accounting Services

    We are a team of trusted advisors providing our clients with expertise, technologically advanced tools, results-based metrics and personalized service needed to optimize personal and business finances. Responsive, reliable, and recognized for our extensive knowledge of key accounting, tax and financial...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Katy, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your growth is our mission

    Your growth is our mission

    Connext helps companies build custom, dedicated offshore support teams...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Transcription Services
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Angeles, Philippines
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $11/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Accounting and Tax Services into Strategic Growth Opportunities

    Turning Accounting and Tax Services into Strategic Growth Opportunities

    KFN Accounting & Financial, LLC is a premier consulting firm in Illinois, offering expert accounting, tax planning, CFO services, and business consulting tailored to small and medium-sized businesses. With a commitment to integrity and personalized solutions, we help clients optimize their financial resources...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Deerfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforming Brands and Building Relationship

    Transforming Brands and Building Relationship

    Branding Agency...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    56 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • One-Stop Finance Shop For Small Business Owners. Outsourced CFO, Bookkeeping & Accounting, Tax Planning & Prep, Payroll & HR...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Acton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • True Partners Consulting

    True Partners Consulting

    Baker Tilly USA is a privately-owned, trusted project management, tax consulting, and business advisory firm that helps public and large private enterprises navigate complex tax and financial regulations everywhere in the world...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Growth. Our Guidance.

    Your Growth. Our Guidance.

    GrottLuker & Co. provides comprehensive accounting, tax and advisory services to individuals, small businesses and non-profits, helping clients plan confidently, comply thoroughly and grow strategically...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Tax Planning & Financial Consulting

    Tax Planning & Financial Consulting

    Full service CPA firm for businesses & individuals located in Denver. Partnering with our clients to build stronger economic futures together...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • An integrated HR solutions company.

    An integrated HR solutions company.

    We take pride in being in the unique position of operating with MNC-level precision while possessing the lean agility of an SME, responding quickly to all HR needs...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • SpieglerBlevins is a business advisory firm that provides traditional tax and accounting services with a focus on business solutions for entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Abingdon, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Outcome-Focused Software Solutions

    Outcome-Focused Software Solutions

    OneEKO Technologies is a software development agency building custom solutions for small businesses. We specialize in web applications, mobile apps, and AI integration, helping local businesses like restaurants, gyms, law firms, and retail stores compete with modern technology. Our flagship product KaiScout...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Digital Services
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Wilmington, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Outsource Your Accounting and HR Departments.

    Outsource Your Accounting and HR Departments.

    We designed our advanced business and accounting services to better help your business establish a solid foundation for growth. You can customize your service package further by adding payroll, accounting, human resources, tax preparation or any of our other help you might require in addition to business...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Professional Accounting for Lasting Success

    Professional Accounting for Lasting Success

    Certified Public Accounting firm. Specializing in Tax, Accounting and Bookkeeping. We help our clients through developing tax strategies to help you or your company maximize you tax benefit...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Cranford, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting

    Collaborating for Lasting Impact in Business Consulting

    Join us at Deloitte, where we believe that our collective influence is the cornerstone of our value. With a rich legacy spanning over 175 years and a global network encompassing 150 countries, we empower remarkable achievements, solve complex problems, and drive meaningful progress for clients, professionals...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Big Data Analytics
    • CRM Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Smart, Scalable Virtual Assistants For Property Management & Customer Support

    Smart, Scalable Virtual Assistants For Property Management & Customer Support

    Switch360 is your dedicated partner in unleashing the full potential of your enterprise. Specializing in exceptional outsourcing solutions, we redefine the customer support landscape to propel your business toward unprecedented success. With a focus on digital dominance, we bring our expertise in short-term...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Transcription Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Spend Less Time Worrying, More Time Growing.

    Spend Less Time Worrying, More Time Growing.

    CentsIQ delivers tailored Bookkeeping, Advanced Analytics, Fractional CFO, Quality of Earnings (QoE) solutions to fuel your growth and maximize profitability...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Remote Teams For Mid-Market Companies

    Remote Teams For Mid-Market Companies

    Origo offers a platform solution for fast-growth, mid-market companies, that enables operational improvement. We give our partners the people, process, tech, and data that they need to accelerate their growth, scale operations, while reducing their overhead...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Show more
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Frankel Zacharia has provided tax, accounting & business services to our business and individual.

    Frankel Zacharia has provided tax, accounting & business services to our business and individual.

    Frankel Zacharia has provided tax, accounting & business services to our business and individual clients since 1959. Our talented and intelligent staff, along with our cutting edge technology, allow us to provide innovative solutions to our clients’ greatest challenges. We work hard for our clients, as well...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Ride with the HR Experts.

    Ride with the HR Experts.

    With nearly 200 clients, we offer comprehensive HR services, infrastructure, and expertise. Our focus is to empower businesses of all sizes, allowing leaders to prioritize strategic growth. From payroll and benefits administration to employee relations and recruitment, we handle it all. Recognized for...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

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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