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Best Bookkeeping Companies

405 Companies - Rankings updated: August 21, 2026

Every agency on DesignRush meets evaluation criteria around expertise and client feedback to empower informed choices. Some listings include paid partnerships.

  • Let me connect the dots & digits, you be the creative.

    Let me connect the dots & digits, you be the creative.

    We help you make better financial decisions, spend less time worrying about your costs or payables, and stay prepared for year-end tax season by maintaining your organisation and financial expertise...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Pacifica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPAs and Advisors (CRI) is a Top 25 nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm located in more than 30 markets across 10 states...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Enterprise, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Advice, Preparation . . . Results.

    Advice, Preparation . . . Results.

    Patrick & Raines CPAs provides information and financial tools to meet the demands of an increasingly challenging world...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • 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
  • Tax Planning & Preparation

    Tax Planning & Preparation

    At Strickler & Prieto, we provide a complete range of international tax, accounting, financial, business and consulting services. Our professional team is experienced in international business structures, tax planning and general business consulting. We understand the challenges of foreign exchange, and U.S...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Smart Accounting Solutions for Your Business

    Smart Accounting Solutions for Your Business

    Manjula P. Modi, CPA PLLC is a client-centered CPA firm in Fort Worth, TX that takes great pride in providing high quality accounting, tax services and financial management solutions to small businesses. We understand that as a business owner you want to do more than watch expenses and make sure your...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Get financial peace of mind with Nexia's trusted expertise.

    Get financial peace of mind with Nexia's trusted expertise.

    Nexia Australia represents a network of solutions-focused accountancy and consultancy firms, providing a comprehensive and personalized accounting solution. With senior partners and an experienced specialist team, we offer services in accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate advisory, business advisory and...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Adelaide, Australia
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Building Relationships. Creating Success.

    Building Relationships. Creating Success.

    In today’s complex world, privately owned companies and individuals with complex financial lives require expert financial advice and services that are only available from specialists. That’s why Albin, Randall & Bennett is organized into teams of specialists, each focused on a specific industry...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Portland, Maine
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Marketing That Delivers Results

    Marketing That Delivers Results

    Unipeg Media is a full-service digital marketing agency with over 8 years of experience, helping businesses grow through a combination of creative design, strategic marketing, and advanced technology solutions. The agency offers a wide range of services, including SEO, performance marketing, social media...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Faridabad, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 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
  • Your Scalable Outsourced Accounting Solutions

    Your Scalable Outsourced Accounting Solutions

    TGG Accounting is a leading provider of outsourced accounting and business advisory services for small to mid-sized businesses across industry...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Building Lasting Relationships

    Building Lasting Relationships

    Over the years Berman Hopkins has held on to its core values; we build relationships with each client in order to understand their business and provide them with solid solutions. Berman Hopkins’ predecessors have paved a rock-solid foundation for the company we are today. We are currently one of the...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Melbourne FL, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Your Trusted Outsourcing Firm for an End To End Bookkeeping and Accounting Services

    Your Trusted Outsourcing Firm for an End To End Bookkeeping and Accounting Services

    Cube Accounting Solutions bookkeeping firm based in Newport Beach is one of the most preferred outsourced end-to-end bookkeeping service providers...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
  • 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
  • Dukhon Tax has been serving Greater Boston since 2011 and delivering expertise to our business and individual clients. Our focus on customer service and the client experience makes us unique in our industry. We are Certified Public Accountants for the modern world – more than just number-crunchers, we are...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Navitance professionals leverage deep domain knowledge to provide specialized financial services to a wide range of industries and organizations that need more than their own in-house resources can provide. This enables leaders to focus on big-picture strategic issues rather than on more routine financial...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Andover, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions

    Accounting & Bookkeeping Solutions

    Long Island Bookkeeping Solutions offers affordable Intuit and QuickBooks training, bookkeeping services, and software for small to mid-size businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Empowering Your Business with Care and Expertise.

    Empowering Your Business with Care and Expertise.

    Randolph Business Resources helps business owners in the Greater Nashville Area and virtually in other parts of the US, take back control of their finances through outsourced accounting...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Financial Expertise for Nonprofits, Nationwide.

    Financial Expertise for Nonprofits, Nationwide.

    Altruic Advisors is a CPA and financial consulting firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations. Audits, reviews, and tax preparation services are available through our offices in Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington, DC...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Accountants in London For Small Business & SMEs

    Accountants in London For Small Business & SMEs

    Taj Accountants stands high among the renowned accountancy firms in London for offering outstanding accounting and taxation advice to corporates, as well as individuals. Our client base ranges from individuals who are seeking general accounting and taxation advice to sole traders, limited companies or...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The Simplest Way to Manage Your Money Around the World

    The Simplest Way to Manage Your Money Around the World

    Strabo is a cloud-based platform that helps you link multiple accounts from around the world into one dashboard. Track all the money you own and owe, get a holistic outlook of your net worth instantly, and plan your investments wisely to get the most out of your money!...

    Top Services:

    • Software Testing
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 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
  • Accounting Excellence

    BRC is a CPA & Advisory firm w/ offices in Greensboro, Charlotte, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Dunn & Wilmington, NC. BRC operates as a leading CPA firm w/ top business advisors engaged in helping today’s middle market & private co, not-for-profit orgs...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • 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
  • 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
  • Small Business Accounting Made Easy

    Small Business Accounting Made Easy

    Comprehensive Business Solutions based in Denver, Colorado, provides a full range of tax preparation, accounting and bookkeeping services, either in your facility or at our location...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    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
  • Maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goal

    Maintain financial viability in the present while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goal

    Buckley & Sitzman, LLP gives to all kind of tax planning and preparation services, bookkeeping and payroll, assurance and advisory to individuals and businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The world is full of accountants who conform to the old Monty Python stereotype: grey, boring and uninspired, maybe even insipid. We know this to be true because our clients tell us about them...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Ultimate Destination For All Your Business Needs.

    Ultimate Destination For All Your Business Needs.

    Established in 2010, The Last Hope brings over 14 years of international expertise in transforming businesses with exceptional website designing, digital marketing & graphic designing services. Our dedicated team has successfully served thousands of satisfied clients worldwide, delivering tailored solutions...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Gurgaon, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects 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
  • LiveCA is here and ready to help you through this by providing:

    LiveCA is here and ready to help you through this by providing:

    We're all adapting to the new realities of the pandemic. LiveCA is here and ready to help you through this by providing:...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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
  • Leading Virtual Assistant Services Provider

    Leading Virtual Assistant Services Provider

    Express Virtual Assistant (EVA) is a globally managed virtual workforce solutions provider that helps businesses streamline operations through structured, performance-driven support systems. Founded in 2004 as a subsidiary of Flatworld Solutions, EVA goes beyond traditional outsourcing by offering a...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
  • 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
  • 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
  • Realise your potential

    Realise your potential

    We are one of India's leading contact centre company catering to US, UK, Australia, India, Middle East & South East Asia markets. Our core domains are Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Wellness, Healthcare, Ecommerce, FMCG, BFSI, Education among other domains...

    Top Services:

    • Call Centers
    • BPO
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Customer Support
    • Business Consulting
    • Show more
    Location
    Navi Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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.  

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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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