Outsourced Bookkeeping Services

Outsourced bookkeeping services – dedicated bookkeepers, not pooled service.

Bookkeeping-focused engagements: transaction coding, bank reconciliation, month-end close, AP coordination, AR tracking. For businesses that want dedicated bookkeepers but don't yet need full-stack controller-level accounting. $1,400–$2,800/month for typical engagements.

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Scope

Bookkeeping scope – what's included

Daily transaction codingBank and credit card transactions coded daily or weekly against your chart of accounts.
Bank reconciliationMonthly bank reconciliation for all operating, savings, and payment processing accounts.
Credit card reconciliationCompany credit card statements reconciled monthly, receipts verified, policy enforced.
Vendor bill processingBill.com, Ramp, or native platform bill entry, routing, payment coordination (approvals remain with you).
Invoice & AR trackingCustomer invoice generation, cash application, AR aging, basic collection follow-up.
Monthly closeStandard monthly close: accruals, prepaids, depreciation entries, close period.
Monthly P&L / balance sheetStandard monthly financial statements delivered by close day 7–10.
1099 preparationYear-end 1099-NEC preparation, TIN verification, IRS e-filing, recipient distribution.
Tax prep packageYear-end trial balance, schedules, supporting detail prepared for your US-based tax CPA.
Clean-up & catch-upHistorical clean-up, catch-up bookkeeping for businesses months behind. One-time project pricing.
Pricing

What outsourced bookkeeping actually costs

Outsourced bookkeeping pricing varies based on transaction volume, complexity, and included scope. Typical ranges:

Business sizeMonthly bookkeeping costTypical bookkeeper time
Solo / very small (under $500k revenue)$700–$1,400/mo15–30 hrs/mo
Small ($500k–$2M revenue)$1,400–$2,200/mo30–60 hrs/mo
Mid-small ($2M–$10M revenue)$2,200–$3,200/mo60–120 hrs/mo
Mid-size ($10M–$50M revenue)$3,200–$5,500/moDedicated seat + part-time senior
Dedicated full-time senior bookkeeper$2,200–$3,200/moFull-time equivalent

What drives pricing within the range

  • Transaction volume. 200 monthly transactions is fundamentally different from 2,000. Higher volume pushes to upper end of range.
  • Complexity. Single-entity service business with one bank account is simpler than multi-entity product business with inventory, multiple locations, and payment processor reconciliation.
  • Software maturity. Business already on QBO with clean chart of accounts vs business on legacy QBDT with messy history.
  • Existing condition. Clean books ready for monthly service vs books needing 6 months of clean-up before starting monthly rhythm.
vs US-only outsourced bookkeeping: US-based outsourced bookkeeping firms typically charge $350–$1,200/month for very small businesses and $1,500–$4,000/month for small-to-mid. Our pricing runs roughly 35–55% less for equivalent scope.
When this vs full-stack accounting

When bookkeeping-only is the right scope (vs full-stack)

Outsourced bookkeeping works well for businesses that need: clean books delivered monthly, standard reconciliation, basic AP/AR coordination, year-end tax prep package. Businesses that need more than this – management dashboards, controller-level oversight, CFO strategic input, complex revenue recognition – are better served by our broader outsourced accounting services or a controller engagement.

Signals you've outgrown pure bookkeeping

  • You need management reporting, not just financial statements
  • Revenue has become complex enough that ASC 606 matters (SaaS, hybrid, long-term contracts)
  • You're raising capital and need investor-ready financials
  • AP or AR volume has scaled beyond basic tracking (requires dedicated AP/AR staff)
  • Multi-entity or multi-location structure has emerged

At those points, moving from bookkeeping-only to full-stack outsourced accounting or adding controller oversight makes sense. For the full scope see outsourced accounting services; for controller-level engagement see offshore controller.

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