Bookkeeping & Monthly Accounting
Books that are ready for tax season instead of a shoebox in April. We keep your records clean and categorized month to month, priced by transaction volume so you pay for the support your business actually needs. When it is time to file, everything is already where it should be.
Four questions, then your name and email.
In short: From $199/month for a simple, current U.S. service-business file in your own QuickBooks Online or Xero. We also offer quarterly bookkeeping, DIY reviews, and a one-time checkup. Transaction volume, account count, and complexity determine the scope. Tax returns, payroll, and catch-up work are separate.
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What's Included
- Monthly transaction categorization
- Bank and credit-card reconciliation
- Monthly profit & loss and balance sheet
- A written list of questions or items needing your attention
Timing: Scope and timing are confirmed in writing before an engagement begins.
Not included:
- Accounting software subscription
- Historical catch-up or opening-balance repair
- Payroll, tax returns, or tax planning
- Bill payment, invoice collection, or scheduled advisory calls
Choose the help you actually need
A small, straightforward file can need less support. These options cover one simple U.S. service business in U.S. dollars, using your own QuickBooks Online or Xero. Check the transaction and account limits on each page. Cleanup, payroll, tax work, and complex files are quoted separately.
Simple monthly bookkeeping
From $199/month
Entry plan: up to 50 transactions per month and 2 bank or credit-card accounts. Higher bands are shown below.
See scope & check fitQuarterly bookkeeping
$349/quarter
Up to 75 transactions across the entire quarter and 2 bank or credit-card accounts.
See scope & check fitDIY books review
$149/quarterly check
One completed quarter, up to 300 posted transactions and 2 bank or credit-card accounts.
See scope & check fitQuickBooks & Xero checkup
$249 one time
Last 3 completed months, up to 300 posted transactions and 3 bank or credit-card accounts.
See scope & check fitBookkeeping That Gives You a Clear Financial Picture
Many business owners treat bookkeeping as something to deal with at tax time. Reconstructing months of transactions later usually means missing receipts and financial statements that do not reflect reality, and it tends to cost more, both in accounting fees and in business decisions made without reliable data.
Our bookkeeping service is designed to prevent that cycle. We maintain your books on a monthly basis, reconciling every account, categorizing every transaction, and delivering financial statements that you can actually use to understand how your business is performing. When tax season arrives, your records are already prepared, which keeps the tax engagement simpler.
If your books are currently behind, we offer cleanup services to bring your records up to date before transitioning to ongoing monthly maintenance. We assess the scope of the cleanup during our initial review, and scope, timing, and cost are confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Monthly Bookkeeping Includes
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
- Transaction categorization and entry
- Monthly Profit & Loss statement
- Monthly Balance Sheet
- Access to records through secure Client Portal
- Coordination with your tax preparer at year-end
- Questions answered by the firm, not a call center
Simple Monthly Plans
For one simple, current U.S. service business in U.S. dollars, using your own QuickBooks Online or Xero subscription. Each plan includes monthly categorization, reconciliation, profit & loss, and balance sheet reports.
Starter
$199/month
Up to 50 transactions per month and 2 bank or credit-card accounts.
Standard
$295/month
Up to 100 transactions per month and 3 bank or credit-card accounts.
Plus
$495/month
Up to 250 transactions per month and 4 bank or credit-card accounts.
Need higher volume, multiple entities, software management, receipt management, or advisory support? We quote the additional scope separately. Historical cleanup, payroll, tax preparation, bill payment, and invoice collection are separate. Scope, fee, and timing are confirmed in writing before an engagement begins.
Additional Bookkeeping Services
Cleanup / Catch-Up Bookkeeping
For businesses with delinquent or messy books that need to be brought up to date. We reconcile accounts, categorize transactions, correct errors, and produce accurate financial statements for each month of backlog. This work is completed before transitioning to ongoing monthly service.
$395 per month of backlog, $1,250 minimum, quoted after a sample review
Estimate your catch-up fee →Retainer Packages with Bookkeeping Included
For businesses that need bookkeeping bundled with tax preparation and advisory services, our retainer packages offer comprehensive coverage at a predictable monthly cost.
| Feature | Compliance Guard | Growth Partner | E-2 Investor | E-Commerce Shield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $595 | $895 | $1,595 | $1,275 |
| Monthly Bookkeeping | Up to 150 txns | Up to 300 txns | Included | Included |
| Quarterly Financials | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Annual Business Tax Return | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Annual Personal Tax Return | Add-on | Add-on | Included | Add-on |
| Sales Tax Filing | Add-on | 1 state | Add-on | Up to 5 states |
| Quarterly Strategy Calls | N/A | Included | Included | Included |
| Annual Tax Planning | N/A | Included | Included | Included |
| Attorney Coordination | N/A | N/A | Included | N/A |
All retainer packages include a 10% discount for annual prepayment.
Bookkeeping at Arc & Ledger is led by founder Burak Genc, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. View the directory profile
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How every engagement is checked
Every engagement runs through the same written procedure. It is the reason the fee is what it is, and you can hold us to it.
- 1Scope and fee in writing before any work begins.
- 2Documents arrive through the secure client portal, not as email attachments.
- 3A second review on a different day, against a written checklist, before anything is filed.
- 4If the IRS writes about a return we prepared, reviewing the notice with you is free. Any response or representation beyond that review is quoted in writing first.
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Arc & Ledger takes on work selectively. Each request is reviewed for fit with our practice areas, and scope and timing are confirmed in writing before an engagement begins.
“Arc & Ledger provided exceptional service, making my tax preparation seamless and stress-free.”– Christian S., Google Review
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