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Jax Bookkeeper

Monthly Bookkeeping

Monthly Bookkeeping Services in Jacksonville, FL

Pricing

$295 /month

Flat monthly fee based on transaction volume and add-ons. No hourly billing.

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Who this is for

  • Owner-operators who are behind on their books or doing them at midnight
  • Businesses whose tax preparer keeps asking for 'cleaner' numbers
  • Companies with $100k–$5M in revenue that aren't ready for a full-time accountant

What's included

  • Transaction categorization in QuickBooks Online, reviewed by a CPA
  • Bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations every month
  • Accrual or cash-basis books, matched to how you file taxes
  • Monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
  • A short written summary of what changed and what to watch
  • Unlimited email questions, answered within one business day
  • Year-end package handed directly to your tax preparer

What does a monthly bookkeeper actually do?

Each month we pull your bank and credit card activity into QuickBooks Online, categorize every line to the correct account, match deposits to invoices and payments to bills, and reconcile each account to the penny against the statement. Then we review the trial balance for anything unusual: a vendor coded to the wrong account, a missing loan payment, an owner draw that looks like an expense.

The difference with a CPA doing this work is the review step. A bookkeeper can categorize transactions; a CPA knows which categorization changes your tax bill, which balance sheet accounts auditors and lenders look at, and how a mistake in March shows up on your return in April.

How does the monthly process work?

We connect QuickBooks Online to your bank feeds with read-only access, so we never hold your login or move money. By the 5th of each month we have the prior month's activity; we send you a short list of any transactions we can't identify (usually three to ten); you reply by email or in the QuickBooks app; and your financial statements arrive by the 15th.

There's no monthly meeting unless you want one. Most clients prefer a ten-minute call once a quarter and otherwise just read the summary.

Cash basis or accrual: which should a small business use?

Most Jacksonville small businesses under $5M in revenue file taxes on the cash basis, and we keep the books the same way so your statements match your return. If you carry significant receivables or inventory, or you're seeking SBA or bank financing, accrual books give a truer picture of profitability. We'll recommend one at onboarding and can maintain both views in QuickBooks when it's useful.

How much does monthly bookkeeping cost in Jacksonville?

Our monthly bookkeeping starts at $295 per month for businesses with up to 75 transactions and one or two accounts. Most clients with 100–300 monthly transactions pay $395–$650. Add-ons like invoicing, bill pay, Florida sales tax filings, and payroll coordination are priced separately so you only pay for what you use. Use the price calculator for an instant estimate.

Monthly Bookkeeping: common questions

Do I have to use QuickBooks Online?

QuickBooks Online is our primary platform and what we recommend for nearly every small business. We also support Xero. If you're on QuickBooks Desktop or spreadsheets, migration to QuickBooks Online is included in our setup service.

Will you need access to my bank account?

Only read-only access through QuickBooks bank feeds or your bank's accountant-access feature. We never have the ability to move money.

What if my books are months behind?

We start with a one-time catch-up project to bring you current, then move to the monthly service. Catch-up is priced per month behind; the calculator shows an estimate.

Do you prepare my tax return too?

We focus on bookkeeping. At year end we deliver a complete tax-ready package to your preparer and answer their questions directly. If you don't have a preparer, we'll refer you to one we work well with.

Is there a contract?

Month to month. We ask for 30 days' notice so we can close out your books cleanly and hand them off.

Related services

Serving Jacksonville, the Beaches, St. Johns and Clay counties. See service areas.

Ready to talk about Monthly Bookkeeping?

Book a free 20-minute call. We'll look at where you are, tell you honestly what you need, and send a fixed-price proposal within two business days.