Bookkeeping & Accounting Pricing

Note: all packages require an active QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online subscription (either client-provided or DiveLight Financial provided)

Initial QuickBooks Online Setup (New Company): $300-$600/one-time

  • – Provide client training
  • – Create a custom chart of accounts
  • – Import prior data (bank transactions, customer/vendor lists)
  • – Connect bank feeds
  • – Customize invoices and settings

Starter Package: $150–$250/month

  • – Ideal for freelancers and sole proprietors
  • – From 1 to 3 bank/credit card accounts
  • – Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
  • – Categorization of transactions
  • – Basic financial reporting (Profit & Loss)
  • – Email and phone/text support

Core Package: $250–$400/month

  • – For small LLCs or small service-based businesses (no payroll)
  • – Everything in the Starter Package, plus:
  • – From 3 to 5 bank/credit card accounts
  • – Customized monthly financial reports
  • – Zoom video call support

Growth Package: $400–$600/month

  • – For businesses with employees or high transaction volume
  • – Everything in the Core Package, plus:
  • – Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management (modified cash-basis accounting only)
  • – Payroll coordination
  • – Sales tax filings
  • – Monthly Zoom video advisory call

Full-Service Package: $700–$1,000+/month

  • – For inventory-based businesses, businesses producing audited financials, or companies requiring financing
  • – Accrual-based accounting method (GAAP compliant)
  • – Advanced AP/AR and budgeting support
  • – CPA collaboration, as needed

Optional Add-Ons

  • – QuickBooks Online monthly subscription: TBD based on current Intuit pricing
  • – Payroll Processing: +$100–$150/month
  • – Sales Tax Filings: +$75–$100/month
  • – Year-End 1099 Filings: +$10–$25/form

Catch-Up and Clean-Up Bookkeeping Pricing

Pricing is based on the volume of work, number of months, and number of accounts involved.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping (Existing Company)

  • – 1–3 months: $500 – $900
  • – 4–6 months: $900 – $1,500
  • – 7–12 months: $1,500 – $2,500+
  • – Over 12 months: Custom quote required

Clean-Up Bookkeeping

  • – Light Clean-Up (few errors, 1–2 accounts): $300 – $600
  • – Moderate Clean-Up (multiple issues, 3–5 accounts): $700 – $1,200
  • – Heavy Clean-Up (major reconciliation issues, 6+ accounts): $1,500+

Catch-Up/Clean-Up Optional Add-Ons

  • – Payroll Catch-Up: +$150 – $400
  • – Sales Tax Amendments: +$200 – $500
  • – 1099 Filing Corrections: +$20/form

Ad Hoc Accounting Requests – $100–$150/hour

  • – Hourly rates are based on the scope, complexity, and volume of the requested work
  • – The Minimum Billing Increment (MBI) is 15 minutes.

Notes:

  • – All package pricing ranges are based on service scope, complexity, and volume, and are subject to change. A final quote will be confirmed prior to engagement.
  • – All packages are covered by the DiveLight Bookkeeping Accuracy Guarantee Policy.