Berkeley Bookkeeping Consultant | Accounting & Business Solutions

 

If you are looking for a reliable bookkeeping consultant in Berkeley, Accounting & Business Solutions, LLC offers the local expertise and modern tools to keep your numbers accurate and your decisions informed. We help small businesses, startups, nonprofits, and professional firms across the East Bay stay tax-ready, compliant, and confident with clear financial reports and proactive advice.

Whether you need a monthly bookkeeper, a cleanup of past transactions, or a fractional controller to guide growth, our team makes bookkeeping simple, transparent, and tailored to Berkeley’s business environment.

Why Berkeley Businesses Choose Accounting & Business Solutions, LLC

Our approach blends precision with practical insight. We reconcile every account, categorize expenses properly, and close the books on a predictable schedule, so you always know where your cash stands. Just as important, we translate your profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements into plain English and actionable next steps.

As a Berkeley-based consultancy, we understand local regulations, Alameda County filings, sales tax nuances, and the rhythms of seasonal businesses near UC Berkeley and across the East Bay. You get a responsive partner who cares about accuracy, compliance, and long-term financial health.

Comprehensive Bookkeeping and Advisory Services

From day-to-day bookkeeping to higher-level financial management, we build a scope that fits your stage and industry. Core services include monthly transaction posting, bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable workflows, and month-end closing with management-ready financial statements. We handle sales tax tracking, 1099 contractor prep, and audit-ready documentation.

If your books are behind or messy, we offer catch-up bookkeeping and QuickBooks cleanup to restore order quickly. For growing companies, we add budgets, cash flow forecasting, job costing, class or project tracking, and KPI monitoring. You can also engage us as a fractional controller to sharpen strategy, improve processes, and collaborate seamlessly with your CPA at tax time.

Cloud Accounting Tools We Support

We set up and optimize QuickBooks Online or Xero so your data is accurate and accessible from anywhere. Our team connects trusted apps like Bill.com, Gusto, Stripe, Square, and Shopify to automate bill pay, payroll, invoicing, and sales.

With secure document sharing and real-time dashboards, you gain clarity without the spreadsheets and manual headaches. Our tech-first approach reduces errors, speeds up closings, and gives you reliable, timely financial information for daily decisions.

Your Local Partner in Berkeley and the East Bay

Berkeley is home to innovative startups, mission-driven nonprofits, creative agencies, restaurants and cafes, specialty retailers, and professional services—each with distinct bookkeeping needs.

Accounting & Business Solutions, LLC serves these sectors with industry-aware setups, from inventory and sales tax for retailers to project profitability for agencies and class tracking for nonprofits. We bring a Berkeley mindset—curious, collaborative, and community driven—backed by disciplined accounting processes that scale as you grow.

Get Started Today

If you are ready to outsource bookkeeping or upgrade from DIY spreadsheets, we will begin with a discovery call to learn your goals, review your current books, and identify quick wins. You will receive a clear proposal with scope, timelines, and straightforward pricing, plus a cleanup plan if needed. Our mission is simple: give you accurate, tax-ready books every month and the financial visibility to make smart, confident decisions.

FAQs

What does a bookkeeping consultant do?

A bookkeeping consultant sets up and maintains your accounting system, posts and reconciles transactions, closes the books monthly, and delivers clear reports. Beyond the basics, we advise on cash flow, budgeting, process improvements, and software integrations so your financial operations are efficient and audit-ready.

Can you help with backlogged or messy books?

Yes. We specialize in catch-up and cleanup work. We diagnose issues, fix chart-of-accounts problems, reclassify transactions, reconcile bank and credit card statements, and document everything so your books are accurate, compliant, and ready for your CPA. Most clients see a fast turnaround and immediate clarity.

Do I need a local Berkeley bookkeeper if everything is in the cloud?

Cloud tools are powerful, but local expertise still matters. A Berkeley-based consultant understands regional regulations, sales tax requirements, and industry patterns in the East Bay. You get the best of both worlds: modern, cloud-based bookkeeping with local insight and responsive support in your time zone.