Santa Monica Accounting

Bookkeeping services for small businesses

Accurate, up-to-date books without the busywork. We record your transactions, reconcile your accounts every month and send you clear reports, so you always know where your business stands.

What’s included

Monthly bookkeeping

We categorize your income and expenses and keep your chart of accounts clean and consistent, month after month.

Bank reconciliation

Every deposit and withdrawal is matched to your records, so missing deposits, duplicate charges and unusual bank fees are caught early.

General ledger analysis

Expense, revenue and trend analysis that shows where your money goes and where your margins can improve.

Financial statements

Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement, plus budget-to-actual comparisons at month, quarter or year end.

Catch-up and clean-up

Behind on your books? We record the missing months and reconcile every account so you are ready for tax season.

Year-end package

Organized, reconciled books handed to your tax preparer, or straight to our own tax team.

Who this is for

  • Small businesses that want to stop doing their own books
  • Self-employed professionals and freelancers
  • Landlords and property owners
  • eCommerce and retail sellers
  • Nonprofits that need clean records for their board and filings

Frequently asked questions

Which accounting software do you use?

We work in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero and SAP Business One. If you do not have software yet, we will recommend one and set it up for you.

Should my business use cash or accrual accounting?

It depends on your size, industry and goals. We will recommend the right method and set up your books to match it.

How do I send you receipts and statements?

Most clients connect their bank and card feeds and upload documents through our secure client portal. Please do not send sensitive documents by regular email.

How much does bookkeeping cost?

There is no fixed price list. After a free consultation we quote you based on your transaction volume, number of accounts and the services you need. Request a free quote.

Ready to get started?

Book a free 30-minute consultation or send us your details for a custom quote.