Affordable Bookkeeping for Small Businesses
Stop overpaying for basic books. RemoteBooksOnline delivers accurate, CPA-reviewed bookkeeping at a flat monthly price, no contracts, no surprises. Close each month on time and always know your numbers.
At a glance: Included-monthly categorization & reconciliations + CPA review | From $150/mo | Month-to-month | QuickBooks & Xero supported
Also called: affordable bookkeeping, budget bookkeeping, low-cost bookkeeping, cheap bookkeeping, flat-rate bookkeeping.
Affordable doesn’t mean low quality. At RemoteBooksOnline, our affordable bookkeeping services are designed for small and growing businesses that need accurate books without premium CPA firm costs. We combine automation, trained bookkeepers, and CPA oversight to deliver real value-clean books, predictable pricing, and peace of mind.
Where Affordable Bookkeeping Fits in Your Bookkeeping Journey
Most small businesses use Affordable Bookkeeping as part of a simple path:
- Clean up or catch up old data
- Lock in an affordable monthly bookkeeping rhythm
- Add accounting or CPA oversight as they grow
- Outsource more finance work if needed
If you're still behind, start with QuickBooks Cleanup or Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Once current, you can stay organized with Monthly Bookkeeping and upgrade into Accounting Services or Outsourced Bookkeeping as your needs grow.
Why Our Pricing Stays Low
Most “cheap” bookkeeping cuts scope, or quality. We don’t. We standardize the work and use automation where it actually helps, then layer human review so accuracy never slips.
Standardized month-end checklists by industry- Automated bank feeds + rules (human-audited)
- Two-layer review (Preparer → Reviewer) + CPA spot-check
- SLAs: reconciliations finished and financials delivered by Day 7–10
- Secure, SOC-aligned processes; multi-factor access; activity logs
Outcome: predictable costs, clean books, and faster decisions.
What’s Included in Every Plan
Software: QuickBooks Online (all tiers) and Xero. We can also migrate data if you’re switching.
Bank & credit card reconciliations
Chart of accounts normalization
Monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Month-end close checklist + variance notes
Receipt inbox & document management
AP/AR light support (categorization & sync)
Quarterly review call (monthly in Growth/Scale)
Coordination with your tax CPA
Who This Is For (and Not For)
Perfect for: owner-operators and SMBs in eCommerce, services, trades, consulting, dental/medical, nonprofit, and franchise models that want clean books at a fair monthly price.
Not ideal for: heavily customized ERP posting, daily on-site accounting, or bespoke consolidations that require in-house staff. (We can still scope a custom plan.)
Pricing
| Plan | Best For | Volume Guide | Highlights | Est. Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Very small / solo | Up to ~200 transactions/mo | Month-end close + standard reports Email support, quarterly call | $150 |
| Growth | Typical SMB | Up to ~600 transactions/mo | Monthly review call, receipts inbox AP/AR light sync; payroll journal sync Priority email support | $195 |
| Scale | Multi-entity / higher volume | 600+ transactions/mo | Consolidated reporting, custom dimensions Dedicated account manager Priority support + faster close window | $225 |
Add-ons: catch-up/cleanup, sales tax prep support, deeper AP/AR workflows, inventory, class/location tracking, CFO-lite.
Proof & Outcomes
- 99%+ reconciliation accuracy with reviewer sign-off
- Faster closes (Day 7–10) → fewer “end-of-month surprises”
- Cost savings vs. in-house by 30–50% for typical SMBs
- Continuity: bench depth and documented processes mean no more “single point of failure”
- DTC brand (8 figures): cut bookkeeping cost 32%, closed by Day 8, added SKU margin view.
- Professional services firm: 6 months catch-up cleared in 3 weeks; cash flow stabilized with weekly variance notes.
Compare Your Options
| Feature | RBO Affordable | Freelancer | In-House Bookkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost predictability | Flat monthly | Varies by month | Salary + benefits |
| Oversight | 2-layer review + CPA | Single person | Manager time |
| Coverage | Bench depth | One person | One person |
| Security | SOC-aligned, MFA | Ad-hoc | Depends on IT |
| Continuity | Documented processes | Availability risk | Turnover risk |
Onboarding: Fast & Painless
Connect accounts & apps
(bank/credit cards, QuickBooks/Xero, receipts inbox).
Chart review & kickoff
(we confirm categories and reporting needs).
Month-end rhythm
(you receive financials with notes and a quick review).
No lock-in. If we’re not the right fit, cancel anytime.
Start With a Free Month
Your first month is always free - no setup fees, no contracts. We'll show you exactly how much time and money we can save you, starting today.
Client Reviews
We support business owners across the country with reliable, remote bookkeeping. Here’s what a few of them say:
They caught up our books fast and kept us on budget.
Priya R, Ecommerce
Quality reporting without hourly surprises.
Matt S, Contractor
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. We package reports and answer bookkeeping questions so your CPA can file faster.
Month-to-month. Cancel anytime; we return your files and access cleanly.
Automation + efficient review teams keep cost down without cutting quality.
Monthly plans are flat fee and more predictable than hourly billing.
QuickBooks Online (all tiers) and Xero. We can migrate or standardize your chart during onboarding.
Reconciliations, month-end close, reports, and CPA handoff.
Yes, move to a higher tier any time.
Reconciliations, month-end close, P&L/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow, receipts inbox, and a review rhythm. Growth/Scale add more reviews and options.
Email and portal by default; Slack or Teams available on Growth/Scale.
We can add CFO-lite, budgeting, and forecasting as an add-on or refer you to a specialized partner.
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What Comes Before and After Affordable Bookkeeping?
For many small businesses, affordable monthly bookkeeping is the core service: clean books, flat monthly pricing, and CPA-reviewed financials.
But if your QuickBooks file is still messy or behind, you may need a one-time cleanup or catch-up before your monthly plan. And as you grow, you may want deeper accounting or full outsourced support.
Use this guide to choose your next step:
If your books are still behind or messy:
If you’re ready for an ongoing monthly plan:
If you need deeper accounting support:
If you want to outsource more of the finance function:
Not sure which bookkeeping service you need next? Start with Affordable Bookkeeping Services, and we’ll recommend whether you also need cleanup, catch-up, or additional accounting support.
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Start With a Free Month
Your first month is always free - no setup fees, no contracts. We'll show you exactly how much time and money we can save you, starting today.
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