Bookkeeping for Cleaning Companies & Janitorial Service Providers
Trusted by cleaning companies and janitorial service providers for accurate, timely, and industry-compliant bookkeeping solutions.
At a glance: monthly & catch-up bookkeeping • job/crew/client revenue tracking • expense categorization (supplies, mileage, equipment) • payroll & 1099 contractor reporting • QuickBooks setup/cleanup • bank/cc reconciliations • month-end close & CPA review • flat-rate pricing • first month free • nationwide
Request a QuoteRunning a cleaning business means managing jobs, schedules, and supplies - and that doesn’t leave much time for books. We provide expert bookkeeping for cleaning and janitorial service providers, helping you stay financially organized, tax-ready, and profitable.
We use AI-assisted categorization and reconciliation to track crew expenses, catch anomalies, and accelerate payroll/job-cost reporting, every report is then CPA-reviewed. Many business owners assume cleanup work must be handled locally, but modern cloud systems allow experienced teams to resolve historical issues efficiently, which is explained in detail in how remote bookkeeping works for local businesses.
Where Cleaning Business Bookkeeping Fits in Your Service Workflow Cleaning companies depend on reliable job costing, payroll, scheduling, and supply tracking. Financially, most follow:
- Clean up or catch up past invoices, payments, and expenses
- Track labor, subcontractors, supplies, travel, and equipment
- Close monthly books to understand job profitability
- Add accounting or outsourced support as clients and crews expand
If your invoices or expenses do not match QuickBooks, begin with QuickBooks Cleanup or Catch-Up Bookkeeping. Then continue with Monthly Bookkeeping and Accounting Services to keep job costs, payroll, and margins accurate.
What We Offer
Monthly and catch-up bookkeeping
Revenue tracking by job, crew, or client
Expense categorization (equipment, mileage, supplies)
Payroll and contractor payment reporting
QuickBooks Online setup and cleanup
Year-end tax-ready summaries
Why Cleaning Businesses Choose Us
Affordable, flat-rate monthly plans- QuickBooks expertise for service-based businesses
- No long-term contracts
- Fast onboarding and 100% remote
- Ideal for LLCs, sole props, and S-Corps
Clean your books like your spaces. Start with a free consultation today.
Who We Serve
- Residential cleaning services
- Commercial janitorial contractors
- Carpet cleaning and deep-clean crews
- Window cleaning, floor care, post-construction teams
How Our Cleaning Industry Bookkeeping Works
Free Quote
Share service mix (residential/commercial), crews, and payroll needs. Get a flat rate.
Clean Setup
Set up or clean up QuickBooks; map chart of accounts for cleaning & janitorial.
Categorize & Reconcile
Post income by job/route, categorize supplies & mileage, reconcile bank & cards.
Close & Report
Month-end close, P&L by class/location, payroll & 1099 summaries, CPA review.
Client Reviews
We support business owners across the country with reliable, remote bookkeeping. Here’s what a few of them say:
RemoteBooksOnline helped us stay organized during our busiest season.
Simmons T, Operations Manager
Cleaned up our QuickBooks mess in under 10 days. Excellent!
Hernandez L, Small Business Owner
I can finally track payroll and mileage across all our job sites.
Mitchell K, Field Supervisor
Game-changer for our maid service. Reports are clear and timely.
Patel N, Cleaning Company Owner
Now I know exactly what I’m spending per job across all locations.
Brooks D, Regional Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we serve cleaning businesses across the U.S. with monthly and catch-up bookkeeping tailored to service-based operations.
Yes. We clean and organize QuickBooks files, set up custom charts of accounts, and reconcile past transactions for U.S.-based businesses.
You’ll receive categorized expense reports, profit and loss statements, job-level summaries, and tax-ready financials.
Yes. We help you reconcile contractor payments and W-2 payroll records. Our team is trained in U.S. accounting standards.
Yes. We can organize revenue by route, job, location, or client type for your U.S.-based business.
Most catch-up jobs are completed in 1–3 weeks, depending on the number of months and accounts.
Yes. We categorize vehicle mileage, equipment purchases, and cleaning supplies for accurate job costing.
Yes. We use encrypted portals, secure bank feeds, and limited-access protocols to protect your data.
We support residential, commercial, specialty, and post-construction cleaning businesses across the U.S.
Yes. We deliver clean books that CPAs can use to file your business taxes with confidence.
See more answers in our full Bookkeeping for Cleaning Companies FAQ →
Which Bookkeeping path fits your Cleaning Services business?
Not every cleaning services is in the same place. Some are months behind on their books, others just need a steady monthly plan, and some are ready for full accounting and tax support.
Most cleaning services end up choosing one of these paths:
If you’re behind on your books:
If you want ongoing monthly bookkeeping:
If you need deeper accounting support:
Trusted by Cleaning Businesses Nationwide
We help QuickBooks users across all 50 states clean and reconcile their accounts - quickly and accurately.
Clean your books like your spaces. Start with a free consultation today.
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