Consultant Bookkeeping Services - Retainers, Project-Based & 1099s (Nationwide)

Tailored financial management for consultants and coaches with clear, affordable pricing. Focus on your clients while we manage the numbers!

At a glance: retainer & deferred revenue • project-based invoicing • reimbursable expenses & mileage • Stripe/PayPal/ACH reconciliation • AR aging & cash flow • P&L by client/service line • 1099 contractors • sales tax where applicable • QuickBooks setup/cleanup • CPA-reviewed monthly close • flat-rate • first month free • nationwide

Bookkeeping for consultants & coaches (nationwide): retainers & deferred revenue, project-based invoicing, reimbursables, AR aging & cash flow, Stripe/PayPal reconciliation, and QuickBooks setup/cleanup-CPA-reviewed each month, flat-rate, first month free.

We also use AI-assisted categorization and reconciliation to speed Stripe/PayPal postings, flag anomalies in deferred revenue, and streamline AR and cash flow, every month still reviewed by a CPA.

Where Consultant Bookkeeping Fits in Your Advisory Workflow Consulting practices rely on clean billing, retainers, reimbursements, and project reporting:

  • Clean up or catch up past invoices, retainers, and expenses
  • Track project profitability, billable hours, and reimbursement activity
  • Close monthly books for forecasting and tax planning
  • Add accounting or outsourced support as client volume grows

If invoicing and bookkeeping don’t match, begin with QuickBooks Cleanup or Catch-Up Bookkeeping. Once updated, Monthly Consultant Bookkeeping and Accounting Services keep revenue and expenses organized. For specialized guidance, CPA Bookkeeping is also available.

Why Consultants and Coaches Choose Us

Track project-based income and variable client payments

Track project-based income and variable client payments

Organize expenses for write-offs and deductions

Organize expenses for write-offs and deductions

Reconcile bank and credit card activity monthly

Reconcile bank and credit card activity monthly

Flat-rate pricing, no hourly billing

Flat-rate pricing, no hourly billing

CPA-reviewed reports for full clarity

CPA-reviewed reports for full clarity

Start your first month free - no contracts, no surprise fees.

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Who We Serve

  • tick Business, marketing, and tech consultants
  • tick Life coaches, executive coaches, career advisors
  • tick Solo practitioners and independent experts
  • tick Boutique consulting firms and fractional professionals

How Our Consultant Bookkeeping Works

Step 1

Scope & Quote

Retainers vs. projects, tools (Stripe/PayPal/CRM), reporting needs → flat monthly rate.

Step 2

QuickBooks Setup

Chart of accounts & classes for client/service line tracking; receipts & bank feeds.

Step 3

Code & Reconcile

Match income to invoices/contracts, post reimbursables, reconcile bank/credit cards.

Step 4

Close & Report

CPA-reviewed close; P&L by client, AR aging, cash flow, and tax-ready summaries.

Client Reviews

We support business owners across the country with reliable, remote bookkeeping. Here’s what a few of them say:

I’m a freelance consultant, this service keeps me organized and audit-proof.

Jamie K, Freelance Consultant

They made it easy to manage 10+ client income streams and dozens of transactions weekly.

Priya S, Business Coach

Finally, a bookkeeper who gets how coaches operate. Flat-rate and QuickBooks-ready.

Mark D, Executive Coach

I bill hourly, monthly, and by retainer, and they track it all perfectly.

Nina T, Marketing Consultant

Saved me hours each month. I’m a coach, not a finance expert. They are.

Leo M, Life Coach

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We support consultants and coaches across all 50 states with flat-rate, CPA-reviewed bookkeeping.

We map income to contracts/schedules and align receipt timing with delivery for clean AR.

Yes, we help categorize all business-related expenses according to IRS rules.

We offer catch-up bookkeeping to get you current, no late fees, no penalties.

Yes. We reconcile all income sources to your bank accounts.

Fully remote. We support consultants across all 50 states.

Yes. You’ll receive standard financials every month, reviewed by a CPA.

No contracts. Just flat-rate, month-to-month service.

Yes. We support both and will handle your bookkeeping inside your preferred system.

Yes. You’ll have a dedicated account manager and access to a live support team.

See more answers in our full Bookkeeping Services for Consultants and Coaches FAQ →

Do you need an In-house Bookkeeper, an Outsourced team, or full Accounting?

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We help consultants across the U.S. stay financially focused, tax-ready, and audit-proof.

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