We are your team and we've got your back, always.
The best way to grow is together.
We are here to support all kinds of businesses – from startups to established corporations and nonprofits. Collectively, our team has decades of experience in a vast array of industries, and we work hard to pair you with the bookkeeper that is best for you and your organization.
Choose the right service for your business
Our monthly bookkeeping packages include traditional bookkeeping and data entry, financial statement preparation, and monthly consultations with your bookkeeper. Prices start at $160/month and vary according to the size and complexity of your business.
It’s never too late to ask for help! No mess is too big; no shoebox is too deep. We have saved so many businesses that have never done any bookkeeping, have partial records, or have gotten too far behind to catch up on their own.
We’ve got you even if your business is seasonal or you need one-time help. Hourly services include setting up Quickbooks, training you how to do your own bookkeeping, spot checking your books, and just lending a hand when you need it.
We can answer any questions you have about filing, help you figure out who you need to send a 1099 to, calculate correct amounts, and file them for you. Service time is charged at regular hourly rates, and our filing fee is $6/form (email delivery) or $12/form (mail delivery).
Our payroll services start at $50/month. All service options include free direct deposit, easy online access, and electronic filing and payment for all federal and state returns. We will walk you through all your questions and do the tax account setup for you, if you need it.
Law firms have special bookkeeping needs, particularly when it comes to trust accounting. We have an entire team of bookkeepers dedicated to providing services to law firms on a variety of practice management platforms. Monthly packages start at $180/month.
This is one way that we are not your average bookkeeper! The world is changing, and we are dedicated to keeping up with it. More and more businesses are turning to cryptocurrencies and digital assets, and we keep up with those trends and developments in accounting software.
Gamers and influencers whose businesses have grown rapidly are sometimes surprised by their tax bill at the end of the year. Finding deductions can be a challenge! We can help you start tracking the right data so you and your CPA can find a lot more write-offs.
Nonprofits have additional bookkeeping needs beyond the standard financial statements. Let us help you with fund accounting, classifying your expenses according to program, running budget reports, and prepping for your audit.
We provide bookkeeping services for all sorts of industries: construction, education, professional services, SAAS, HOA, real estate, health & wellness, and many more. In addition to monthly bookkeeping, we can also provide hourly services on an as-needed basis.
Answers to frequently asked questions
Every business is unique, so we individualize each package, with the goal of finding a flat monthly price that allows us to maintain your books at a price you can afford. You can see some of our starting prices under the services tabs above, or request a customized quote. We will call you and ask you a few questions about your organization and bookkeeping needs, and give you a quote over the phone. Your price will be based on the overall volume and complexity of your financial transactions.
No, we don’t. The IRS has increased requirements for tax preparers in recent years, and we aren’t certified in that area, nor do we wish to be. It’s actually better this way; we specialize in bookkeeping and generating financials that empower you to make good business decisions. That way, we can provide a bridge between the day to day operations of your business and the CPA or Enrolled Agent who is only focused on preparing your taxes.
Yes, we currently have several clients in various industries whose gross monthly revenues are seven or eight figures. And if you’re not (yet) making millions, we will stand with you as you grow, providing you with the financial data you need for effective decision-making.
Most banks these days offer a kind of “guest user” access to online banking for business accounts (here’s one example), which includes viewing access for transaction details and statements, but no ability to transfer funds or initiate other transactions. Wherever possible, it is our preference to set up view access only to your bank data. Where that’s not available, we will discuss other options with you to minimize your risk exposure.
Since the onset of COVID in 2020, we have discontinued onsite services and work entirely remotely. If you are located in or near Salt Lake City, UT or Greenville, SC, we can arrange occasional in-person meetings. However, we find that we can do almost all of our work with the remote tools currently available, and we frequently host Zoom meetings with our partners and clients.
Yes, our sister company Backyard Payroll offers payroll services. Unlike Paychex or ADP, we don’t withdraw tax money from your account and hold them in trust for you; the money stays in your account and tax payments are initiated directly to the government from your bank account when they are due.
No; that requires specialized training and is best handled by someone on site. However, we can still do the bookkeeping and prepare financials for the overall business.
We are always happy if we can help! There is no charge for quick questions or advice. Just call our office or email us at info@backyardbookkeeper.com, and we’ll get back to you within a day or two.
We have done bookkeeping for businesses in almost every industry imaginable: construction, professional services, interior design, entertainment, medical, nonprofit, legal, auto mechanic, MLM, retail, online sales, IT, cryptocurrency, and many more. The only thing we can safely say we don’t do is bookkeeping for government entities and publicly traded corporations.
When you sign up for bookkeeping with us, you are assigned a primary bookkeeper who will be responsible for your books. We do sometimes reassign bookkeepers, but it’s pretty rare. However, you do benefit from the strength of our team! We hold company meetings regularly, share information securely as needed, and keep each other updated, so if your assigned bookkeeper takes some medical leave or goes on vacation, there will be someone else who can step in and make sure your books are kept current.
We primarily use Quickbooks, either the desktop version or Quickbooks Online; however, we are also familiar with Xero, Wave, CosmoLex, and others. We also can work with you to integrate data from other systems, such as online webshops or POS systems, into your company file. Luckily, bookkeeping principles remain the same in any accounting software.
Yes, of course! Our remote server is well encrypted and backed up daily. We have strict security protocols to keep data safe, cybersecurity insurance to protect us and our clients, and ongoing cybersecurity training for all employees. We use Advantage IT for all our IT and cybersecurity needs.
One of the reasons you are looking for a bookkeeper is simply that you need someone else to take care of it, so you can work on other things. Let us do that for you! Over the past several years, we have refined our remote tools and procedures so we can do the bulk of the work without your direct involvement–without having to remote in to your personal computer, take up space in your office, or pester you for information. After we’ve done everything we can on our own, we contact you with a short list of questions only you can answer, and then we can issue your financials. Let it be that easy!
Yes, of course. We can provide a certificate of insurance upon request.
Yes, as needed. If your only goal is personal budgeting, it’s probably better to use one of the many free online personal finance tools. However, there are scenarios where people request we track their personal finances or where it makes sense for us to add that to our service package, such as when personal finances are intermingled with business, or where someone needs help tracking expenses to identify additional tax deductions. Also, we have helped prepare household income and expense statements in multiple cases where financials were needed for divorce proceedings and similar court cases.
If you didn’t find the answer to your question, please contact us or write us. We want to be your team.
Chrissy
Working at Backyard Bookkeeper is the dream job that I didn’t even know I was looking for. I get to work with amazing people each and every day. Each day is different from the day before and so I never get stuck in a mundane rut. There is flexibility in the hours that I can work. This means that I can have the best of both worlds by being able to work and still take care of my family. I have never worked for a company that cares as much about their employees as Backyard Bookkeeper. I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of their team.
WDM Enterprises, Inc. is a privately held entity operating a Professional Private Investigative Agency and Small Business Consultancy. We’ve been with Backyard Bookkeeper for going on three years. We’ve gone from a disastrous in-house set of books to a professional set of books we can rely on in determining success and while planning for profit. Backyard Bookkeeping is timely, accurate and affordable. What did we do before Backyard Bookkeeper? Sad to say; we lost profit that’s not recoverable, and wasted time and effort in an area not within our expertise. How about now with Backyard Bookkeeper; we plan for profit, devote our time to to servicing our clients, generating greater repeat business and referrals, and have a credible, accurate and timely report card on our business. Thank you Backyard Bookkeeper!
Klugonyx
Backyard Bookkeeper has been there for me since I was by myself in my apartment trying to get my business off the ground. Mandi helped me make sure my books where clean and organized so I could focus on the other aspects of my business. Everything was nice and automated and Mandi acted like she was a member of my team. It was great. Thank you for everything!
Allison
I was looking for a position and a company where I could utilize my skills from my previous workplaces, work from home and work with very capable and dependable people. I was very fortunate to become a part of this team where it’s not focused on being competitive and stepping on each others toes to get to the top, but very much centered on a team effort to take care of our client’s needs. There are also many opportunities for commissions, bonuses and pay increases, which is all the more reason to want to work for this company!”
Chip
As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve worked with many accounting firms over the last thirty years. Backyard Accounting is by far my favorite! Working with Alex and Julie and their team has been a fantastic experience. They make accounting simple and easy, and they always go above and beyond. I highly recommend Backyard Accounting! You’ll thank me, and so will your CPA. – Chip Hopper, BookJedi, Futurist, Author.
Jess
I love working for Backyard Bookkeeper. The people I work with, both co-workers and clients are wonderful. This is a job I look forward to every day, and I can work from home on my time-frame. It has been the perfect fit for me as I’ve grown and learned in my responsibilities. And the owners are constantly looking for ways to improve our company. It’s not often you find a company that values family and their employees the way Backyard Bookkeeper does. I’m so grateful to have this job!
Angel Marketing
We LOVE working with Backyard Bookkeeper; they are passionate and dedicated professionals. Keep it up!
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Sandy
I’ve been very happy with the services provided by Backyard Bookkeeper. As a business owner, it’s good to know I don’t need to worry about the bookkeeping, taxes, and payroll. Jenny and Julie have always been there when I have a question, and I truly appreciate their ability to not only do the work, but to be my teachers when I have a question. I highly recommend Backyard Bookkeeper to any business owner.
Susan
Why do I like working for backyard bookkeeper??? I really enjoy our wonderful team that we have created. I get asked all the time,”why don’t you just go out on your own and do this?” My answer is because the TEAM at backyard bookkeeper is complete. We all have strengths that we bring to the group and this is what makes us a fabulous company to work for!!!
Shahrad
“Ashley is very good at her job and very responsive. Her client-centered approach is fantastic.”
Mandi
I enjoy working for Backyard Bookkeeper because of the balance it allows me in my life. I feel like a valued member of society because I am able to offer a needed service to my clients and I also have the time and ability to provide for the needs of my family. I feel lucky to enjoy the best of both worlds.
Gina
They fit our needs! Backyard Bookkeeper is great. We are a small non-profit that needs reliable bookkeeping services. BYB is perfect for our agency. Julie is available and helpful whenever we have questions and she is familiar with the specific needs of non-profit rules. We appreciate the flexibility and energy they put into keeping us going.
Jenny
I like the great team of women who are supportive and helpful to each other. I like being able to set my own schedule and work at home. I also enjoy working with my great clients and love the variety of business models I am learning about.