How much do bookkeeping services cost?+
It depends on the number of accounts, transaction volume, reporting needs and any catch-up work, which is why ZeraBooks quotes each engagement after a free consultation. If you’d rather do the books yourself with AI help, the ZeraBooks software is $79 a month billed annually.
What do bookkeeping services include?+
Transaction categorization against your chart of accounts, bank and credit card reconciliation, catch-up and cleanup of overdue books, and profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports on an agreed schedule, with your own dashboard access and a person to contact.
Can you catch up books that are months or years behind?+
Yes. Upload every statement, bill and invoice you have through your portal, years of them at once if needed, with no sorting first. Our team does the catch-up in days and tells you if anything is missing. Then ongoing bookkeeping follows on your schedule.
Is a bookkeeper cheaper than an accountant?+
Usually, because bookkeeping is the recurring recording and reconciling of transactions, while accountants and CPAs typically charge more for tax, advisory and assurance work. Many businesses use a bookkeeping service monthly and an accountant at year end.
Is AI replacing bookkeepers?+
AI now does much of the routine work, such as reading statements, categorizing and matching payments. ZeraBooks uses that AI in its own service, and bookkeepers handle the judgment calls, questions and sign-off, which keeps the service faster without losing the person you can talk to.
What does the bookkeeping service cover?+
We handle the bookkeeping work agreed in your quote, including transaction categorization, account reconciliation and financial reports. We confirm the accounts, reporting schedule and any catch-up work before the engagement starts.
Can you help with overdue books?+
Yes. We review the periods and records involved, then quote the catch-up or cleanup work and agree on a timeline. Ongoing bookkeeping can follow once that work is complete.
Can you work with an accounting firm?+
Yes. We can help with client bookkeeping while the firm keeps its client relationship and final review. We agree on responsibilities, access and the handoff before starting.
Who will I speak with?+
You can speak directly with Damin Mutti, founder of ZeraBooks, about your books, the service and your quote. During the engagement you can contact the person working on your books when you have a question.