Our Pricing
Saving You Time, Money & Emotion
A quick online search for bookkeeping pricing often returns many flat-rate options that on the surface seem reasonable. However, more often than not, these packages limit the client to a specific number of transactions per month and also may contain add-ons that aren’t disclosed in advance. These hidden costs add up fast and can lead to bookkeeping services that cost substantially more than what you signed-up for. In most cases, these bookkeepers are either subcontracted, work from home or are located outside the U.S.
At J. Zollo & Associates, Inc., we have more than 22 years of experience. We understand that no two clients are alike, even if they’re in the same business. Each is unique and has their preferred way of doing things. Quality bookkeeping is not simply a data entry relationship. This is a sophisticated working relationship with a lot of communication between your business and ours.
Our business is getting on the same financial page as our clients and staying there no matter how your business changes and grows. Don’t be misled by the countless “one size fits all” bookkeepers you’ll find online. Managing your books on budget is a very different animal than having your books managed by a budget bookkeeper.
How Much is This Going to Cost?
The simple answer is it depends. It truly depends on many variables and unique needs. For example, what is the company size and complexity, and what are the number of monthly transactions and services required? How many bank accounts or credit cards do you have? Will we be processing bills and making payments, entering invoices, or receiving payments and making deposits? How is the payroll processed, and how many employees do you have? Do you offer benefits that need to be managed? Or will we be providing monthly reconciliations and review only?
Do the Math
The average cost of a bookkeeper is between $20 to $30 per hour, plus benefits, employer tax and Worker’s Compensation insurance to perform basic bookkeeping duties that often require reporting to a manager or supervisor. These basic duties would include entering and paying bills, invoicing and receiving payments and reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts.
The average cost of a controller or CFO is $65,000 to $132,000 per year, plus benefits, employer tax and Worker’s Compensation insurance, and would perform more advanced accounting duties including: drafting and analyzing financial statements, updating the general ledger, filing payroll and/or sales tax returns, preparing and maintaining budgets, creating policies and procedures, monitoring compliance issues, and working directly with the CPA.
If you hire a part time bookkeeper for $20 per hour for 15 hours a week, you will spend $1,200 per month plus employer expenses.
If you hire a full charge bookkeeper or controller, you will spend $5,400 per month (based on $65,000 per year) plus employer expenses.
We currently have clients with monthly bills as low as $150 and as high as $4,000 per month based on size and needs. On average, our clients spend $500 to $2,000 per month for ALL services mentioned above. Plus our bookkeepers are cross-trained so that you’re always covered!
The following are some general considerations:
- You are not obligated to us via contract. We provide only an engagement letter outlining the services we have discussed and that you’re expecting.
- You receive a detailed monthly invoice outlining the services rendered, when they occurred and the time they required to complete. We are very time- and cost-conscious and accountable for every minute. It is a very transparent process, and you will know exactly what you’re paying for.
- Give us one month of processing your books. If you’re unhappy for any reason, including our fees, you will not be charged.
Contact Us for a Free Quote!
David Randell
If you need bookkeeping help or assistance with Quickbooks, Janice and her team at J. Zollo & Associates are top notch. They respond quickly and get the job done. I recommend them… Read more “David Randell”
Harrison Hine
J. Zollo is the best. Not only do they know their stuff they follow through in a prompt and efficient manner. If you have Quickbooks issues or need Bookkeeping help don’t hesitate to… Read more “Harrison Hine”
Chris Beckman
Janice and her company has helped me for over a year now to make sure my company’s books are always update and done properly. She has gone above and beyond and always delieves supreme customer service. I highly recommend J. Zollo & Associates, Inc to anyone needing help with their books or accounting and or… Read more “Chris Beckman”
Magic Bubbles Franchise
I’ve used a few bookkeepers in the past several years and Janice and her team are by far the best. Timely and never late handling all aspects of the back end of my company! Affordable as well. High… Read more “Magic Bubbles Franchise”
Heidi Meade
The entire team at J. Zollo & Associates, Inc. were so responsive to our immediate needs. They dug right into our QuickBooks issue and worked tirelessly until is was solved. We threw them into a real problem-solver and they did it! A big thank you to Janice for remaining the calm captain of this… Read more “Heidi Meade”
Megan Blotnick
We have worked with Janice and her firm a few times over the past year. We have referred them clients and they have always taken exemplary care of them. This firm does a wonderful job and knows there stuff in all aspects of QuickBooks and book keeping. Highly… Read more “Megan Blotnick”
Irma Saenz
Thank you Janice for a great class on bookkeeping 101. You made the class very interesting and fun. Thank you and your staff for assisting us with Quick Books. Looking forward to the next… Read more “Irma Saenz”
Wendy Dunn
We can’t thank Janice and her staff enough for all the help we have received. They have been instrumental in helping us organize our business accounting and putting systems in place. We highly recommend their services. Budget Blinds of West Palm… Read more “Wendy Dunn”
Josh Konigsberg
Very Professional, Knowledgeable and just a delight to work with. I really struggle with Bookkeeping and Quickbooks, and they made it so easy for us. Thank you Janice and the entire team at J. Zollo & Associates, Inc. in West Palm Beach FL.… Read more “Josh Konigsberg”
Educational Articles
Our Blog
Bookkeeping can be difficult, confusing, and difficult to learn about. We strive to keep our community and clients as educated as possible regarding all things bookkeeping. We have created an education articles area on our website that we will add articles to every month on the newest softwares, policies, and trends in the world of bookkeeping.
Our Blog
Bookkeeping can be difficult, confusing, and difficult to learn about. We strive to keep our community and clients as educated as possible regarding all things bookkeeping. We have created an education articles area on our website that we will add articles to every month on the newest softwares, policies, and trends in the world of bookkeeping.