Your Houston Bookkeeper,
From $200 a Month
Behind on reconciliations, dreading tax season, or just tired of guessing where the money went? EZQ Group is a Houston bookkeeper for small businesses: monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, and QuickBooks cleanup, priced by what your business actually needs. Most Houston small businesses pay between $200 and $2,500 a month, depending on transaction volume. Get a quote in one call and know your exact number before you commit to anything.
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Real Houston Bookkeeping Prices
What Houston Bookkeeping
Actually Costs
Numbers from our own Houston bookkeeper pricing guide - not a teaser rate that turns into something else after you sign up. Most Houston small businesses pay $200 to $2,500 a month for bookkeeping. Where you land depends on transaction volume, not guesswork. Here's the breakdown:
Basic
$200-$400
per month · under 100 transactions/mo
Bank and credit card reconciliation, transaction categorization, and monthly statements. Right for a solo operator or small service business with straightforward books.
Standard
$400-$800
per month · 100-300 transactions/mo
Everything in Basic, with more frequent reconciliation and closer categorization for a growing transaction volume.
Comprehensive
$800-$1,500
per month · 300+ transactions/mo
Adds accounts payable and receivable management, plus deeper financial reporting for businesses running real volume.
Full-Service with Payroll
$1,000-$2,500
per month · typically $1,200-$2,400/mo for businesses over $2M revenue
Full-service bookkeeping with payroll included, for established businesses that need someone thinking about cash flow and profitability, not just data entry.
Monthly Bookkeeping Houston
What's Included in Our
Small Business Bookkeeping
No more shoeboxes of receipts or months of unreconciled transactions. Our bookkeeping services for small business include everything you need to know exactly where your money goes - and stop the tax time scramble.
Bank Reconciliations
We reconcile all your bank accounts and credit cards monthly. Every transaction matched, every discrepancy caught, every dollar accounted for. No more surprise overdrafts or mystery charges.
Accounts Payable
Track and manage vendor bills, ensure timely payments, and maintain positive relationships with your suppliers. Never miss a payment deadline.
Accounts Receivable
Track customer invoices, manage collections, and ensure you get paid on time. We help improve your cash flow with proactive receivables management.
Financial Reports
Receive clear, professional financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that help you understand your business.
Expense Categorization
Every transaction properly categorized for accurate financial reporting and maximum tax deductions. No more guessing at tax time.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Months or years behind? We rebuild your books from bank statements and receipts, get you current, and keep you there. No lectures about how far behind you are.
The EZQ Difference
Why Houston Businesses
Choose Our Bookkeeping
Local Houston Expertise
We understand the unique challenges Houston businesses face. From oil and gas contractors to restaurant owners in the Heights, we know the local business landscape. We understand Texas franchise tax requirements, Houston permit fees, and the financial rhythms of businesses in our community.
Proactive Communication
You won't be chasing us for updates. We proactively communicate about your finances, flag potential issues before they become problems, and provide insights that help you make better business decisions. You'll always know where your business stands.
Technology Forward
We leverage modern accounting software like QuickBooks Online and Xero to streamline your bookkeeping. See our QuickBooks pricing breakdown for a full cost comparison. Real-time access to your financial data, automated bank feeds, and cloud-based collaboration mean you can check your numbers anytime, anywhere.
Seamless Tax Preparation
When tax season arrives, you're already prepared. Our bookkeeping sets you up for a smooth, stress-free tax filing. We work hand-in-hand with our tax preparation team to ensure nothing falls through the cracks and you maximize every deduction.
Get a free bookkeeping quote
Tell us where your books stand and we'll send you a flat monthly price. No obligation, and we'll say so if you don't need us yet.
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FAQ
Houston Bookkeeping
Questions Answered
Why not just do my own bookkeeping in QuickBooks?
QuickBooks makes it possible to do your own books, and plenty of Houston small business owners start there. The real cost is time. A consultant billing $200 an hour who spends 10 hours a month on their own books gives up $2,000 in billable time - often more than a monthly bookkeeping package costs to handle the same work. If your time is worth more spent running the business than reconciling accounts, outsourced bookkeeping is the cheaper option, not the pricier one. Our bookkeeper cost guide breaks down the full math.
How much do bookkeeping services cost for a small business in Houston?
Monthly bookkeeping for Houston small businesses runs $200 to $2,500 a month, depending on transaction volume - from $200-$400 for basic bookkeeping under 100 transactions, up to $1,200-$2,400 for full-service bookkeeping with payroll at $2M+ in annual revenue. We quote a flat monthly rate before you commit, based on your actual transaction volume. No hourly surprises.
What is catch-up bookkeeping and how long does it take?
Catch-up bookkeeping brings your books current when you've fallen behind on reconciliations and record-keeping. Whether you're 3 months behind or 3 years behind, we can get you caught up. Most catch-up projects take 2-4 weeks depending on how far behind you are and the complexity of your transactions. Once caught up, we transition you to ongoing monthly bookkeeping.
Do you provide QuickBooks bookkeeping services?
Yes, we specialize in QuickBooks Online bookkeeping. We handle setup, cleanup, ongoing reconciliation, and training. If your QuickBooks is a mess with wrong categories and duplicate transactions, we can clean it up. We also work with Xero if that's your preference. If you're not on cloud accounting yet, we'll help you migrate.
How often should a small business do bookkeeping?
Monthly bookkeeping is the standard for most Houston small businesses. This keeps you current enough to make informed decisions, catch issues early, and stay ready for tax time. High-volume businesses may benefit from weekly bookkeeping. We'll recommend the right frequency based on your transaction volume and business needs.
What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is the daily recording and organizing of financial transactions - categorizing expenses, reconciling accounts, tracking receivables. Accounting takes that data and uses it for analysis, tax preparation, and strategic decisions. Read our full bookkeeping vs accounting breakdown. Our in-house team handles bookkeeping and tax preparation, keeping records accurate and tax-ready all year.
Do you offer bilingual bookkeeping in Houston?
Yes. We serve Houston's diverse business community with full bookkeeping services in English and Spanish. Complex financial discussions are easier in your preferred language. Your questions get answered, your reports get explained, and you stay informed about your business finances.
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Stop guessing what bookkeeping should cost. Tell us your transaction volume and we'll quote a flat monthly rate - no hourly billing, no surprise invoices.