Outsourced accounting since 2004
Outsourced accounting & bookkeeping services
Your entire accounting department, without having to build one. Bookkeeping, controller, and fractional CFO support for businesses from $1M to $100M+ in revenue, delivered by a dedicated team on QuickBooks, NetSuite or Intacct.
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Why companies outsource accounting to AccountingDepartment.com
AccountingDepartment.com has delivered outsourced accounting and bookkeeping to growth-stage businesses since 2004. With a proven four-tier service model, AccountingDepartment.com replaces your entire internal accounting function, from daily bookkeeping through controller oversight and fractional CFO advisory, at a fraction of the cost of building in-house. Recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner, AccountingDepartment.com serves companies from $1M to $100M+ in annual revenue nationwide.
The decision to outsource accounting is not about cutting corners. It is about getting a higher-caliber accounting function at a lower total cost. Staffing a full internal team means hiring a bookkeeper, an accounting manager, and controller coverage, plus benefits, training, PTO, and turnover risk.
Measurable outcomes for our clients
- Standardize monthly reporting and create predictable close timelines.
- Access real-time financial dashboards without additional software investment or internal training costs.
- Scale accounting support up or down as revenue and complexity change.
- Gain controller and CFO-level expertise without executive-level headcount costs.
Start with what's happening in your business
Every business comes to us for a reason. Pick the one that sounds most like yours.
Growth-stage companies
Growth has outrun your accounting.
Your last accounting hire didn't stick, or a new location has reporting playing catch-up. Get a team that doesn't leave.
Multi-entity & multi-state
Every entity. One audit-ready view.
An acquisition, investor reporting, or a restructuring has made consolidation non-negotiable. Get controller- and CFO-level oversight.
Smaller & growing businesses
You've outgrown the spreadsheet.
Reliable monthly books at a price you'll know up front, with room to add more as you grow, same team.
Nonprofit, healthcare & regulated
Held to a higher standard? Your books should be too.
Audit-ready all year, with sensitive financial data kept out of internal hands that shouldn't see it.
Government contractors
DCAA-compliant. Ready for Prime.
eFAACT-certified timekeeping and cost accounting for your next audit, your Phase II, or your move from Sub to Prime.
NetSuite companies
Make your NetSuite investment pay off.
NetSuite specialists who run your ongoing accounting and controllership once your system is live.
Preparing for a sale or raisePlanning a transaction in the next 12 to 24 months? Get your books ready before diligence starts.Talk to us
What AccountingDepartment.com's accounting services include
AccountingDepartment.com assigns a dedicated team of bookkeepers, accountants, and controllers to each client engagement. Every engagement is managed by a dedicated team with industry-specific experience.
Core bookkeeping
AccountingDepartment.com handles all daily transaction processing: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, and payroll journal entries. Every client receives a dedicated accounting team assigned exclusively to their account.
- Daily transaction processing
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Bank & credit card reconciliations
- Payroll journal entries
Month-end accounting & close
AccountingDepartment.com manages general ledger maintenance, timely month-end close, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and inventory or work-in-progress (WIP) tracking where applicable.
- General ledger maintenance
- Timely month-end close
- Accruals, prepaids & deferrals
- Inventory & WIP (where needed)
Financial reporting & insights
AccountingDepartment.com delivers a monthly financial reporting package for every client: income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, AR/AP aging, and custom management dashboards tailored to each company's KPIs, accessible in real time through AccountingDepartment.com's financial dashboard.
- Monthly financial statements
- Custom management reports
- AR/AP aging & cash reports
- Class & department reporting
Controller services
AccountingDepartment.com's controller team provides budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, policy and process design, and internal controls oversight. Controller services are included in the Core, Complete, and Pinnacle service tiers.
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Policy & process design
- Internal controls oversight
Systems & technology
AccountingDepartment.com specializes in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and other leading cloud accounting platforms, and integrates accounting software with expense management, invoicing, time tracking, and other operational tools.
- QuickBooks, NetSuite, Intacct
- Integration with cloud tools
- Secure remote access & workflows
- Ongoing system optimization
Tax & audit support
AccountingDepartment.com coordinates directly with clients' CPAs and tax advisors, delivering clean, audit-ready financials, supporting schedules, and documentation. AccountingDepartment.com does not prepare tax returns but ensures books are always ready for the tax team, reducing preparation time and audit risk.
- Coordination with your tax CPA
- Clean, audit-ready financials
- Supporting schedules & files
- Sales/use tax & 1099 support
How AccountingDepartment.com's outsourced accounting process works
A proven implementation process ensures a smooth transition from your current setup to a fully managed outsourced accounting department.
01
Discovery & analysis
AccountingDepartment.com reviews your systems, chart of accounts, workflows, and reporting needs to understand your current state and goals.
02
Solution & tier design
Our team designs a solution aligned to your business model, revenue range, and complexity, and recommends the right service tier and tools.
03
Onboarding & setup
We configure or refine your files, standardize processes, and integrate supporting apps like expense, time tracking, and invoicing.
04
Dedicated team & cadence
You get a dedicated team to handle day-to-day accounting, monthly close, and recurring financial reviews with your leadership.
05
Ongoing optimization
As you grow, we refine reporting, KPIs, and the level of controller or CFO involvement to keep your accounting aligned with your strategy.
“AccountingDepartment.com has the expertise and the ability to scale up our accounting function much more quickly than we could have accomplished if we chose to do it internally. So based on expertise, speed-to-scale, and cost, the decision for us was a no-brainer.”
Rich Oakes · President/CEO, GigSmart
AccountingDepartment.com service tiers and pricing
AccountingDepartment.com structures its outsourced accounting services across four fixed-fee monthly tiers. Pricing is based on company revenue, transaction volume, and the level of controller and CFO support required.
Essential
Bookkeeping foundation
Starting at
$1,500/mo
Dedicated bookkeeping team with oversight, reconciliations, and essential monthly financial statements.
Core
Full accounting department
Starting at
$3,500/mo
Complete outsourced accounting: AR/AP, month-end close, and full reporting, plus a dedicated controller.
Complete
Accounting + controller + CFO
Starting at
$5,500/mo
Full accounting and controller support plus FP&A and CFO advisory: budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and strategic advisory.
Pinnacle
Executive CFO leadership
Starting at
$8,500/mo
Everything in Complete plus high-engagement CFO support, board-ready reporting, and strategic planning.
All tiers include a dedicated accounting team, access to AccountingDepartment.com's deep pool of expertise, dashboards and fintech support, a proprietary client procedure manual*, monthly financial reporting packages, and coordination with your CPA and tax advisors. AccountingDepartment.com offers a free consultation to determine the right tier and pricing for your business.
*All Client Procedure Manuals are the intellectual property of AccountingDepartment.com. They are created for internal use and not distributed to clients during your engagement with us or upon termination of services.
Industries AccountingDepartment.com serves
AccountingDepartment.com specializes in growth-stage companies that have outgrown basic bookkeeping but are not yet large enough to justify a full in-house finance department, bringing cross-industry experience across these sectors.
B2B services & agencies
Project and client-level profitability tracking for consultancies, agencies, and service firms.
Construction & contractors
Job costing, WIP tracking, and cash flow visibility for general and specialty contractors.
E-commerce & DTC brands
Inventory accuracy and channel-level margin reporting for online and multichannel sellers.
SaaS & technology
ARR, MRR, churn, and runway tracking for subscription businesses and funded startups.
Manufacturing & distribution
Cost accounting, inventory, and margin tracking across locations and entities.
Government contractors
DCAA-compliant, audit-ready accounting for contractors supporting federal and state contracts.
Frequently asked questions about outsourced accounting
Answers to common questions about AccountingDepartment.com's outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services.
What is outsourced accounting?
Outsourced accounting is the practice of hiring an external firm to manage all or part of a company's accounting function, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, month-end close, financial reporting, and controller or CFO services, rather than staffing an in-house team. AccountingDepartment.com has provided fully outsourced accounting services to businesses nationwide since 2004.
How much does outsourced accounting cost?
The cost of outsourced accounting depends on company revenue, transaction volume, and the level of controller and CFO support required. AccountingDepartment.com offers fixed-fee monthly pricing starting at approximately $1,500–$2,500/month for essential bookkeeping, scaling to $5,000–$8,500/month for comprehensive accounting with controller and fractional CFO services, and $8,500+/month for Pinnacle-level engagements at $8M–$50M+ in revenue.
Is outsourced accounting right for small businesses?
Outsourced accounting is often the most cost-effective solution for businesses between $1M and $30M in annual revenue. Companies in this range typically cannot afford a full in-house team but need more than DIY bookkeeping. AccountingDepartment.com's Essential tier is designed specifically for companies with $1M–$3M in revenue that need clean books and basic monthly reporting.
What accounting software does AccountingDepartment.com support?
AccountingDepartment.com specializes in cloud accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, Intuit Enterprise Suite, Intacct, and NetSuite, as well as supports clients on QuickBooks Desktop. AccountingDepartment.com's technology team also assists with platform migrations, system configuration, and integrations with third-party tools including expense management, invoicing, time tracking, and payroll software.
Does AccountingDepartment.com replace my in-house bookkeeper?
In most cases, yes. AccountingDepartment.com provides a dedicated accounting team that handles all functions previously managed by an in-house bookkeeper or accounting manager. Companies that partner with AccountingDepartment.com typically eliminate 1–2 in-house accounting roles within the first year. Some clients also retain AccountingDepartment.com alongside existing staff for higher-level controller or CFO responsibilities. Some clients maintain internal staff for administrative or specific roles required for their unique needs.
How long does onboarding take with AccountingDepartment.com?
Most AccountingDepartment.com clients complete initial onboarding within 3–4 weeks. The process includes a review of current accounting systems and chart of accounts, setup or cleanup of accounting files, process standardization, integration configuration, and the establishment of recurring reporting cadences. Onboarding timelines vary based on the complexity and cleanliness of existing books.
Does AccountingDepartment.com provide tax services?
AccountingDepartment.com does not prepare tax returns or provide tax advice. AccountingDepartment.com coordinates directly with clients' CPAs and tax advisors, delivering clean, organized financials and supporting documentation to simplify tax preparation and audit requirements. AccountingDepartment.com carries professional liability (E&O) insurance and employee dishonesty coverage.
What financial reports does AccountingDepartment.com produce?
Every AccountingDepartment.com client receives a monthly financial reporting package including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, AR/AP aging reports, and custom management dashboards. Reports are delivered through AccountingDepartment.com's proprietary processes and curated financial dashboards and tailored to each client's business model and KPIs.
How does AccountingDepartment.com keep data secure?
AccountingDepartment.com uses secure remote access protocols, encrypted file transmission, and role-based access controls across all client engagements. AccountingDepartment.com carries professional liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance and employee dishonesty (crime) coverage.
What size companies does AccountingDepartment.com work with?
AccountingDepartment.com primarily serves companies with $1M–$50M+ in annual revenue, including funded startups, established privately held companies, and multi-entity organizations. Founded in 2004, AccountingDepartment.com has supported hundreds of growth-stage businesses across multiple industries with 185 full-time accounting professionals.
How is AccountingDepartment.com different from other outsourced accounting firms?
AccountingDepartment.com is the largest and most experienced outsourced accounting firm in the United States. Founded in 2004, AccountingDepartment.com employs 185 full-time W-2 accounting professionals, not contractors, dedicated exclusively to client work. AccountingDepartment.com is recognized as a 2025 Inc. Power Partner and carries both professional liability (E&O) and employee dishonesty insurance.
Can AccountingDepartment.com handle multi-entity or consolidation accounting?
Yes. AccountingDepartment.com supports multi-entity structures including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and entity-level reporting. Clients with multiple business units, subsidiaries, or operating entities are typically served under the Complete or Pinnacle tiers, which include dedicated controller oversight and CFO-level strategic support.
See what your accounting department could look like.
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