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Monthly bookkeeping costs $99 per month for up to 3 accounts and 200 monthly transactions, and $199 per monthfor higher volumes or class and location tracking. QuickBooks catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping is billed at $99 per month of backlog, with a 20% discount applied across backlogs of 6 months or longer.
Debits, credits, invoices, and bank feed movements.
Checking, savings, payroll, and credit cards.
Select 0 if books are current and only monthly close is needed.
Ongoing Monthly Close
Up to 3 accounts and up to 200 transactions a month.
Includes first month of ongoing close + any catch-up/setup. Renews monthly at ongoing rate.
No card required. Guaranteed fixed-rate quote after review.
Transparent Tiers
How Ledgerbrook Compares to Industry Alternatives
| Option | Monthly Cost | Catch-Up Rate | Qualifications | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledgerbrook (White-Label) | $99 – $199/mo | $99/mo (20% off 6+ mo) | Elite ProAdvisor certified, US-reviewed | 3–5 business days |
| In-House Staff Bookkeeper | $3,800 – $5,200/mo | Hourly ($35–$50/hr) | Varies, requires payroll/benefits | Weeks to hire & train |
| Traditional CPA Firm Write-Up | $650 – $1,200/mo | $150 – $250/hr | CPA licensed (high overhead) | 15–30 days |
| General Freelance Marketplaces | $150 – $300/mo | $15 – $30/hr | Varies widely; manual oversight required | Variable (per freelancer) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bookkeeping & Cleanup Pricing Details
How is monthly bookkeeping priced?
Monthly bookkeeping is structured into two transparent tiers based on countable file metrics: the Standard tier is $99/month for up to 3 bank or credit card accounts and up to 200 monthly transactions. The High Volume tier is $199/month for files with more than 3 accounts, over 200 transactions, or class and location tracking.
How much does QuickBooks cleanup cost?
QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping is billed at $99 per month of backlog for 1 to 5 months. For backlogs of 6 months or longer, a 20% discount applies to the entire engagement ($79/month). Backlogs of 12+ months receive custom volume discounting.
Are there setup fees or hidden contract commitments?
No. There are no onboarding fees, no cancellation fees, and no long-term contracts. Monthly close is billed month-to-month. If a new QuickBooks company file setup is required from scratch, it is available as a flat one-time service.
How fast is a cleanup or catch-up project completed?
Standard backlogs of 3 to 6 months are typically reconciled, cleaned up, and delivered within 5 to 7 business days following access to bank statements. Larger backlogs are phased with verified monthly reconciliations.
How do I confirm the exact price for my file?
Submit your QuickBooks Online file for a free, confidential File Review. We inspect your balance sheet, opening balance equity, unreconciled bank transactions, and subledgers to provide a guaranteed fixed-fee quote before any work begins.