Bookkeeping for Somerville Small Businesses
Bookkeeping and payroll for Somerville businesses. Flat monthly rates from a MetroWest firm that knows Massachusetts.
Bookkeeping for Somerville Businesses
Somerville has grown into one of the busiest small business corridors inside Route 128. Davis Square, Union Square, and Assembly Row each have their own mix of restaurants, retail, and professional services. With the Green Line extension bringing more foot traffic and new development continuing, the area keeps attracting entrepreneurs looking to build something.
We provide full-service bookkeeping for Somerville businesses from our MetroWest office. Monthly financial management, catch-up work, payroll, and job costing for contractors. Remote service means no downtown Boston overhead gets passed to you, and scheduling stays simple.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and monthly close. You get P&L and balance sheet reports every period with a plain-English summary of what changed. Your books stay current without weekend spreadsheet sessions.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
If your books are months behind or just a mess from trying to do it yourself, we fix that first. Clean records, proper categorization, reconciled accounts. Once caught up, we shift to monthly service so it stays that way.
Payroll Processing
Payroll Processing
Full payroll service for your team. Tax deposits, quarterly filings, W-2s at year-end. Your employees get paid on time and correctly. You stop tracking payroll deadlines and compliance requirements.
Job Costing for Contractors
Job Costing for Contractors
Somerville has construction everywhere, from gut renovations on triple-deckers to new builds at Assembly Row. We set up job costing that tracks labor, materials, and subs by project so you know which jobs actually made money.
Somerville Businesses We Work With
The density of Somerville means variety. Restaurants competing for customers in the squares. Contractors working on aging housing stock across every neighborhood. Professional service firms and creative agencies that need somewhere more affordable than Cambridge. Each business has different books, but they all need the same thing: accurate numbers and a bookkeeper for small business who actually responds when questions come up.
We work with Somerville businesses doing roughly $100K to $5M in revenue. Big enough to need real bookkeeping support, not so big that you need a full-time controller on staff. That’s the gap we fill.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Somerville’s dining scene keeps growing. High transaction volume, tip reporting, food cost tracking, and multiple revenue streams from dine-in, takeout, and delivery. We handle the daily reconciliation work that restaurants need to know where they actually stand.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general contractors working on the steady stream of renovations across Somerville. Progress billing, retainage tracking, and job costing that shows real margins. We help you bid accurately and stay on top of project cash flow.
Creative and Professional Services
Creative and Professional Services
Marketing agencies, designers, consultants, and professional firms. Somerville has plenty of businesses selling expertise rather than products. We track profitability by client and project so you understand which work is actually worth pursuing.
Retail Shops
Retail Shops
Boutiques, specialty stores, and local shops in the squares and along Somerville Ave. Inventory tracking, cost of goods sold, and sales tax compliance. We keep your books straight so you can focus on customers instead of QuickBooks.
Common Questions
Do you work with businesses in Somerville?
Yes. We work remotely with businesses throughout Somerville, from Davis Square to Assembly Row. Our office is in Bellingham, but most of our work happens digitally. When in-person meetings make sense, we're about 45 minutes away.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $199 per month. Your exact price depends on transaction volume and the number of accounts we manage. We provide a specific quote after reviewing your business.
Can you help if my books are behind?
Yes. Catch-up work is a big part of what we do. Whether you're a few months or a couple years behind, we clean it up and get you current before moving to monthly service.
Do you handle Massachusetts sales tax?
Yes. We track what you owe, file on time, and keep you compliant with state requirements. No penalties from missed or incorrect filings.
How do we communicate if you're not local?
Through phone, email, and a secure client portal for document sharing. We connect to your bank accounts and accounting software, handle the monthly work, and deliver clear reports. Most clients find this easier than scheduling office visits.
Greater Boston's Trusted Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A Short Conversation
We'll ask a few questions, figure out what you need, and give you a straightforward quote.