Alabama Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses
Get accurate books, on-time monthly financials, and stress-free compliance—built on best in class technology like QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Gusto and more.
Serving Birmingham and all of Alabama: Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Montgomery, Mobile, Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Auburn, Decatur, Dothan, Florence, and more
Why Alabama businesses choose Guide Accounting
Accuracy you can trust. Tight month-end close, clean reconciliations, and smooth processes.
Transparent pricing. No surprises—just a clear monthly plan that fits your stage of growth.
Local + modern. Birmingham-based and cloud-first, with tools that let you see your numbers anytime.
Industry fluency. Professional services, trades & construction, nonprofits, e-commerce, restaurants, healthcare, retail, and SaaS.
What’s included
Monthly bookkeeping & close
Bank/credit card reconciliations
Categorization & class/project tracking (job costing available)
Adjusting journal entries and review
Monthly financial package (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
KPI snapshots and budget vs. actuals on request
Accounts payable (A/P)
Bill capture & coding, approval workflows, payment scheduling
Vendor management and 1099 prep
Accounts receivable (A/R)
Invoicing support, customer statements, cash application
Collections cadence setup and reporting
Compliance & payroll coordination
Sales/use tax filing support
Payroll journal entries & integrations
Year-end support for your tax preparer
QuickBooks Online services
New file setup/cleanup/catch-up
App stack integration (Bill.com, Ramp, Gusto, Stripe, etc.)
Chart of accounts and reporting redesign
Our process
Listen & map – Understand your business model, margins, and reporting needs.
Clean & standardize – Fix the chart of accounts, catch up, and align to best practices.
Systemize – Lock in approvals, integrations, and month-end checklists.
Close & report – Reconcile, review, and deliver a consistent monthly package.
Advise & improve – Forecast, monitor KPIs, and surface insights to guide decisions.
Who we help
Owner-operators and professional services firms
Contractors, specialty trades, and field service teams
Nonprofits (with functional expense reporting)
Multi-location retail, restaurants, and hospitality
E-commerce & inventory-based businesses
Startups and growing Alabama companies
Pricing
We offer clear, fixed monthly packages based on volume and complexity (transactions, entities, payroll, inventory, locations). Tell us about your workflow and we’ll recommend a right-sized plan.
FAQs
How much do bookkeeping services cost in Birmingham, AL?
Pricing depends on transaction volume, payroll, and complexity (inventory, locations, projects). We’ll quote a clear, transparent price after a quick discovery call.
Do you offer QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping in Alabama?
Yes—cleanup and catch-up are part of our onboarding when needed, so you start with clean, tax-ready books.
What’s included in monthly bookkeeping services?
Reconciliations, classification, month-end close, financial statements, and optional A/P, A/R, sales tax, and KPI reporting.
Can you help with A/P, A/R, and invoicing?
Absolutely. We can run bills and payments, invoice customers, apply cash, and set up a light collections workflow.
Do you work with nonprofits?
Yes—functional expense allocation and restricted fund tracking available.
Which tools do you support?
QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Gusto, Ramp, Stripe, and related apps.