Bookkeeping that keeps up with your business
Foundational Bookkeeping
You started your business to work with clients, build products, and grow something meaningful. But, you probably didn't sign up for spending nights sorting transactions or worrying if your books are right. Foundational Bookkeeping gives you reliable, every-month support. We keep your accounts connected, your chart of accounts organized, and your transactions categorized and reconciled on schedule. You get simple reports and a clear summary, so you always know where your business stands and what you can confidently focus on next.
Foundational Bookkeeping is a strong fit if you...
This is the “get it off my plate and know it is handled” level for owners who want clarity and consistency without hiring in house.
Foundational Bookkeeping Includes
Foundational Bookkeeping Includes
Monthly Close and Reconciliations
Organized Chart of Accounts
Tax-Ready Financials with Summaries
What you get with Foundational Bookkeeping
With Foundational Bookkeeping from STO Bookkeeping, you get practical support that keeps your numbers clean and usable.
Account Connection & Set Up
We connect your business checking, savings, credit cards, and payment platforms to your accounting system and confirm that data flows correctly. You do not have to chase missing information across tools.
Chart of Accounts Organization
Your chart of accounts is structured to match how your business actually earns and spends. Income and expenses are grouped in a way that makes your reports easy to read instead of confusing.
Monthly Categorization
Each month we categorize your income and expenses correctly. Vendor invoices, subscriptions, software tools, and client payments all land in the right place.
Bank & Card Reconciliations
We reconcile your accounts on an agreed schedule so balances in your accounting software match your bank and card statements. This protects accuracy and builds trust in your numbers.
Error Checks & Questions
If something looks unusual, we flag it and ask for a brief clarification rather than guessing. You stay in control without doing the heavy lifting.
Core Financial Reports
You receive a profit and loss statement and balance sheet for each closing period, ready for your CPA and for your own review.
How the Foundational Bookkeeping Plan Works
01
Review & Setup
We start with a short call to understand your business model, tools, and goals. Then we review your existing accounting file, connect accounts, and fix small issues that would slow down monthly work. If you need deeper historical cleanup, we outline a separate Cleanup Services project before we begin.
02
Monthly Bookkeeping
Each month we categorize transactions, reconcile your accounts, and run through an internal checklist for accuracy. You can send questions or context as things come up, and we fold that information into the next close.
03
Reports & Next Steps
You receive your reports and a concise summary you can read quickly. If you want to talk through the numbers or a specific decision, you can book a brief review call.
When this plan is in place, you:
Say goodbye to late nights spent on data entry and guessing categories.
See a clear snapshot of your business instead of relying on the bank balance.
Hand clean, tax ready financials to your CPA without a last minute scramble
Build a foundation for growth or for moving into Advanced or Elite support later
Free up time and headspace for work that actually moves your business forward
If you want your books handled with care and consistency, this plan gives you that without adding a staff position.
Common Questions, Answered
Most small businesses on this plan use QuickBooks Online or a similar cloud system. During your consultation, we will confirm what you use and whether any changes would make your life easier.
Foundational is focused on keeping things current. If you have months or years of messy history, we will recommend a one time Cleanup Services project first, then move into this plan.
Yes. If something looks unclear or you are planning a big purchase, you can reach out. We will either answer directly or suggest a short call if a conversation would help.
No. Many clients have been in business for years and simply want clean, predictable bookkeeping support at a straightforward level.
No. We keep your books clean and tax ready, your CPA handles tax strategy and filing. When they have questions, we are happy to coordinate with them so everyone is working from the same numbers.
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