Small business bookkeeping · El Paso, TX
Bookkeeping Services in El Paso, TX
Clean, up-to-date books for small businesses—so you know where your money goes, have statements ready when the bank asks, and stop scrambling at tax time.
Why it matters
Books You Can Actually Use
Most small business owners in El Paso don’t fall behind on their books because they don’t care—they fall behind because they are busy running the business. The problem shows up later: a loan application that asks for a profit and loss statement, a tax return that takes weeks to prepare, or not knowing whether last month was profitable.
We record your income and expenses every month, reconcile your bank and credit card accounts, and give you simple financial statements you can read. Because we also prepare taxes and form LLCs, your books, your tax return and your business paperwork stay consistent with each other.
Our bookkeeping service
What’s Included
Transaction recording
Every deposit and expense categorized and matched to your bank and card statements.
Financial statements
Profit and loss, balance sheet and the reports lenders ask for.
Payroll support
Help keeping payroll records and payroll tax deadlines organized.
How we start
From Messy to Monthly
1
Review
We look at your accounts, current records and how far behind the books are.
2
Set up or clean up
We organize your categories and catch up past months if needed.
3
Monthly bookkeeping
Each month we record and reconcile your transactions.
4
Reports
You receive clear statements and a tax-ready file at year end.
FAQ
Bookkeeping Questions From Business Owners
What does a bookkeeper do for a small business?
A bookkeeper records every financial transaction your business makes—sales, deposits, expenses, loan payments—and sorts them into the right categories. Each month the bookkeeper reconciles those records against your bank and credit card statements so the numbers match reality.
The result is a set of reports that show whether you are making money, how much you spend and on what, and what you owe. Those reports are what your tax preparer needs at year end and what a bank looks at when you apply for financing.
What is the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording and organizing of transactions. Accounting uses those records to analyze, plan and prepare tax returns and formal financial reports. A CPA is a licensed accountant who can also perform audits and other services regulated by the state.
Most small businesses need consistent bookkeeping all year and tax preparation once a year. Having both handled by the same team avoids the common problem of a tax preparer receiving books that don’t make sense in March.
Can you catch up on months or years of books I never did?
Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of the most common reasons owners call us. We gather your bank and credit card statements for the missing period, rebuild the transactions and categorize them so you have accurate records again.
How long it takes depends on how many months are missing and how many accounts are involved. If a tax deadline is close, we prioritize the periods needed for the return first and finish the rest after.
How often will my books be updated?
Most clients work on a monthly schedule: transactions from one month are recorded and reconciled early the following month, and you receive your reports after that. Monthly is frequent enough to catch problems early and keep you ready for taxes.
Businesses with a high volume of transactions, or owners preparing for a loan, sometimes need more frequent updates. We set the schedule during our first review based on how your business operates.
Why do banks ask for a profit and loss statement and balance sheet?
Lenders want proof that your business earns enough to repay a loan. The profit and loss statement shows income and expenses over a period of time; the balance sheet shows what the business owns and owes on a specific date. Together with your tax returns, they are the core of most business loan and SBA applications.
Statements that come from reconciled books are much more convincing than numbers estimated from memory. If you plan to apply for financing or a commercial lease this year, start organized bookkeeping now so you have several months of reliable reports to show.
Do I need bookkeeping if I am a one-person business?
Yes, even if it is simple. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs still need to report business income and can only deduct expenses they can prove. Mixing personal and business spending in one account is the most common reason small business owners pay more tax than necessary or struggle in an audit.
At minimum, open a separate business bank account and keep receipts. For many one-person businesses, a light monthly bookkeeping service costs less than the deductions it helps you keep.
Bookkeeping quote
Get Your Books Under Control
Tell us about your business and how far behind your records are. We’ll review it and call you with a plan.