SF Business Solutions pricing, explained
SF Business Solutions publishes four starting prices: monthly bookkeeping from $250 a month, cleanup from $250, $12–$15 an hour for CPA firms and other B2B partners, and a full-time accountant from $1,500 a month. The final price depends on transaction volume, the number of accounts and how far behind the books are.
By SF Business Solutions · Our team includes one licensed CPA · 6 sources · Updated September 10, 2026
Every price
Each service is priced by the unit that matches the work, so it can be compared with any other provider.
| Service | Starting price | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping | $250 | A month |
| Cleanup and catch-up | $250 | One-off, depends on how far behind the books are |
| Work for CPA firms and B2B partners | $12–$15 | An hour |
| Full-time accountant | $1,500 | A month |
| Payroll | Quoted | Alongside your bookkeeping |
| Tax returns, prepared and filed | Quoted | Alongside your bookkeeping |
What each price covers
The starting price is for the service as described below. Anything outside it is quoted before work starts.
- Monthly bookkeeping: transactions coded, every bank and card account reconciled, and a profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement, usually between the 5th and 15th of the following month, depending on when documents arrive.
- Cleanup and catch-up: missing and miscategorized entries fixed and every account reconciled, so your tax return can be prepared and filed from accurate books.
- CPA firms: white-label bookkeeping, tax-season preparation, month-end close and staff time, billed by the hour and done in the firm's own systems.
- Full-time accountant: one accountant working only on your books.
- Payroll and tax returns: quoted alongside your bookkeeping. We run payroll, do your tax planning, and prepare and file the return.
What moves the price
Revenue matters less than the amount of work each month. These are the drivers.
- Transactions per month
- Bank, card and loan accounts to reconcile
- Number of entities, such as several LLCs
- Accrual-basis books, inventory or job costing
- Payroll headcount and states
- How far behind the books are when work starts
How it compares with published prices
As of September 2026, these are the starting prices other providers publish on their own pages, except where noted. They are not like-for-like, because each one bundles different work, so compare what is included as well as the number.
An in-house bookkeeper is the other benchmark: the median pay for US bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks was $50,670 a year in May 2025, before benefits and software.
| Provider | Published starting price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SF Business Solutions | $250 a month | QuickBooks Online or Xero; cleanup from $250 |
| Bench | $199 a month | Grow plan, for businesses under $250,000 a year; Core from $399 |
| Bookkeeper360 | $399 a month | Monthly plan; onboarding and prior bookkeeping from $1,000 |
| Pilot | $99 a month | Essentials, AI-powered; plans with a US-based bookkeeper billed annually |
| 1-800Accountant | $209 to $419 a month | Billed annually, per a third-party review |
| The Fino Partners | $1,800 to $3,500 a month | Per full-time offshore role, for CPA firms |
How to get an exact price
Book a free 1-hour consult or call (813) 563-7857. It helps to know your software, how many bank, card and loan accounts you have, roughly how many transactions a month, and how far behind the books are.
Questions to ask any bookkeeper about price
A low monthly number means little until you know what it includes. Ask every provider the same questions, us included.
- Is the price fixed each month, or does it change with transaction volume?
- Is catch-up or cleanup work billed separately, and how is it estimated?
- Are payroll and tax preparation included, or priced on their own?
- Do I keep my own QuickBooks Online or Xero file if I leave?
- Bench, pricing page (checked September 2026)
- Bookkeeper360, pricing page (checked September 2026)
- Pilot, pricing page (checked September 2026)
- Cocountant: 1-800Accountant review for small businesses (May 2026, a third-party review by another bookkeeping firm)
- The Fino Partners, pricing page (checked September 2026)
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (median pay, May 2025)
How much does SF Business Solutions charge for bookkeeping?
Monthly bookkeeping starts at $250 a month. The final price depends on transaction volume and the number of accounts.
What does a cleanup cost with SF Business Solutions?
Cleanup starts at $250, and the final price depends on how far behind the books are and how many accounts need reconciling.
What do CPA firms pay SF Business Solutions?
$12–$15 an hour for white-label bookkeeping, tax-season preparation and staff time. A full-time accountant starts at $1,500 a month.
Are payroll and tax returns included in the monthly price?
No. Payroll, and the tax returns we prepare and file, are quoted alongside your bookkeeping, based on headcount and the returns you need.
Is SF Business Solutions cheaper than Bench or Bookkeeper360?
Its published starting price of $250 a month sits between Bench's $199 Grow plan and Bookkeeper360's $399 Monthly plan, as of September 2026. Compare what each includes, not only the number.
How do I get an exact quote?
Book a free 1-hour consult or call (813) 563-7857. Bring your software, your account count and a rough monthly transaction count.
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