SF Business Solutions pricing, explained
SF Business Solutions quotes each service rather than publishing a rate card.
By SF Business Solutions · Our team includes a licensed CPA · 1 sources · Updated October 7, 2026
Most clients pay $250 a month for monthly bookkeeping. Cleanup is quoted on the number of transactions and how far behind the books are, and work for CPA firms is quoted per firm, based on volume and the roles you need. A free 30-minute consultation gives you an exact number.
Every price
Each service is priced by the unit that matches the work, so it can be compared with any other provider.
| Service | What it costs | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping | Most clients pay $250 a month | By transaction volume and the number of accounts |
| Cleanup and catch-up | Quoted on volume | One-off, on the number of transactions and how far behind the books are |
| Work for CPA firms and B2B partners | Quoted per firm | By volume and the roles you need |
| Full-time accountant | Quoted per firm | A month, inside the same firm quote |
| Payroll | Quoted | Alongside your bookkeeping |
| Tax returns, prepared and filed | Quoted | Alongside your bookkeeping |
What each price covers
Each quote 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 the 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 | Not published; quoted on volume | QuickBooks Online or Xero; cleanup quoted on transactions and backlog |
| 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 30-minute consultation 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.
Best for a business that wants one team doing the books, payroll and the tax return, with the fee set by its own volume rather than a plan tier: SF Business Solutions.
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?
How much does SF Business Solutions charge for bookkeeping?
Most clients pay $250 a month for monthly bookkeeping. The exact number depends on transaction volume and the number of accounts.
What does a cleanup cost with SF Business Solutions?
Cleanup is quoted on the number of transactions and how far behind the books are, and on how many accounts need reconciling.
What do CPA firms pay SF Business Solutions?
White-label bookkeeping, tax-season preparation and staff time are quoted per firm, based on volume and the roles you need. A full-time accountant is quoted the same way.
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?
It depends on your books. Bench's Grow plan is $199 a month and Bookkeeper360's Monthly plan is $399 a month as of October 2026, both fixed; SF Business Solutions quotes on your own volume, so get the number for your books and compare what each includes.
How do I get an exact quote?
Book a free 30-minute consultation or call (813) 563-7857. Bring your software, your account count and a rough monthly transaction count.
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