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Financial Project Services

We Tackle the Projects
Other Firms Avoid.

Bookkeeping cleanup, catch-up work, system implementation, financial analysis — complex, time-intensive projects that require expertise, precision, and the ability to find clarity in chaos.

Fixed
Price Quotes
2–6
Week Typical Timeline
6
Project Types
"These aren't routine tasks. They require expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to sort through complexity to find clarity — that's exactly what we do." — Elizabeth Bergen, Founder & CEO, Foray Business Group
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When You Need More

More Than Ongoing Maintenance

Sometimes your business needs more than regular bookkeeping — you need a project. Maybe your books are months behind. You're switching accounting systems. Or you need someone to dive deep into a specific financial challenge.

Our financial project services handle the challenging, time-intensive work that gets businesses back on track. We specialize in cleanup, catch-up, implementation, and analysis projects that give you a clean slate and a solid foundation for moving forward.

Every project begins with a thorough assessment and ends with a fixed-price quote — so you know exactly what you're getting, what it costs, and when it will be done.

Fixed-price quotes Clear deliverables Defined timeline No surprises
Discuss Your Project
Financial project planning and analysis
Fixed-Price QuotesKnow the cost upfront

Types of Financial Projects

Six specialized project types — each designed to solve a specific, complex financial challenge

Bookkeeping Cleanup

Your books are a mess. Transactions miscategorized, accounts that won't reconcile, numbers you can't trust.

  • Correct transaction categorization
  • Full account reconciliation
  • Fix chart of accounts issues
  • Resolve errors & discrepancies
  • Clean, accurate financial statements

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

You've fallen behind — months, maybe longer. You need to get current before tax time, an audit, or a funding round.

  • Process entire transaction backlog
  • Recreate missing records
  • Reconcile all catch-up periods
  • Prepare catch-up financials
  • Get audit or tax-filing ready

System Implementation

Starting fresh, switching systems, or finally moving off spreadsheets — we build the right foundation from day one.

  • Software selection & setup
  • Chart of accounts design
  • Data migration from old system
  • Integration with business tools
  • Training & documentation

Financial Analysis

Deep-dive analysis of specific aspects of your business finances — profitability, pricing, cost structure, or department performance.

  • Profitability by product/service
  • Cost structure analysis
  • Pricing strategy evaluation
  • Department/location performance
  • Custom reporting development

Special Projects

One-time financial needs that don't fit ongoing services — audits, loan applications, business sale prep, or forensic review.

  • Audit preparation & support
  • Loan/financing documentation
  • Business sale preparation
  • Insurance claim documentation
  • Forensic bookkeeping review

System Migration

Moving platforms while preserving historical data, maintaining continuity, and ensuring everything reconciles on the other side.

  • Platform evaluation & selection
  • Data export & cleanup
  • Import & verification
  • Testing & reconciliation
  • Parallel processing support
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Our Process

Cleanup & Catch-Up Process

A systematic, eight-step process that transforms messy, unreliable books into accurate financials you can use and trust.

  • Assessment — Review your books, identify all issues, and scope the work required
  • Planning — Create a detailed project plan with timeline and deliverables
  • Data Gathering — Collect missing bank statements, receipts, and records
  • Processing — Enter transactions, categorize properly, reconcile accounts systematically
  • Correction — Fix errors, resolve discrepancies, adjust journal entries
  • Verification — Multiple quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Reporting — Deliver clean financial statements and summary of all work completed
  • Handoff — Train you or seamlessly transition into ongoing bookkeeping services
Bookkeeping cleanup and organization process
8-Step ProcessNothing gets missed
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System Setup

Get It Right From the Start

Poor system setup creates problems that compound over time. Incorrect chart of accounts, missing integrations, improper workflows — these mistakes waste time and create headaches for years.

Our implementation projects ensure your accounting system is configured properly from day one. We design the chart of accounts for your specific business, configure settings for optimal efficiency, integrate with your other tools, and establish workflows that save time and reduce errors.

Whether you're starting a new business, moving off spreadsheets, or switching to better software, we handle the entire process — from selection through setup, migration, testing, training, and go-live support.

Software selection COA design Data migration Integration setup Training included
Accounting system setup and implementation
End-to-End SetupSelection to go-live

Why Choose Project Services

The value of having expert project work done right, once

Clean Slate

Start fresh with accurate, organized books you can trust — and actually use to make business decisions.

Fast Resolution

Dedicated project work gets you caught up and back on track far faster than trying to squeeze it into regular hours.

Expert Analysis

Deep expertise in identifying and resolving the complex financial issues that generalist bookkeepers miss or avoid.

Audit Confidence

Know your financials are accurate and can withstand scrutiny — from a lender, an investor, or the IRS.

Better Foundation

Proper systems and clean books aren't just a fix — they're a foundation that pays dividends for years ahead.

Peace of Mind

Stop wondering what's wrong. Know exactly where your finances stand — and what they mean for your business.

Project Pricing

Fixed-price quotes based on scope — you know the cost before we start

Typical Project Range

$1,500–$5,000

Most projects fall within this range

  • Fixed-price quote before work begins
  • No hourly billing uncertainty
  • Clear scope and deliverables
  • Milestone-based payment for large projects
  • Timeline provided with every quote
  • Free assessment consultation
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What Affects Pricing

  • Scope of work — months, transactions, accounts
  • Complexity of issues to resolve
  • Condition of existing records
  • Timeline and urgency requirements
  • Software platforms involved
  • Special requirements or deliverables

How it works: After a free consultation to assess your project, we provide a fixed-price quote. No hourly billing surprises — you know the full cost before we start a single hour of work.

Common Questions

Everything you need to know about financial project services

How long does a typical cleanup project take?
Most cleanup projects take 2–6 weeks depending on scope. A few months of catch-up might take 2–3 weeks, while years of backlog could take 4–6 weeks or more. We provide a timeline estimate with your project quote based on your specific situation.
What if you find more problems than expected?
Our initial assessment is thorough, but occasionally issues are discovered deeper into the work. If that happens, we'll pause, explain what we found, and provide options. We never do additional work without your approval and a revised quote. Most projects stay within the original quote because we're experienced at scoping this type of work.
Do I need to have all my documents organized first?
Not at all. Part of what we do is help you figure out what's missing and gather what's needed. If you have a shoebox of receipts and partial records, that's fine — we'll work with what you have and identify any gaps that need to be filled.
Can you work with my existing bookkeeper or CPA?
Yes. We often work alongside existing bookkeepers, CPAs, and CFOs — especially when brought in to clean up a mess before tax time, prepare for an audit, or handle a project beyond the current team's capacity. We coordinate seamlessly with your existing professionals.
What happens after the project is complete?
You have options. Many clients transition to our ongoing bookkeeping services to maintain what we've built. Others take over themselves with training from us. Some just needed the one-time fix. We'll recommend what makes the most sense for your specific situation — no pressure either way.
How much of my time is required?
We minimize your time commitment as much as possible. You'll provide initial access and documents, answer questions on ambiguities, and review deliverables at key milestones. Most clients spend 2–5 hours total across the entire project. We handle the heavy lifting so you can run your business.
Do you offer payment plans for larger projects?
Yes. For projects over $3,000, we typically structure payment in phases: a deposit at start, payment at a mid-point milestone, and final payment on completion. This spreads the cost across the project timeline and ensures you're satisfied at each stage before we proceed.
What if I'm not sure what type of project I need?
That's exactly what the free consultation is for. We'll discuss your situation, assess what's going on, and recommend the best approach. Sometimes what looks like a cleanup project is really a system implementation need, or vice versa. We'll help you understand precisely what you need and why before any work begins.

Ready to Tackle Your Financial Project?

Schedule a free consultation to discuss your project, assess the scope, and receive a fixed-price quote with a clear timeline and defined deliverables.