Bookkeeping cleanup services for contractors and trades businesses. A pile of uncategorized transactions is a solvable problem — we sort through the history, find the loose ends, and give you a clear path back to current books without the guilt trip.
Cleanup pricing varies based on the length and complexity of the cleanup. Larger projects may qualify for a discounted rate.
Start where it is
We look at the actual state of the file instead of asking you to make it tidy first.
Untangle the past
Work through old transactions, missing details, and accounts that no longer tell the truth.
Move forward
Finish with a clear next step for keeping the books current after the reset.
The problem it solves
Clear the backlog that keeps following you.
Behind books make every decision feel like a guess. Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping turns old activity into an understandable starting point for the months ahead.
01QuickBooks shows months of uncategorized income, expenses, or transfers.
02Bank and credit card balances do not match what the books say they should be.
03You are missing receipts, vendor details, or context for payments made during a busy season.
04Tax preparation, financing, or a cash-flow decision is waiting on records you do not trust yet.
What the work covers
What bookkeeping cleanup services actually include
Cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping is the work of bringing overdue records back to a point you can trust. If your books are months behind — or you are looking for someone to clean up bookkeeping that has gotten away from you — the work usually covers:
01Rebuilding months of uncategorized income, expenses, and transfers
02Reconciling bank and credit card accounts against the source records
03Reconnecting job costs, subcontractor payments, and deposits to the right projects
04Separating personal spending from business activity
05Documenting the items that need your answer before they can be closed
Nothing here requires you to make the books tidy first. That is the part we do.
What is included
A reset built around the details, not a shortcut.
We trace the records far enough back to make the current picture dependable. Where something needs your memory or a missing document, we identify it clearly and keep the questions manageable.
01
Scope the backlog
Review the QuickBooks file, accounts, and number of months involved so the work and pricing are clear up front.
02
Rebuild transaction history
Categorize and review old activity with attention to contractor expenses, payments, transfers, and income.
03
Reconcile the accounts
Bring bank and credit card records into agreement with the bookkeeping file wherever source records allow.
04
Flag what needs a decision
Separate clear bookkeeping work from items that need your answer, a document, or a tax professional’s guidance.
What you receive
A clean line between then and now.
A reviewed file
A more reliable QuickBooks record for the agreed cleanup period, with the known gaps surfaced.
Open questions
A concise list of items that cannot be responsibly guessed at, so you know exactly what to resolve.
A maintenance plan
A recommendation for the monthly bookkeeping rhythm that will keep the catch-up work from returning.
How we work together
A practical path from here to clearer books.
01
See the starting line
Share access to QuickBooks and the available bank, credit card, and supporting records.
02
Work the history
We organize the agreed months, communicate questions as they arise, and keep the project moving.
03
Close the gap
Review the result, identify any remaining decisions, and set up the next monthly step if it fits.
A few straight answers
Good to know before we talk.
How is cleanup priced?+
Cleanup pricing varies with the length and complexity of the cleanup. Larger projects may qualify for a discounted rate.
Can you clean up more than one year of overdue books?+
Yes. We can scope a single tax year or several. We look at how the periods connect, so the result is dependable rather than only complete on paper.
What happens after the cleanup?+
If ongoing support is a fit, monthly bookkeeping starts at $250/month. That is a starting point, not a flat price for every client; actual pricing varies with your needs and overall scope.
Do you only work with contractors near you?+
No. We're based in Hanover, PA and work with contractors and trades businesses nationwide. Most of our work happens remotely — same hands-on, responsive service either way. Geography does not change how the cleanup works.
How long does a bookkeeping cleanup take?+
It depends on how many months are involved and how complete the source records are. We review the file first, tell you what we find, and give you a realistic timeline before the work begins.
A calmer next step
Ready to stop carrying the backlog?
Send a few details about how far behind the books are. We will help you understand the likely next step and scope the cleanup before any work starts.
