Transparent, Scoped Pricing
Every offer has a clear price, defined scope, and a “done when” condition. No hidden fees, no surprises—start with a diagnostic and add monthly service when you are ready.
One-Time & Diagnostic Offers
Fixed scope, clear deliverables—start here before committing to monthly service.
Books Health Check
Written diagnostic with severity ratings and a phased fix plan.
Turnaround: 5 business days
Done when: Written report delivered with prioritized action items
Historical Cleanup
All accounts reconciled through target date, file CPA-ready.
Turnaround: 1–3 weeks
Done when: All accounts reconciled, opening balances corrected
CPA-Ready Package
Clean trial balance, reconciliations, 1099 review, and handoff package.
Turnaround: 10 business days
Done when: CPA confirms file is complete for filing
Monthly Bookkeeping Packages
Predictable monthly scope with senior-led delivery. Overflow billed at $125/hour.
QBO Essentials
Clean monthly books for solopreneurs & micro-businesses
4 hours included
- Up to 100 transactions/month
- Monthly bank & card reconciliation
- Transaction categorization & cleanup
- P&L and balance sheet
- Monthly summary note
- Email support during business hours
Growth
Full-cycle bookkeeping + monthly guidance for growing teams
6 hours included
- Everything in QBO Essentials
- Up to 200 transactions/month
- AP & AR coordination
- Monthly cash flow snapshot
- Monthly review call (30 min)
- Short variance note
- Priority response
Hourly Pricing Calculator
Need a custom scope? Estimate your monthly cost based on hours.
Pricing Calculator
Expert Setup & Onboarding
$399 one-time setup fee includes:
- Expert QuickBooks Online setup & configuration
- Onboarding for up to 2 bank accounts & 2 credit cards
- Review of current books & initial consultation
*Customer responsible for their QuickBooks Online subscription fees
Most small businesses and startups typically need 7-15 hours/month
Included with Every Client:
- Monthly review of your books
- 30 minutes of free consulting time monthly to explore business design, implementation, or process improvements
- Fully dedicated support for all clients—big, small, new, or starting up
East Mesa Bookkeeping provides clean service at a fair price, and we're continually looking for the most effective and efficient tools to help supercharge your business. As part of Penguin Protect LLC, we bring enterprise-grade expertise and innovative solutions to help your business succeed.
Book a free fit call to discuss your specific needs and get a scoped recommendation—no obligation.
Included With Every Engagement
Whether one-time or monthly—these standards apply to every client.
- U.S. GAAP–compliant financials — audit-ready books.
- Enterprise-grade processes with senior-led delivery — proven workflows, direct accountability.
- Bank & credit card reconciliation — clean, reconciled books every period.
- Clear reporting — P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow insight for decisions.
- Security-first data handling — PCI-minded practices, least-privilege access, MFA.
- Transparent scoping — every engagement has a clear "done when" condition.
Ready to get started?
Start with a free fit call—or jump straight to a Books Health Check.
Free 30-minute fit call • Diagnostic-first approach • No long-term contracts