Bookkeeping for Atlanta Small Businesses

Bookkeeping and payroll for small businesses in Atlanta. A local firm based in Metro Atlanta, serving owners personally or remotely.

Bookkeeping for Atlanta

ClearLedgers® is based in Alpharetta, right here in Metro Atlanta. When we say we’re Atlanta bookkeepers, we mean it. We live here, we work here, and we understand the small business landscape across the metro from Buckhead to Marietta to Decatur.

We provide small business bookkeeping services, payroll, and catch-up work for Atlanta business owners. Most of our work happens through cloud-based systems, which keeps things convenient for everyone. But when you want to sit down and talk through the numbers in person, we’re a short drive away.

Full-Service Bookkeeping

Monthly bookkeeping that keeps your records clean and current. We categorize transactions, reconcile your accounts, and deliver financial reports every month with unlimited support included.

Full-Service Payroll

Complete payroll handled from start to finish. We process payroll, deposit taxes, file quarterly and annual returns, and issue W-2s at year end. You approve the data and we take care of everything else.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Books untouched for months or years? We clean up the backlog, reconcile accounts, and get you to a clean starting point. No judgment, just a clear path back to current.

Startups Bookkeeping

For new businesses grossing $78,000 or less, we offer quarterly bookkeeping at a price a startup can carry. Quarterly reconciliation, quarterly reports, and year-end records ready for your CPA.

Atlanta Businesses We Work With

Atlanta is one of the great small business cities in the country. Professional services firms in Midtown and Buckhead. Contractors working residential and commercial projects across the metro. Healthcare practices in every neighborhood. E-commerce sellers shipping nationwide. And one of the largest nonprofit communities in the South. Different industries, same need for accurate books and someone who actually answers when you call.

We work with Atlanta businesses that have outgrown the DIY approach but aren’t ready for a full-time bookkeeper or controller on staff. If your business has real transactions and you need real financial support, that’s who ClearLedgers is built for.

Professional Services

Consultants, marketing agencies, law firms, and other professional practices throughout the metro. We track profitability by client and project so you know which engagements actually make money.

Nonprofits

Atlanta’s nonprofit sector is substantial, from community organizations to foundations to advocacy groups. We maintain the detailed records that make board reports, grant applications, and annual filings straightforward.

Healthcare Practices

Medical, dental, and therapy practices across the Atlanta area. We reconcile patient payments and insurance deposits to your practice software so your books reflect what actually happened.

E-commerce Sellers

Online businesses selling through Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, or multiple platforms. We consolidate the payout streams, track the fees, and reconcile inventory so you know what you’re actually earning.

Common Questions

Where is ClearLedgers located?

Our office is in Alpharetta, which is part of Metro Atlanta. We work with Atlanta businesses both in person and remotely through cloud-based systems. Most clients prefer the convenience of remote work, but we're nearby if you want to meet.

What does bookkeeping cost for an Atlanta business?

Full-service monthly bookkeeping starts at $400 per month. We also offer a quarterly service for startups grossing $78,000 or less at $520 per quarter. Your exact price depends on transaction volume. We'll give you a quote after learning about your business.

Can you help if my books are behind?

Yes. Catch-up bookkeeping is part of what we do. We clean up months or years of backlog and get you current before moving to ongoing service. Most of our clients started with books that needed work.

Do you handle payroll?

Yes. We offer full-service payroll where we handle everything from processing to tax deposits to year-end W-2s. We also offer payroll oversight for businesses running their own payroll through platforms like Gusto or QuickBooks.

Do you work with nonprofits?

Yes, frequently. Atlanta has one of the largest nonprofit communities in the South. We work with organizations that need clean books for board reports, grant applications, and the records that make Form 990 preparation straightforward.

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