25 years of accounting experience. IRS-registered tax preparer. One person who actually knows your business — not a call center across the country.
No juggling three vendors and hoping they talk to each other. One relationship, one person responsible for keeping your books clean.
Monthly reconciliation, categorized transactions, financial statements. Clean books you can actually read and trust.
Employee pay runs, tax withholdings, quarterly filings, year-end W-2s. On time, every time, no surprises.
Federal and state returns for individuals and businesses. Year-round planning so April isn't a scramble.
Cash flow analysis, budgeting help, entity structure advice. The stuff that saves you real money, not just tracks it.
QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks — learn to use your tools properly or hand them off entirely. Your call.
EIN registration, chart of accounts, opening balances, software configuration. Start right from day one.
Enter your monthly expenses and compare. Most businesses save 30-50% vs. national providers.
National providers optimize for volume. We optimize for your business.
| Bernardo Bookkeeping | Bench | Pilot | QB Live | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboarding speed | Same week | 2–4 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 1–2 weeks |
| Your bookkeeper | Always the same person | Rotating team | Dedicated (varies) | Rotating team |
| Local to SLC | ✓ Yes | ✗ Remote only | ✗ Remote only | ✗ Remote only |
| In-person meetings | ✓ Available | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Pricing transparency | Flat monthly rate | Tiered + add-ons | Custom quotes | Monthly + cleanup fees |
| Tax preparation | ✓ Included (Premium) | Extra fee | Extra fee | ✗ Not offered |
| Payroll | ✓ Included | ✗ Not offered | ✗ Not offered | ✗ Not offered |
| Contract required | None — cancel anytime | Monthly or annual | Annual recommended | Monthly |
| Data portability | Your data, your software | Proprietary platform | Export available | QB ecosystem only |
| Starting price | $150/mo | $299/mo | $599/mo | $200/mo |
No pitch, no pressure. Tell me about your business and I'll tell you exactly what it'll cost. If we're a fit, we start that week.
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