About
Better Bookkeepers is a trusted, locally owned bookkeeping service headquartered in San Jose, CA, serving small businesses since 1999. Led by certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, the team specializes in taking over the financial record-keeping burden so business owners can focus on what matters most—growing their businesses. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of services including ongoing bookkeeping, catch-up bookkeeping for overdue accounts, and remote bookkeeping for clients outside the immediate area. Their service area spans the entire Bay Area, including San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Fremont, Mountain View, Saratoga, and Willow Glen, among many others. In addition to traditional bookkeeping, Better Bookkeepers provides customized QuickBooks training tailored to each client's specific business needs, empowering owners who prefer to handle their own books to do so efficiently and accurately. Clients benefit from accurate and easy-to-understand financial records, timely book maintenance that eliminates tax-season scrambling, streamlined paperwork processes, and reduced CPA costs thanks to well-organized financials. The team's personal, professional approach differentiates them from larger impersonal services, making them a preferred partner for small business owners across Northern California.
Key Features
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified: All bookkeepers are certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, ensuring expert handling of your financial data using industry-standard software.
- Remote Bookkeeping: Full-service remote bookkeeping available for clients anywhere in the country, not just the San Jose and Bay Area region.
- Catch-Up Bookkeeping: Specializes in bringing overdue or disorganized books up to date quickly, so businesses are always tax-season ready.
- Custom QuickBooks Training: Personalized QuickBooks training sessions tailored to your specific business needs for owners who prefer to manage their own books.
- CPA Cost Reduction: Well-maintained, precise books reduce the time CPAs need to spend on your accounts, directly lowering your accounting fees.
Use Cases
- A small business owner in San Jose outsources their monthly bookkeeping to stay tax-ready without spending hours on financial records.
- A startup founder who has fallen months behind on bookkeeping hires Better Bookkeepers to catch up and establish an ongoing maintenance plan.
- A Bay Area retailer uses remote bookkeeping services to maintain clean financial records without needing an in-house bookkeeper.
- A self-employed consultant enrolls in custom QuickBooks training to confidently manage their own books with professional guidance.
- A small business reduces its annual CPA bill by ensuring books are accurate and organized year-round through professional bookkeeping support.
Pros
- 25+ Years of Experience: Founded in 1999, Better Bookkeepers brings decades of small business bookkeeping expertise and a proven track record.
- Remote-Friendly: Remote bookkeeping services make it accessible to businesses outside the Bay Area without sacrificing quality or communication.
- Reduces CPA Costs: Organized, accurate books mean your CPA spends less billable time cleaning up records, saving you money at tax time.
- Personalized Service: As a locally owned business, they offer a personal touch and customized approach that larger national firms rarely provide.
Cons
- Not a Self-Service Software Tool: Better Bookkeepers is a professional service, not a DIY platform—businesses wanting hands-on software control will need to use their training offering instead.
- Pricing Not Publicly Listed: Service costs are not published on the website; a consultation is required to get a quote, which may be a barrier for quick comparisons.
- Primary Focus on Small Businesses: The service is optimized for small business needs and may not scale well for mid-to-large enterprises with complex financial structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bookkeeping services does Better Bookkeepers offer?
Better Bookkeepers offers ongoing bookkeeping, catch-up bookkeeping for overdue accounts, remote bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup and training, and general financial record management for small businesses.
Do you offer remote bookkeeping services?
Yes. Better Bookkeepers provides fully remote bookkeeping services, making them accessible to small businesses across the country, not just in the San Jose and Bay Area region.
Are your bookkeepers QuickBooks certified?
Yes. The team consists of certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, meaning they have passed Intuit's official certification and are trained to handle QuickBooks at a professional level.
How can Better Bookkeepers help reduce my accounting costs?
By maintaining accurate, well-organized books throughout the year, they reduce the time your CPA needs to spend reconciling or correcting records—which directly lowers your billable CPA hours and overall accounting expenses.
What areas do you serve in person?
Better Bookkeepers serves clients throughout the Bay Area, including San Jose, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, Fremont, Mountain View, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Willow Glen, and many surrounding cities.
