Bookkeeping
Services

Smart bookkeeping drives better decisions, cleaner financials, and long-term growth. At The Hazel Group, we’re a trusted partner to small businesses who need accurate, strategic, and right-sized bookkeeping that scales with them.

Our bookkeeping services are designed to help you stay compliant, make confident decisions, and build sustainable growth. Whether you're a startup needing structure or an established small business ready to scale, we’d like to be your long-term partner. All accounting and bookkeeping services are offered at a fixed monthly rate, customized to your transaction volume, business complexity, and support needs.

Bakery Bookkeeping

Monthly Bookkeeping Services

Reliable, Ongoing Support to Keep Your Books Accurate and Your Business on Track

Our monthly bookkeeping services are designed specifically for small businesses. Whether you're launching your business or running a multi-employee operation, we keep your books accurate, timely, and decision-ready.

    • Transaction review and categorization (QuickBooks Online)

    • Bank and credit card reconciliations

    • Chart of accounts management

    • QuickBooks Online bank feed monitoring

    • Receipt organization and documentation

    • Accounts receivable tracking

    • Fixed asset tracking and depreciation

    • Payroll syncing (as needed)

    • Monthly income statement and balance sheet

    • Optional monthly or quarterly review meetings

    Our packages are built for consistency and clarity. You receive a fixed monthly quote based on your size and support level, so you always know what to expect.

    • Understand cash flow in real time

    • Avoid end-of-year tax prep stress

    • Identify revenue trends and expense patterns

    • Be prepared for loans or investment conversations

    • Stay compliant and audit-ready

Enhanced Bookkeeping Services

Advanced Financial Oversight for Growing Small Businesses

Our Enhanced Bookkeeping Services build on your standard monthly package with deeper reporting, expanded oversight, and strategic financial insight when needed based on your specific growth stage, business model, and operational needs.

    • Everything in Monthly Bookkeeping

    • Accounts payable management (vendor bills, due dates, tracking)

    • Aged accounts receivable monitoring and follow-up

    • Budgeting and variance reporting

    • Custom reporting by department, product, or service line

    • Advanced reconciliation (loans, escrow, trust, LOC, prepaid, fixed assets)

    • Vendor contract tracking and compliance notifications

    • Class/location-based expense allocation

    • Monthly or bi-monthly financial review meetings

    • Fractional CFO support for strategy, forecasting, and advisory insight

    • See where profit is made or lost

    • Spot cash flow issues before they escalate

    • Improve vendor and receivables management

    • Support pricing, hiring, and investment decisions with real data

    • Add executive-level financial strategy without hiring in-house

QuickBooks ProAdvisor

The Hazel Group Difference

Simple monthly pricing plans


QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certified


40+ combined years of small business experience


Clear reporting and insights


Services that scale with you


Trusted, personal support


  • Free Consultation

    FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION

    In our first conversation, our goal is to learn about your business, understand your bookkeeping needs, and explore how we can support your growth with clear, reliable bookkeeping solutions and reporting.

  • Custom Quote

    CUSTOM QUOTE

    We’ll provide a quote that reflects the needs of your business with the services, level of support, and scope of work that best align with your goals, operations, and stage of growth whether you're just getting started or scaling fast.

  • Onboarding

    ONBOARDING

    Once you approve the quote, we’ll kick off onboarding to gather the information we need and set you up for success. We’ll review your current setup, clarify expectations, and ensure everything is organized for a smooth start.

FAQs

What if I’m behind on my books?

We offer catch-up and clean-up services to get you organized before starting monthly support.

How much does it cost?

Pricing is based on volume and complexity. We provide a custom quote after your consultation.

Where are you located?

We’re based in Illinois and work virtually with clients across all 50 states.

how do I get Started?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your business, evaluate your needs, and create a tailored proposal.

Do you offer tax preparation?

We do not file taxes, but we provide CPA-ready books and will coordinate directly with your accountant.

What software do you use?

We specialize in QuickBooks Online and integrate tools like Gusto, Stripe, and Bill for enhanced tracking.

Can you handle payroll?

We will help you set up your payroll and sync with your bookkeeping for accurate, compliant reporting.

Can I switch from another bookkeeper?

Absolutely. We ensure a smooth, clean transition and help audit prior work as needed.

Businesses We Support

We support a wide range of small businesses across the U.S. Our bookkeeping and advisory services are tailored to fit the unique financial operations, reporting needs, and cash flow patterns of:

Professional Services: Attorneys, consultants, therapists, accountants, and marketing firms that rely on time-based billing, retainers, or trust accounts.

Trades & Home Services: Electricians, HVAC companies, general contractors, plumbers, roofers, and commercial/residential cleaning services managing job costs, subcontractors, and seasonal work.

Ecommerce & Retail Sellers: Shopify stores, Etsy sellers, Amazon merchants, and hybrid online/in-store vendors needing inventory tracking, platform integration, and clean COGS reporting.

Healthcare & Veterinary Practices: Dental offices, private medical clinics, therapy practices, and animal hospitals managing high-volume transactions, payroll, and reimbursements.

Creative & Digital Agencies: Marketing agencies, design studios, developers, and freelancers managing project-based revenue, retainers, and subcontractor payments.

Cottage Food Producers & Market Vendors: Small food brands, crafters, and farmers market sellers with seasonal or cash-heavy operations who need simplified but reliable financial systems.

Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries: Craft producers with tasting rooms, event sales, inventory complexity, and hybrid wholesale/retail revenue needing detailed cost tracking and reporting.

Restaurants, Cafes & Bakeries: Small food service operations balancing POS systems, staff payroll, vendor invoices, and tight margins where clean books directly impact profitability.

Facility-Based Service Businesses: Laundromats, car washes, pet groomers, daycares, and other fixed-location service businesses managing cash flow, vendor bills, and equipment investments.

Remote & Virtual Businesses: Online-first companies operating without a physical location, whether in services, coaching, sales, digital products, or consulting who need streamlined systems and support that understand the operational needs and distributed staff challenges of a remote business.

Not on this list? Reach out, we’d love to learn more about your business and see if we’re a fit.

“The sooner you outsource your bookkeeping, the sooner you can focus on growing your business.”

Small business owner