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Bookkeeping for San Marcos Businesses

Bookkeeping for San Marcos businesses. Monthly books, catch-up work, payroll training, and sales tax compliance from a San Diego-based firm.

Bookkeeping for San Marcos

San Marcos has grown into one of North County’s busier business centers. Restaurant Row on Grand Avenue, industrial parks off Rancheros Drive, the commercial areas around Cal State San Marcos. There’s a lot happening here and most of it runs on small business owners who don’t have time to keep their own books.

We’re a San Diego bookkeeper that works with businesses throughout the county, San Marcos included. Everything happens remotely, which means you’re not driving anywhere for meetings and we’re not charging for office space in your neighborhood. You get clean books, current financials, and someone who actually responds when you have questions.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed. Every month you get a P&L and balance sheet that show where you actually stand. Monthly bookkeeping that stays current without you touching QuickBooks.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Behind three months? A year? Longer? We clean up the backlog, fix the errors, and get your books to a place where they’re actually useful. Then we keep them there.

Payroll Setup

We configure your payroll system, train you on how to run it, and make sure you understand the tax deposit schedule. You handle payroll going forward with confidence instead of anxiety.

Sales Tax Compliance

California sales tax gets complicated fast. We track what you owe across jurisdictions, file the returns on time, and keep you out of trouble with the state.

San Marcos Businesses We Work With

Most business owners we talk to in San Marcos didn’t set out to ignore their books. They just got busy. A few months slipped by, then a year, then tax season became a scramble. The books turned from a useful tool into a source of stress.

We work with restaurants, professional services firms, contractors, and service businesses doing anywhere from $100K to a few million in annual revenue. If you’ve outgrown doing it yourself but don’t need a full-time bookkeeper, that’s exactly the situation we’re built for.

Restaurants

San Marcos has a real food scene now. Restaurant Row keeps growing and the margins stay tight. We track food cost, labor, and daily sales so you know if the numbers actually work.

Craft Beverage

The breweries in San Marcos need books that handle taproom sales, distribution, and production costs. We work with craft beverage businesses and understand the inventory and compliance side of the industry.

Professional Services

Consultants, marketing firms, architects, engineers. North County has plenty of professional services businesses that bill clients and lose track of expenses. We keep the books clean so you know what you’re actually earning.

Contractors and Trades

General contractors, electricians, HVAC, plumbers working jobs across North County. We track costs by project so your bids are based on real numbers and you know which jobs made money.

Common Questions

Do you work with businesses in San Marcos?

Yes. We're based in San Diego and work with businesses throughout San Diego County, including San Marcos and the rest of North County. Everything is handled remotely so your location doesn't affect the service.

What does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Starting at $249 per month. The actual price depends on your transaction volume and how complex your books are. We quote a flat monthly rate after looking at your situation.

Can you help if my books are months behind?

Yes. Most new clients come to us with some backlog. We handle catch-up work to get everything current, then move to monthly service to keep it that way.

Do you handle California sales tax?

Yes. We track what you owe, file on time, and keep you compliant with state and local requirements. No missed deadlines or penalty notices.

How do I get started?

Reach out and we'll set up a call to look at your books. We'll tell you what needs to happen and quote a price. Most clients are up and running within a week or two.

San Diego's Small Business Bookkeeper

The Next Step:
A Short Conversation

A quick call to tell us about your business. We'll listen, answer your questions, and give you a clear price quote.

Fresh Ledger provides full-service bookkeeping for San Diego County's small businesses. We handle monthly financials, payroll setup, and part-time CFO services for local business owners who want their numbers done right.

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