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Accounting Solutions for Professional Services Firms

Built for firms that bill by the hour, manage retainers, and need clean reporting, these accounting solutions help professional services businesses improve cash flow, stay tax-ready, and make better decisions. Sound Advice Bookkeeping combines bookkeeping, QuickBooks expertise, and process-driven support to reduce financial guesswork and keep operations running smoothly.

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Our Accounting Solutions for Professional Services Firms Services

Specialized bookkeeping and financial support designed for service-based firms that need accuracy, visibility, and scalable processes.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Ongoing bookkeeping support that keeps transactions organized, reconciled, and ready for reporting so your firm can monitor performance and avoid last-minute tax season stress.

QuickBooks Management

Setup, training, optimization, and ongoing management for QuickBooks Online, Desktop, Enterprise, and Time to support smoother accounting workflows and better visibility.

Time Tracking

Implementation and management of time tracking systems that help professional services firms capture billable hours accurately and connect labor data to projects.

Payroll Processing

Reliable payroll support with integrations across major payroll platforms to help your team get paid correctly and on schedule while reducing administrative burden.

Invoicing Services

Invoice creation, tracking, and follow-up support that helps firms bill clients consistently, shorten payment cycles, and maintain healthier cash flow.

Financial Statements

Preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports that give firm owners clearer insight into profitability, expenses, and growth decisions.

Accounting workflow planning for a professional services firm

Our 3-Phase Accounting Process

Clean Up and Set Up

We start by cleaning up inaccurate books, catching up overdue records, and setting up the right accounting structure for your firm’s billing, payroll, and reporting needs.

Discovery and Workflow Review

Customize Ongoing Support

Manage Core Financial Tasks

Deliver Insight for Better Decisions

Trusted By Firms

Client Results

Helping service-based businesses gain cleaner books, stronger systems, and more confident financial decision-making.

"We had a great experience with Sound Advice; very easy to scale and flex their services for the needs of your business."

Kate Wessels
Kate Wessels

"The Sound Advice Bookkeeping team has time and time again demonstrated par excellence with those that I have referred to them. The feedback that I have gotten from my clients and prospective clients is that the work is detailed and thorough. If you are in need of a boutique bookkeeping..."

vidal peoples
vidal peoples

"I own a small business. After having sub-par experiences with prior bookkeeping services, I went with Sound Advise and have been with them for the last couple of years. Their service is outstanding and their pricing is below anything else I found. My bookkeeper, Beth, was very knowlegable and terrific..."

Bob O'Day
Bob O'Day

"Sound Advice is AWESOME! They are professional, courteous and helpful They not only helped me get my finances and expenses in order, but followed up with me to help me keep track of when I would need their services next. For someone who needs help with bookkeeping, light accounting and..."

Leanne G.

"Jason and the entire Sound Advice team have been wonderful to work with. We were under a time pinch with an upcoming board meeting and our bookkeeper, Anna, was able to provide all necessary financials right on time. They are very responsive to communication and really care about their customers...."

Nicole Barbera
Nicole Barbera

"I'm so happy to give a review for Sound Advice. The team is absolutely incredible. Hardworking and provides accurate information. Love working with them."

Kyrie Sanchez
Kyrie Sanchez

"Great experience working with Jason and crew at Sound Advice. Solid leadership who goes above and beyond for their consultants."

Joe Paulson
Joe Paulson

"If you have bookkeeping needs for a small business and you want a team that is patient, detail oriented, solution focused ......This is the team you want to work with! They have exceeded our needs and expectations and are truly a joy to work with."

Danielle Gentry
Danielle Gentry

"Jason and his team are true professionals in the business."

E. Miller
E. Miller

"I can't recommend working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping enough! The entire team is so customer focused, going above and beyond consistently. Anna was my main bookkeeper for years and I honestly couldn't have run my business without her and Jason's support (and handholding when necessary!). They are truly the top..."

Chelsea Hayzlett
Chelsea Hayzlett

"I have been working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping for the past couple of years. They do a great job at taking care of my bookkeeping needs and are proactive in making sure that I have what I need to be successful to run my business. As an entrepreneur I needed..."

Michael Ostrow
Michael Ostrow

"I had a positive experience with Sound Advice. The whole process went extremely smooth. Jason found a great job for me that was a good fit. I would recommend friends to contact him in their job search!"

Melissa Marie
Melissa Marie

"After researching bookkeepers for months, I finally decided to call Sound Advice Bookkeeping (SAB). The owner Jason was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful setting me up with the perfect bookkeeper for my individual and business needs. My bookkeeper, Anna, has been terrific and so easy to work with from the..."

Tara Slidell
Tara Slidell

"Sound Advice assisted my business in the past with a large amount of bookkeeping we needed to have cleaned up after a previous bookkeeper had made some errors. Not only did Sound Advice come in and clean up the mistakes, they helped us set up a whole new process that..."

Evan Gilbert
Evan Gilbert

"Sound Advice Bookkeeping is FANTASTIC! Funny story back story as to how I came to find them - let me explain: I was searching for a new bookkeeper and decided to go to the QuickBooks Pro advisor directory. There I came across a company that looked interesting to me. I..."

Lara Postiglione
Lara Postiglione

"We had a great experience with Sound Advice; very easy to scale and flex their services for the needs of your business."

Kate Wessels
Kate Wessels

"The Sound Advice Bookkeeping team has time and time again demonstrated par excellence with those that I have referred to them. The feedback that I have gotten from my clients and prospective clients is that the work is detailed and thorough. If you are in need of a boutique bookkeeping..."

vidal peoples
vidal peoples

"I own a small business. After having sub-par experiences with prior bookkeeping services, I went with Sound Advise and have been with them for the last couple of years. Their service is outstanding and their pricing is below anything else I found. My bookkeeper, Beth, was very knowlegable and terrific..."

Bob O'Day
Bob O'Day

"Sound Advice is AWESOME! They are professional, courteous and helpful They not only helped me get my finances and expenses in order, but followed up with me to help me keep track of when I would need their services next. For someone who needs help with bookkeeping, light accounting and..."

Leanne G.

"Jason and the entire Sound Advice team have been wonderful to work with. We were under a time pinch with an upcoming board meeting and our bookkeeper, Anna, was able to provide all necessary financials right on time. They are very responsive to communication and really care about their customers...."

Nicole Barbera
Nicole Barbera

"I'm so happy to give a review for Sound Advice. The team is absolutely incredible. Hardworking and provides accurate information. Love working with them."

Kyrie Sanchez
Kyrie Sanchez

"Great experience working with Jason and crew at Sound Advice. Solid leadership who goes above and beyond for their consultants."

Joe Paulson
Joe Paulson

"If you have bookkeeping needs for a small business and you want a team that is patient, detail oriented, solution focused ......This is the team you want to work with! They have exceeded our needs and expectations and are truly a joy to work with."

Danielle Gentry
Danielle Gentry

"Jason and his team are true professionals in the business."

E. Miller
E. Miller

"I can't recommend working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping enough! The entire team is so customer focused, going above and beyond consistently. Anna was my main bookkeeper for years and I honestly couldn't have run my business without her and Jason's support (and handholding when necessary!). They are truly the top..."

Chelsea Hayzlett
Chelsea Hayzlett

"I have been working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping for the past couple of years. They do a great job at taking care of my bookkeeping needs and are proactive in making sure that I have what I need to be successful to run my business. As an entrepreneur I needed..."

Michael Ostrow
Michael Ostrow

"I had a positive experience with Sound Advice. The whole process went extremely smooth. Jason found a great job for me that was a good fit. I would recommend friends to contact him in their job search!"

Melissa Marie
Melissa Marie

"After researching bookkeepers for months, I finally decided to call Sound Advice Bookkeeping (SAB). The owner Jason was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful setting me up with the perfect bookkeeper for my individual and business needs. My bookkeeper, Anna, has been terrific and so easy to work with from the..."

Tara Slidell
Tara Slidell

"Sound Advice assisted my business in the past with a large amount of bookkeeping we needed to have cleaned up after a previous bookkeeper had made some errors. Not only did Sound Advice come in and clean up the mistakes, they helped us set up a whole new process that..."

Evan Gilbert
Evan Gilbert

"Sound Advice Bookkeeping is FANTASTIC! Funny story back story as to how I came to find them - let me explain: I was searching for a new bookkeeper and decided to go to the QuickBooks Pro advisor directory. There I came across a company that looked interesting to me. I..."

Lara Postiglione
Lara Postiglione

"We had a great experience with Sound Advice; very easy to scale and flex their services for the needs of your business."

Kate Wessels
Kate Wessels

"The Sound Advice Bookkeeping team has time and time again demonstrated par excellence with those that I have referred to them. The feedback that I have gotten from my clients and prospective clients is that the work is detailed and thorough. If you are in need of a boutique bookkeeping..."

vidal peoples
vidal peoples

"I own a small business. After having sub-par experiences with prior bookkeeping services, I went with Sound Advise and have been with them for the last couple of years. Their service is outstanding and their pricing is below anything else I found. My bookkeeper, Beth, was very knowlegable and terrific..."

Bob O'Day
Bob O'Day

"Sound Advice is AWESOME! They are professional, courteous and helpful They not only helped me get my finances and expenses in order, but followed up with me to help me keep track of when I would need their services next. For someone who needs help with bookkeeping, light accounting and..."

Leanne G.

"Jason and the entire Sound Advice team have been wonderful to work with. We were under a time pinch with an upcoming board meeting and our bookkeeper, Anna, was able to provide all necessary financials right on time. They are very responsive to communication and really care about their customers...."

Nicole Barbera
Nicole Barbera

"I'm so happy to give a review for Sound Advice. The team is absolutely incredible. Hardworking and provides accurate information. Love working with them."

Kyrie Sanchez
Kyrie Sanchez

"Great experience working with Jason and crew at Sound Advice. Solid leadership who goes above and beyond for their consultants."

Joe Paulson
Joe Paulson

"If you have bookkeeping needs for a small business and you want a team that is patient, detail oriented, solution focused ......This is the team you want to work with! They have exceeded our needs and expectations and are truly a joy to work with."

Danielle Gentry
Danielle Gentry

"Jason and his team are true professionals in the business."

E. Miller
E. Miller

"I can't recommend working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping enough! The entire team is so customer focused, going above and beyond consistently. Anna was my main bookkeeper for years and I honestly couldn't have run my business without her and Jason's support (and handholding when necessary!). They are truly the top..."

Chelsea Hayzlett
Chelsea Hayzlett

"I have been working with Sound Advice Bookkeeping for the past couple of years. They do a great job at taking care of my bookkeeping needs and are proactive in making sure that I have what I need to be successful to run my business. As an entrepreneur I needed..."

Michael Ostrow
Michael Ostrow

"I had a positive experience with Sound Advice. The whole process went extremely smooth. Jason found a great job for me that was a good fit. I would recommend friends to contact him in their job search!"

Melissa Marie
Melissa Marie

"After researching bookkeepers for months, I finally decided to call Sound Advice Bookkeeping (SAB). The owner Jason was extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful setting me up with the perfect bookkeeper for my individual and business needs. My bookkeeper, Anna, has been terrific and so easy to work with from the..."

Tara Slidell
Tara Slidell

"Sound Advice assisted my business in the past with a large amount of bookkeeping we needed to have cleaned up after a previous bookkeeper had made some errors. Not only did Sound Advice come in and clean up the mistakes, they helped us set up a whole new process that..."

Evan Gilbert
Evan Gilbert

"Sound Advice Bookkeeping is FANTASTIC! Funny story back story as to how I came to find them - let me explain: I was searching for a new bookkeeper and decided to go to the QuickBooks Pro advisor directory. There I came across a company that looked interesting to me. I..."

Lara Postiglione
Lara Postiglione
The Sound Advice Difference

Why Choose Sound Advice Bookkeeping?

Professional services firms need more than basic bookkeeping. They need a partner who understands operations, billing, and growth.

Experience

Serving businesses since 2007 with bookkeeping support shaped by real operational and consulting experience.

QuickBooks Depth

Combined 100+ years of QuickBooks, systems, and management accounting knowledge across the team.

Custom Process

A proven 3-phase model creates tailored support instead of forcing firms into rigid packages.

Clear Value

Affordable monthly packages and hourly setup work help clients know what to expect.

Meet The Bookkeeping Team

Experienced advisors supporting smarter financial operations.

Jason M. Hill

Founder, MBA, PMP, CSM

Jason M. Hill has spent more than 20 years helping small and midsized businesses identify the root causes behind stalled growth, wasted time, and lost revenue. As founder of Sound Advice Bookkeeping, he brings a consulting mindset to accounting support, helping clients move beyond surface-level bookkeeping and into better systems, stronger processes, and clearer decision-making. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Management. Jason is also a Certified Project Management Professional and Certified Scrum Master, credentials that reinforce his structured, process-driven approach. Clients value his ability to diagnose operational issues, simplify complexity, and build practical financial workflows that support long-term business performance.

Dr. Ali Hill

Managing Partner

Dr. Ali Hill is a business leader and managing partner with deep experience in organizational infrastructure, process design, and data-informed growth. Over the past two decades, she has led non-profit organizations and helped businesses strengthen the systems that support sustainable performance. Her background brings valuable perspective to professional services firms that need accounting support tied to operations, outcomes, and long-term planning. Dr. Ali earned a BA from Tufts University, a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and a PhD in Sociology from The Graduate Center at CUNY. Clients benefit from her thoughtful, strategic approach to building effective processes, leveraging data, and aligning internal operations with business goals.

Chris Gibson

Senior Controller/Bookkeeper

Chris Gibson has more than 15 years of experience helping clients improve bookkeeping workflows, understand their financial tools, and get more value from their accounting systems. Known for his practical and empowering style, he helps businesses build confidence in QuickBooks, bookkeeping processes, and day-to-day financial operations. Chris often identifies high-value improvements clients had not previously considered, making him especially valuable for professional services firms that need cleaner workflows and better reporting. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University and brings a detail-oriented eye to business functionality and process improvement. Clients appreciate his ability to translate accounting tasks into clear, manageable systems that support smoother operations and stronger financial visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounting services are most important for professional services firms?

Professional services firms typically benefit most from monthly bookkeeping, time tracking support, invoicing, receivables management, payroll coordination, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and tax-ready reporting. These services help firms track billable work accurately, maintain steady cash flow, and understand profitability by client, project, or service line. Strong accounting support also reduces year-end cleanup and improves decision-making throughout the year.

Can you help firms that bill hourly, on retainer, or by project?

Do you work with QuickBooks for professional services businesses?

How do you improve cash flow for professional services firms?

Can you clean up messy books before ongoing support begins?

How is pricing structured for bookkeeping and accounting support?

Do you provide payroll and contractor reporting support?

What types of businesses does Sound Advice Bookkeeping serve?

Still Have Accounting Questions?

Talk with our team about your firm’s bookkeeping and reporting needs.

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Awards and Recognition

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PMP Certified

Structured project leadership expertise

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CSM Certified

Agile process improvement knowledge

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Get Accounting Support That Fits Your Firm

Tell us about your bookkeeping, billing, payroll, or reporting needs, and we’ll help you identify the right next step.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 303.228.8911. You can also send us a quick email at info@soundadvicebookkeeping.com