Reliable Bookkeeping Solutions Tailored to Your Business

Whether your books are behind, you’re scaling fast, or simply want to reduce stress, our expert team provides clear, platform-agnostic bookkeeping solutions designed to keep you organized and informed. Get started today with a free consultation and see how Certum Solutions can simplify your financial operations.

Outsourced Bookkeeping Services for Small Businesses

Whether your books are months behind, your business is growing too fast to keep up, or you’re simply tired of managing finances yourself, our outsourced bookkeeping services keep your records accurate, compliant, and stress-free. We specialize in services from QuickBooks Online to Xero Bookkeeping for small businesses across a range of industries, delivering organized books, clear financial reports, and insights you can actually use to grow.

Our Professional Bookkeeping Services

✔ Financial Reporting & Analysis
Clear, customized profit-and-loss and balance sheet reports that give you insight for smarter decision-making.

✔ Payroll Setup & Management
Streamlined payroll processing that ensures compliance, timely payments, and accurate tax filings.

✔ Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
Organized tracking of incoming payments and outgoing bills to keep your cash flow healthy.

✔ Training & Support for QuickBooks or Preferred Tools
Personalized software training for your team so you can confidently manage your financial data in-house

✔ Custom Chart of Accounts Setup
We create a tailored chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online, Xero, of your current accounting software tools based on your industry, making your reports more accurate and your tax prep stress-free.

✔ Catch-Up & Cleanup Bookkeeping
Bring your books current, whether you’re months or years behind, with accurate reconciliations and clean financial records.

✔ Monthly Bookkeeping Services
Ongoing reconciliations, transaction categorization, and reporting so you always know where your business stands financially.

Sales Tax & Merchant Account Tracking
Mixture of Expert knowledge and tools like Avalara, used for automated sales tax calculations and filing, helps us ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

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What We Can Do For You

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Ongoing Monthly Bookkeeping

Stay current, stay compliant. Accurate transaction posting, reconciliations, and monthly reports—so you always know where you stand.

Book Cleanup & Catch-Up Services

Behind on your books? We get you caught up fast, clean up the mess, and build a system that stays clean going forward.

Chart of Accounts Setup & Optimization

Custom categorization that reflects your actual business, not the default mess. Better insights start with a smarter chart.

 Insight-Ready Reports

No more cryptic spreadsheets. We deliver clear, strategic-ready reports every month plus insights when you need them.

Sales Tax & Merchant Tracking

We’ll track your marketplace sales, merchant fees, and sales tax obligations (and partner with Avalara if needed).

recognized on the top accounting & eRP platforms

Certum Solutions is a certified partner on the #1 top financial accounting and ERP software platforms trusted by thousands of small and growing businesses across the United States. We’re proud to be featured in leading official “Find an Accountant” and “Find a Partner” directories backing our expertise with platform-recognized credibility.

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Who It’s For

  • We’ll be your back-office partner from the start—no CPA required.

  • Outgrown DIY bookkeeping? We help you level up your finance operations without hiring in-house.

  • Whether it’s a year behind or just hard to understand, we’ll fix it, then make it make sense.

  • Already working with Certum’s strategic team? Bookkeeping just got easier to integrate.

Platform-Agnostic, People-First.

Certum is a full-service advisory and accounting partner. We’re not tied to any one software—we work with what fits you.
We support and implement:

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Real Results from Real Businesses

8,000+ invoices migrated. 66% faster sales tax reporting. All live in just 32 days.

Debunking Bookkeeping Myths

Myth 1: My Business Isn’t Big Enough for a Bookkeeper

Fact: Every business can benefit from accurate financial records. Bookkeeping isn’t just for large corporations; it’s about making informed decisions at any stage of your business journey.

Myth 2: Bookkeepers Are Too Expensive

Fact: Our services are designed to be cost-effective and scalable based on your needs. With plans customized to your business, you’ll find our bookkeeping services offer peace of mind without breaking the bank.

Myth 3: I Can Handle It All Myself

Fact: As your business grows, so does the complexity of managing finances. Partnering with a professional bookkeeper saves you time and reduces the risk of costly mistakes.

Book your FREE consultation and receive a customized bookkeeping quote straight to your email!

Don’t let concerns about pricing or business size hold you back from a service that could transform your business.

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Smarter Bookkeeping Starts with Smarter Tools: AI, Automation, and Insight

AI Powered Tools for Speed and Automation

At Certum, we combine the best of both worlds, AI-powered tools for speed and automation, paired with human accountants who understand your business.

From auto-categorizing transactions to real-time reconciliation, our systems use AI to reduce errors, flag anomalies, and accelerate your monthly close. But unlike DIY tools, you’re never left guessing, we review every report and catch what software can’t.

Benefits of Our AI + Human Approach:

Faster monthly closes and real-time financial visibility

Fewer manual errors and duplications

Smart alerts for unusual spending or missing documents

Time saved on categorization, reconciliations, and reporting

Always reviewed by a real expert before it’s sent to you

Discover How AI is Reshaping Modern Bookkeeping

From smarter transaction categorization in QuickBooks Online to powerful automation tools like OpenAI, AI is transforming how small businesses handle their books. In this short expert video, Certum Solutions Founder, Katie Bunschoten, shares how today’s accounting professionals use AI bookkeeping solutions to boost accuracy, reduce manual work, and stay ahead all while protecting client trust and maintaining ethical standards.

Curious How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Bookkeeping?

Watch our latest expert video with Certum President Katie Bunschoten as she explains how AI tools like QuickBooks Online and ChatGPT are transforming daily bookkeeping workflows. Discover how AI bookkeeping technology boosts accuracy, streamlines repetitive tasks, and saves time — without replacing the human insight and financial expertise your business relies on.

Why Choose Certum Solutions for Your Bookkeeping Needs

At Certum Solutions, we go beyond basic bookkeeping. Our team doesn’t just organize your numbers, we help you understand them so you can make smarter business decisions.

Clean, Accurate, and On Time
Timely, error-free financial records you can trust.

Platform-Agnostic Expertise
We work with QuickBooks Online, Odoo, Xero, Zoho, and more.

Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, ever.

Fast Cleanup Turnaround
Get your books back in shape quickly, no matter how far behind.

Advisory-Level Support
Ongoing access to experts who provide insights beyond bookkeeping.

Trusted by Businesses Across Industries

Additional Services

  • Inventory System Consulting

    Discovery and audit of current inventory and order management tools & workflows

    Software recommendations based on your product complexity

    System setup or optimization for platforms like Katana, Odoo, Cin7, MISys, etc

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  • Advisory & Fractional CFO Services

    Financial forecasting and strategic planning

    Cash flow visibility

    Pricing & margin analysis

    Dashboard reporting

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  • Controller & Management Accounting

    Cost accounting & inventory valuation

    Monthly financials and variance tracking

    Internal controls & audit readiness

    Leadership-ready decision support

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About our Outsourced Bookkeeping Services

  • We handle transaction posting, reconciliations, sales tax tracking, and monthly reporting. Add-ons like payroll and advisory are available too.

  • Nope! We work with QuickBooks, Xero, Odoo, Zoho, Wave, and more. We help you choose or optimize your system or we work with what you have.

  • We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying for upfront, with clear billing for ongoing bookkeeping or cleanup projects.

    Looking for a Pilot or Bench alternative?

    Certum Solutions 15+ years in business make it the trusted solution to replace Pilot or Bench Accounting.

  • Not necessarily. We handle the day-to-day accounting and work with or without a CPA in place, depending on your needs.

  • Outsourced bookkeeping means hiring an expert team to manage your financial records remotely. It helps keep your books accurate and up-to-date without the overhead of an in-house bookkeeper, freeing you to focus on growing your business.

  • Our catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping services bring your financial records current quickly and accurately, so you can make confident decisions based on up-to-date data.

  • We provide add on options and complimentary options for customized monthly financial reports, including profit-and-loss statements and balance sheets, so you always know your business’s financial health.

  • Yes! We offer payroll setup and management services, ensuring compliance and timely filings, and can coordinate with your tax professional for smooth year-end processes.

  • Our team follows strict quality controls and best practices, using secure software and encrypted data storage to keep your financial information safe and accurate.

Ready for stress-free bookkeeping?

Schedule a free consultation today and see how Certum Solutions can transform your financial management.