Bookkeeping for cleaning businesses.

Know your numbers, stop paying CPA cleanup fees, and finally see whether each job actually made money. Built for cleaning operators doing $80K – $2M+.

§ 01

Is this for you?

This service is built for cleaning business owners who:

  • Don’t currently have a bookkeeper (or have a spouse/friend doing it)
  • Know their books are a mess but don’t know where to start
  • Are tired of paying their CPA thousands in cleanup fees every tax season
  • Want to know if they’re actually making money — not just guessing from their bank balance
  • Don’t want to think about bookkeeping ever again

Whether you’re a solo operator doing $80K or running crews at $2M+, we have a tier for you. Full pricing by revenue level is below.

If two or three of those bullets just described you out loud — keep reading. The pricing section is the next stop.
§ 02

What you get every month.

We handle your books completely. Here’s what that means in plain terms:

No setup fee, first month free
Early clients get setup waived and don’t pay until their 2nd full month. See the offer below for the rest.
Bank & credit card reconciliation
We connect to your business accounts, categorize every transaction, and make sure nothing is missing or duplicated.
Monthly Profit & Loss
Delivered by the 15th of the following month, every month.
Organized, clean books in Xero
Always ready for your tax preparer — not just scrambled together in April.
Year-end CPA handoff
Your CPA gets a clean file. We answer their questions directly so you don’t have to.
Controller-reviewed books
Every set of books is reviewed by a team member with 10+ years of US accounting experience before delivery.
§ 03

Early client offer.

  • Monthly fee
    Early-client rate Locked 2 yrs
  • Setup fee
    Waived $500+
  • Xero subscription
    Included free ~$30/mo
  • 2026 catch-up
    Free Jan 2026 onward at no charge
  • 2025 catch-up
    $800 flat optional
  • Contract
    Month to month cancel anytime
No-risk first month

First charge is your 2nd full calendar month with us. Example: sign up April 15th → first charge June 1st. Your first partial month and first full month are on us.

Once the 10 early-client spots are filled, this offer closes. You’re grandfathered for 2 years — your tier still moves up or down with your revenue, but it stays priced at today’s early-client rates. Any future price increases for new clients won’t apply to you.

§ 04

Pricing.

Priced on your last 12 months — it scales with the volume of work.
Cash basisEarn revenue when cash moves in, and record expenses when cash moves out. Simpler, cheaper, fits most early-stage cleaning businesses. pricing
Under $250K
$300/mo
Each additional $250K in revenue
+ $200/mo
Over $3M
Custom
AccrualEarn revenue when you do the job (not when cash is exchanged), and record expenses when value is received (not when cash is paid). Needed for accurate margins, job costing, and most lenders. pricing
Under $250K
$500/mo
Each additional $250K in revenue
+ $300/mo
Over $3M
Custom

As your revenue grows, your tier adjusts automatically based on last 12-month revenue. Quick cash basis pricing example: if your last 12 months come in at $495K, your monthly is $500($300 base + $200 for crossing one $250K bracket). Cross into $505K and you’re at $700($300 + two brackets of $200). We’ll give you a heads-up before any tier change — more revenue means more transactions, which means more work on our end.

If your revenue goes down, we will adjust our price down too. We’re not going to stick you with a higher price when business is slow. That’s not how we operate.

Not sure which basis you need? Start with cash basisEarn revenue when cash moves in, record expenses when cash moves out. Simpler and cheaper. — it’s simpler and cheaper. We’ll tell you honestly when your business has outgrown it.

Payment

We require an ACH authorization or credit card on file. We bill on the 1st of each month. Add-on services that require calculations (sales tax, 1099 reporting) are billed separately as soon as they’re completed.

Heads up: a credit card fee or ACH discount may apply depending on your state regulations.
§ 05

How it works — month to month.

/// What we do

  1. Connect to your bank feeds and pull all transactions
  2. Research and categorize every transaction — using all available sources before ever asking you
  3. Reconcile your bank accounts and credit cards
  4. Prepare your monthly P&L
  5. Flag anything that looks unusual (unexpected charges, missing deposits)
  6. Deliver your reports by the 15th of the following month
  7. At year-end, hand your CPA a clean file and answer their questions directly

/// What you do

  1. Keep business and personal spending on separate accounts (we’ll help you set it up during onboarding)
  2. Respond to our questions if we reach out — we try to minimize this, but sometimes we can’t identify a transaction without you
  3. That’s it.

Communication & support.

We’re an email-based support team and we respond the same or 1 business day.If you need a live conversation, you can schedule an ad hoc call — but for day-to-day questions, email is fastest for both of us.

If we ask you a question about a transaction and you don’t respond, we’ll follow up. If you still don’t respond, we close the books for that month using our best judgment — but unresolved transactions mean your books may not be 100% accurate on those items. We clean it up when you get back to us.

§ 06

Onboarding.

  • Day 1
    You complete onboarding — fill our form and grant bank access.
  • Day 2 – 3
    We set up Xero — connect bank feeds and build your chart of accounts.
  • Day 4 – 7
    We categorize your current month’s transactions and reconcile.
  • Day 10 – 14
    You receive your first monthly P&L and a Loom walkthrough of your books.
OngoingBooks delivered by the 15th of every month. You go back to running your business.
If you opted for catch-up work, that work happens in parallel over 2–4 weeks and doesn’t delay your current-month books. We prioritize getting your first month done fast.
§ 07

Our team.

Let’s Ledger is a US-based bookkeeping firm. Our team includes people in the United States, South America, Europe, and the Philippines. You may interact with team members from any of these locations. Here’s how it works:

Review & quality control
Every set of books is reviewed by a team member with 10+ years of US accounting experience before reports are delivered — a dedicated review layer, not the same person doing day-to-day work.
Day-to-day bookkeeping
Our trained team handles transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and data entry, following processes custom-tailored to your business.
Your point of contact
You’ll have a dedicated contact for questions and communication. Response time: same or 1 business day.
§ 08

Our accounting tool.

Xero is where your books live — bank feeds connect here, reports generate here, and your CPA accesses your file here at year-end. You’ll have login access to view your reports anytime, but you don’t need to learn Xero or do anything in it. Xero is included free for early clients (normally ~$30/month).

We do not work with QuickBooks at this time at the early-client rate. If you currently use QuickBooks, we’ll migrate your data to Xero during onboarding at no extra charge.

We work with the tools you already use — Jobber, ZenMaid, Housecall Pro, Launch27, Booking Koala, and others.

§ 09

When your business grows.

All tiers are visible in the pricing table above. As your revenue grows, your tier adjusts automatically based on last 12-month revenue — there’s nothing you need to do or approve. We’ll notify you when a tier change is coming so it’s not a surprise.

If you started on cash basisEarn revenue when cash moves in, record expenses when cash moves out. Simpler and cheaper. and your business has grown to the point where you need accrualEarn revenue when you do the job (not when cash is exchanged), and record expenses when value is received (not when cash is paid). accounting, job costing, or more advanced reporting, we’ll let you know and explain why. No pressure — just a recommendation based on what we see in your books.

Your early-client rate locks in the tier you start at for 2 years. If your revenue grows into a higher tier during that period, the new tier is priced at the current rate at that time.

Part II — The details

Add-ons, account requirements,
policies, and FAQs.

§ 10

Add-on services.

Optional — outside the base bookkeeping price.
Standard add-ons · pay only for what you need
Sales tax filing
We prepare and file your state & local sales tax returns. Home-rule states (Colorado, Louisiana, others) may be more complex — talk to us first.
$75 / filing · per jurisdiction
Receipt tracking & matching
We capture your receipts and match them to transactions. AI handles capture; matching and resolving mismatches requires human review.
$75/mo power · $20/mo casual
Accounts Payable management
We manage your AP workflow using Bill.com or Ramp. You remain the final approver on all payments — we never send wires on your behalf.
Custom
1099 year-end reporting
We prepare and file your 1099s for the year.
$50 first 5 · $15 each after
CSC compliance setup
We help set up your state compliance filings (registered agent, annual reports) so you stay current.
$100 one-time
Additional bank / credit card accounts
Base includes 2 banks + 2 cards. Each additional account beyond that.
$25/mo · per account
Expedited delivery
Need financials faster than the 15th? Bump delivery to the 10th (1.5× base) or the 5th (2× base).
1.5× to 2× base rate
✱ A note on sales tax:We file using our professional judgment, but rules vary by state, county, and city — and even tax pros disagree on edge cases. We flag anything unclear and recommend you consult your CPA when needed. Sales tax determination is ultimately the business owner’s responsibility. If your situation is complex, talk to us first.
Premium add-ons · custom pricing

For businesses that need more than standard bookkeeping. Scoped and priced to your specific needs.

  • Job costingProfitability by job, client, or project.
  • Product line reportingSeparate P&L by service line or segment.
  • Operational dashboardCustom KPI tracking tailored to your business.
  • Weekly cash-position check-inRequires AP service.
  • Client LTV & MRR reportingFor businesses with recurring contracts.
§ 11

Account requirements.

Bank & credit card limits.

Your base price includes up to 2 bank accounts and 2 credit cards. Each additional account beyond that is $25/month extra.

If you’re someone who optimizes credit card points across 8 different cards, we love the hustle — but each account adds reconciliation work. Keep it simple and your price stays simple.

Business vs. personal transactions.

It’s OK if you’re just starting to separate things — occasional personal transactions on your business account are fine. But your business accounts should be at least 90% business transactions. If your accounts are heavily mixed and you’re unable to separate them within 3 months of joining, we may unfortunately need to part ways.

We genuinely want to help — this isn’t a gotcha. Heavily mixed accounts require a level of ongoing manual sorting that isn’t sustainable at our pricing. We’ll work with you to get there.

§ 12

Supported banks.

Your bank accounts must connect to Xero via direct bank feeds. Major banks — Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, US Bank, PNC, and similar — work great.

  • Chase & other direct-Xero banks

    Bank of America, Wells Fargo, US Bank, PNC, and similar majors connect seamlessly.

  • Community banks & credit unions

    Fine as a secondary account. As your main operating account, there’s a 25% monthly surcharge per account — third-party feeds genuinely create significant extra reconciliation work.

  • Capital One

    Currently doesn’t support the direct login access we need. We prefer not to work with Capital One accounts if possible — talk to us first if it’s your only option.

MercuryRecommended

If you switch to Mercury and qualify for their referral program, we pass the referral fee directly to you. We don’t keep it.

§ 13

What’s not included.

  • Tax preparation and filing — we don’t do taxes. We work with independent tax firms we trust and are happy to refer you. They’re separate businesses — we don’t share fees. You hire them directly.
  • Payroll processing — we don’t run payroll. We can recommend providers. We reconcile what they produce as part of your books.
  • HR or legal compliance — we’re bookkeepers. If something comes up that’s outside our expertise — employment law, contracts, regulatory compliance — we’ll tell you it’s not our lane and point you to someone who handles it.
  • Financial advisory — we keep your books clean. We don’t advise on business strategy, investments, or financial planning.
  • Audit, attestation, or bank confirmation letters — if you need an audit, review, or a letter for a bank loan, we’ll work directly with your CPA or EA to get them what they need from the books, but we don’t perform those services.
§ 14

Security & your data.

  • Read-only access — we connect through Xero’s bank feeds. We can see transactions. We cannot move, transfer, or touch your money.
  • No shared passwords — bank connections go through secure integrations, not by sharing your login credentials.
  • Your data stays yours — if you ever leave, we export everything and hand it to you or your next bookkeeper.
§ 15

Cancellation.

No contracts. No cancellation fees.

If you want to stop, let us know. We’ll have a quick conversation — not to talk you out of it, but to see if there’s a small issue we can fix. If you’re done, we wrap up your current month’s books, export your file, and wish you well.

If you cancel and decide to come back later, you’d restart at whatever our current rates and setup fees are at that time.

§ 16

Common questions.

How does billing work?

We bill on the 1st of each month for that month’s service via ACH or credit card on file. Your first charge doesn’t happen until your 2nd full calendar month with us. Example: sign up April 15th → first charge June 1st. April and May are on us. Add-on services that require calculations (sales tax, 1099 reporting) are billed separately as soon as they’re completed.

Do you do my taxes?

No. We keep your books clean so your CPA or tax preparer gets a perfect file — no cleanup fees, no scrambling. We work with independent tax firms we trust and can refer you. They’re separate businesses — you hire them directly.

Can I use QuickBooks?

We do not work with QuickBooks at this time at the early-client rate. If you’re currently on QuickBooks, we migrate your data to Xero during onboarding for free.

What if my books have never been done?

That’s fine — many of our clients start from zero. If you want us to catch up on 2025, that’s the $800 flat fee. 2026 forward is included.

What if I have personal and business expenses mixed together?

Very common. Step one is getting you a separate business bank account (we’ll help). We’re OK with occasional personal transactions on your business accounts, but they should be at least 90% business. If you can’t get there within 3 months, this service may not be the right fit — but we’ll work with you to try.

How do I know you’re doing a good job?

You get a P&L every month. You can log into Xero anytime. And when your tax preparer opens your file, they’ll tell you — that’s usually when our clients feel the difference.

What if I have questions during the month?

Email us. Same or 1 business day response. If you need a live conversation, you can schedule an ad hoc call.

What if I don’t respond to your questions?

We’ll follow up, but we won’t hold up your books. If we can’t resolve a transaction, we close the month with our best judgment and note it. Your books will be delivered on time but may not be 100% accurate on those items. We clean it up when you get back to us.

I have a lot of credit cards — is that a problem?

Your base price covers up to 2 bank accounts and 2 credit cards. Each additional account is $25/month.

My bank is a small community bank or credit union — is that OK?

As a secondary account, yes. As your main operating account, there’s a 25% monthly surcharge per account because third-party data feeds from smaller institutions are significantly less reliable and create extra manual work. We’d recommend opening a main account at a major bank or Mercury — it makes everything smoother.

Can I pause my service during slow months?

We don’t offer billing pauses. The service is either active or cancelled. If you cancel and return later, you’d restart at current rates and setup fees.

What happens when my revenue crosses into the next tier?

Your tier adjusts automatically based on last 12-month revenue. We notify you in advance, but it’s not a negotiation — more revenue means more work. And if your revenue drops, your tier drops too. We adjust both ways.

What does the Loom walkthrough cover?

When your first month’s books are done, we record a personalized Loom video walking you through your P&L — what the numbers mean, anything we flagged, and how to read your reports going forward. It’s yours to keep and rewatch.

Get in touch

Contact us.

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