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Bookkeeping, cleanup, payroll and monthly reports for small businesses across North Jersey. Know where your money went, what needs attention, and what to do next.

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Mitt Patel, owner of North Hudson Bookkeeping
The person behind the books

Hi, I’m Mitt.

Accurate books matter.
So does the person you work with.

Intuit QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, Online
Mitt PatelOwner, North Hudson BookkeepingBased in North Jersey

I started North Hudson Bookkeeping after years in public accounting because I saw small business owners drowning in messy books, bad communication, and unclear financials.

My goal is simple — give you clean numbers, clear answers, and more time to run your business.

A finished month

Every close ends with the same package.

Reconciled accounts, reviewed reports and a clear list of anything still open.

  • Each bank, card and payment-processor account in your scope reconciled to its statement
  • Customer payments matched to invoices, with fees recorded separately
  • A profit and loss and balance sheet you can read
  • A short written summary of what changed and why
  • One list of open questions, instead of scattered emails

Explore a full sample month

Try it · invented figures

One card payment, recorded once

A customer pays an invoice by card and the processor deposits the rest a couple of days later. Move the sliders, then compare it with a common mistake.

Sale recorded when invoiced$1,000.00
Deposit that lands in the bank$970.00
Income on your P&L$1,000.00
Processing fee expense$30.00

Profit effect: $970.00. The deposit settles the invoice; it isn't new income. The deposit got counted as a second sale and the fee vanished. Profit is overstated by $1,000.00.

Monthly bookkeeping

Pricing based on your books.

These prices give you an idea of what to expect. I’ll review your QuickBooks account and provide a quote based on your transaction volume and complexity.

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Simple

Straightforward books with fewer moving parts.

$500per month

Often a fit for businesses under $500k in annual revenue.

  • Lower transaction volume and fewer bank or credit card accounts
  • Business and personal spending clearly separated
  • Little need for integrations or additional tracking
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02

Moderate

More activity and a few additional details to keep organized.

$750per month

Often a fit for businesses with $500k to $1 million in annual revenue.

  • Moderate transaction volume across several accounts
  • Payroll entries, loans, or payment integrations to reconcile
  • Some additional tracking or account balances to review
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03

Complex

More accounts, more activity, and more to reconcile.

$1,000+per month

Often a fit for businesses with $1 million to $2 million in annual revenue.

  • Higher transaction volume or multiple payment and sales channels
  • Class or project tracking, cash activity, or more involved integrations
  • More accounts receivable or accounts payable activity to review
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These are guidelines, not packages to choose from. Revenue is one reference point, not a pricing rule. I determine your monthly fee after reviewing the books, and your quote may differ from these prices.

Who we work with

Owner-run small businesses, month by month.

Every business moves money differently. Pick yours to see what a typical month looks like, what we keep an eye on, and what you get.

Consultants, firms, agencies

Professional services: a typical month

Invoices, retainers and contractors, kept straight.

Week 1Collect

Statements plus invoices and payments from your invoicing app.

Week 2Match

Client payments and retainers matched to invoices; reimbursable expenses tagged to the client.

Week 3Review

Contractor payments checked for W-9s; subscriptions and unbilled work flagged.

Week 4Report

P&L, who owes you and for how long, revenue by client, cash summary.

What we watch

  • Retainers held vs. earned
  • Slow-paying clients
  • Subscription creep
  • Contractor 1099 readiness

What you get

  • Revenue by client
  • Receivables aging
  • Monthly summary
Cleaning, HVAC, property care

Home & property services: a typical month

Field jobs, card payouts and trucks.

Week 1Collect

Statements, plus exports from your scheduling or invoicing app.

Week 2Match

Card and financing payouts matched to jobs; deposits held until the work is done.

Week 3Review

Supply-house purchases, vehicles and fuel, payroll from the provider.

Week 4Report

P&L by service line, open invoices, cash for the slow season.

What we watch

  • Deposits vs. sales
  • Materials by job
  • Seasonal cash
  • Truck and equipment loans

What you get

  • Profit by service line
  • Open invoices
  • Seasonal cash view
Remodelers, builders, trades

Contractors & construction: a typical month

Jobs, progress billing and retainage, tracked by job.

Week 1Collect

Supplier invoices, subcontractor bills and job-coded receipts.

Week 2Match

Progress billings, deposits and retainage recorded against each job.

Week 3Review

Labor, materials and subs by job; change orders caught; work-in-progress schedule if you need one.

Week 4Report

Job profitability, receivables and retainage aging, subcontractor list.

What we watch

  • Retainage owed to you
  • Change orders
  • Over- and under-billing
  • Subcontractor W-9s

What you get

  • Job profitability
  • Retainage aging
  • Work-in-progress schedule (quoted)
Creative, marketing, media

Agencies & studios: a typical month

Projects, pass-through costs and freelancers.

Week 1Collect

Statements, project invoices and freelancer bills.

Week 2Match

Client payments matched; media and pass-through costs separated from your fee.

Week 3Review

Freelancer payments, software stack, project costs by client.

Week 4Report

Margin by client or project, receivables, cash runway.

What we watch

  • Pass-through vs. fee income
  • Project margin
  • Freelancer 1099s
  • Software spend

What you get

  • Margin by project
  • Receivables aging
  • Cash runway
Studios, gyms, salons, practices

Health & wellness: a typical month

Memberships, packages and booking-app payouts.

Week 1Collect

Statements and payout reports from your booking or point-of-sale app.

Week 2Match

Payouts reconciled gross-to-net; memberships and packages sold ahead tracked as owed services.

Week 3Review

Tips, instructor or stylist pay from the payroll provider, product purchases.

Week 4Report

Revenue by service type, membership trends, cash summary.

What we watch

  • Prepaid packages
  • Tips
  • Payout fees
  • Patient privacy (reviewed first)

What you get

  • Revenue by service
  • Membership trend
  • Cash summary
Storefronts, e-commerce

Retail & online shops: a typical month

Sales channels, refunds and sales tax.

Week 1Collect

Statements plus payout reports from each sales channel.

Week 2Match

Payouts split into sales, fees, refunds and sales tax collected.

Week 3Review

Inventory purchases and cost of goods, shipping, chargebacks.

Week 4Report

Sales by channel, gross margin, sales tax owed.

What we watch

  • Gross-to-net payouts
  • Refunds and chargebacks
  • Sales tax collected
  • Inventory (reviewed first)

What you get

  • Sales by channel
  • Gross margin
  • Sales tax summary
Restaurants, cafés, catering

Food & hospitality: a typical month

Daily sales, tips and delivery apps.

Week 1Collect

Point-of-sale daily reports, delivery-app statements, supplier invoices.

Week 2Match

Daily sales tied to deposits; delivery payouts recorded net of commissions.

Week 3Review

Food and beverage cost, tips and payroll from the provider, cash deposits.

Week 4Report

Prime cost, sales by channel, weekly cash view.

What we watch

  • Cash deposits
  • Tips
  • Delivery commissions
  • Food cost %

What you get

  • Prime cost
  • Sales by channel
  • Weekly cash view
How it works

From first question to first close.

A conversation, a clear plan, and your first month done together. Click through each stage.

Tell us about your business

A few minutes, no documents to dig up. What you do, how customers pay you, and where the books stand today.

Your part

Get a free consultation, or send a short written request if you'd rather.

Our part

We read every answer ourselves and reply in writing.

What you get

First thoughts on what your books need.

We learn how money moves through your business

Every business is a little different. If the books are behind, we look at the actual file with access you control, so the plan is based on what's really there.

Your part

Share read-only access, or just talk us through it.

Our part

We map your accounts, apps and payments, and note what needs fixing.

What you get

An honest read on the work, with nothing changed yet.

One clear proposal, at your pace

Your monthly fee, any catch-up work, payroll if you need it, and exactly what's included. Ask anything. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

Your part

Read it, ask questions, accept when you're ready.

Our part

We tailor the scope to your business, not a template.

What you get

A fixed price with no surprises.

Your first month, done together

We set up a simple monthly checklist and connect accounts by invitation, then close your first month side by side.

Your part

Send statements and answer a short list of questions.

Our part

We reconcile, review and explain.

What you get

Reports, a plain-English summary, and a person to call.

Beyond the books

A bookkeeper who helps you decide.

Clean books are the start. The value is in what they tell you: where cash is heading and which work pays.

Tight week · plan ahead

A cash forecast you can plan around

A rolling 13-week view of money in and out, so a tight week shows up while there's still time to act.

Recurring work41%
Project work27%
One-off jobs12%

Profit by service, job or customer

See which work actually makes money, not just which work keeps you busy.

  • 0:00What changed this month
  • 0:10Cash for the next 13 weeks
  • 0:20What's working, what isn't
  • 0:25One decision to make

A monthly review conversation

A short walkthrough of your numbers: what changed, what to watch, and what to decide next.

More on advisory, including a price what-if

Common questions
How much does it cost?

Monthly bookkeeping is $500 (Simple), $750 (Moderate) or $1,000+ (Complex). I confirm your fee after reviewing the books, based on transaction volume and complexity. Setup, catch-up work, payroll and advisory are quoted in the same written proposal, and nothing is charged until you accept it.

Is the consultation really free?

Yes. It's a free 20-minute call with no obligation. You'll come away knowing what your books need and which tier fits, and a written proposal follows only if you want one.

Do you run payroll?

Yes, through an established payroll provider. We set it up, enter changes, check each run and get your approval before anyone is paid. The provider pays your team and files payroll taxes. One fee covers both.

Can I talk to someone?

Yes. Call or text (443) 600-8990, or get a free consultation at a time that suits you. You can also ask in writing through the quote form.

All questions

Talk it through

Most questions are easier on a short call.

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Let's talk about your books

A short call is the fastest way to see whether we're a fit. Pick a time, or ask in writing if you'd rather. Nothing is agreed until you accept a written proposal.

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