Sommer Bookkeeping

How It Works

From sign-up to spotless books

Getting started is simple. Here's exactly what happens after you reach out — from onboarding to your ongoing monthly bookkeeping.

  1. Step 1

    Sign up

    Complete the onboarding questionnaire or contact us directly. We'll review your business, transaction volume, and the services you need, then confirm the right plan together.

  2. Step 2

    Get set up in QuickBooks Online or Xero

    To begin the onboarding process, you'll be added as a client to our company in either QuickBooks Online or Xero. If you already use one of these platforms we connect to your existing books; if not, we'll help you get set up.

  3. Step 3

    Set up view-only bank access

    Next, you'll create a view-only user for your online banking. This lets us see statements and transactions to keep your books accurate — we can never move money or make changes to your accounts.

  4. Step 4

    Ongoing bookkeeping begins

    Once everything is connected, we handle your books on a regular schedule — once or twice a month depending on your transaction volume. Transactions are categorized, accounts reconciled, and reports delivered.

  5. Step 5

    Payroll on your schedule

    If payroll is part of your plan, it runs according to your pay schedule — every 2 weeks, twice monthly, or monthly — so your team is always paid on time.

  6. Step 6

    We stay in touch

    If we have questions or need clarification on a transaction, we'll reach out through your preferred contact method — email, phone, or text — so nothing sits unresolved in your books.

Your accounts stay secure. View-only bank access means we can see the information needed to keep your books accurate, but we never have the ability to move funds or change anything in your accounts.

Ready to take the first step?

Fill out a short questionnaire and we'll get the onboarding process started.

Get Quote

Or email us directly at info@sommerbookkeeping.com