Bookkeeping Services in New York City
TimberWolf Analytics provides bookkeeping services in NYC for small businesses, startups and growing teams in all five boroughs. We catch up overdue books, reconcile every account each month, and keep your records ready for New York State and NYC sales tax, the Unincorporated Business Tax and your CPA.
- Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx & Staten Island
- Monthly bookkeeping from $150/month
- Catch-up bookkeeping at $75/hour, written estimate first
NYC bookkeeping dashboard
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Xero Certified
- Gusto
- Stripe
- Shopify
- Bill.com
- CPA Network
NYC Bookkeeping for Businesses That Move Fast
New York City is one of the most expensive and most regulated places in the country to run a small business. On top of federal and New York State requirements, NYC businesses deal with city sales tax, the Unincorporated Business Tax, the commuter transportation tax on payroll and, in parts of Manhattan, the Commercial Rent Tax. When the books fall behind, these filings get harder and more expensive to fix.
Our NYC bookkeeping service keeps everything in order. We connect to QuickBooks Online or Xero, categorize every transaction, reconcile every bank and credit card account, and send monthly reports that show exactly where your business stands. Here is everything a bookkeeper should handle.
TimberWolf Analytics is based in Denver, Colorado and serves New York City clients 100% online, by video call and secure document sharing. You get senior-level attention without paying Manhattan office overhead.
Five boroughs & NYC tax checklist
Bookkeeping Services We Offer in New York
Pick the service that matches where your books are today. Every engagement starts with the same clear, written scope.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping in NYC
Months or years behind? We rebuild your books from bank and card statements, fix miscategorized transactions and reconcile every account.
Catch Up My BooksMonthly Bookkeeping
Transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, AP/AR tracking and a monthly financial report package, every month.
Explore Monthly BookkeepingFractional CFO Services in New York
Cash flow forecasting, budgets, KPI dashboards and investor-ready reporting for NYC startups and growing companies.
Talk to a CFONY & NYC Sales Tax Support
We track taxable and non-taxable sales so the amounts you report to New York State match your books, every filing period.
Read our sales tax guidePayroll & CPA Coordination
We reconcile payroll from Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll and hand your year-end package, including UBT figures, to your NYC CPA.
See the tax prep checklistOps & AI Automation
We connect your bank, invoicing and payment tools so data flows into your books automatically, with fewer manual errors.
Explore AI AutomationBookkeeping Built for New York and NYC Taxes
NYC businesses face more layers of tax than almost anywhere else in the U.S. Clean, well-organized books make every one of them easier.
NY State & NYC Sales Tax
New York State charges 4%, New York City adds 4.5%, and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District adds 0.375%, for a combined 8.875% in the five boroughs. You file it with New York State, and we make sure it ties to your books.
NYS Department of Taxation →NYC Unincorporated Business Tax
Sole proprietors, partnerships and many LLCs doing business in NYC may owe the city's Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT). Corporations file NYC business corporation tax instead. Accurate year-round books give your CPA clean numbers for either one.
NYC Department of Finance →Payroll & Commercial Rent Tax
NYC employers pay the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) on payroll, and some Manhattan tenants south of 96th Street owe the Commercial Rent Tax. We reconcile payroll and rent records so these filings are accurate.
NYC business taxes →General information, not tax advice. Rates and thresholds change; confirm current rules with New York State, the NYC Department of Finance or your CPA.
NYC industries we support
NYC Industries We Work With
- Restaurants, bars and hospitality: POS reconciliations, tips, food and beverage cost, and sales tax tracking.
- Real estate and property management: income and expenses by building, tenant deposits and owner statements.
- Creative agencies and media: project profitability, contractor payments and retainers.
- Fashion, retail and e-commerce: Shopify, Amazon and Stripe payouts reconciled to the bank, plus inventory and sales tax. Shopify bookkeeping tips.
- Tech startups and SaaS: recurring revenue, burn rate and runway reporting. See our startup bookkeeping guide.
- Professional services and healthcare: law firms, consultants and private practices that need clean books and simple reports.
Based on TimberWolf Analytics client data and feedback, 2025–2026.
How Much Do Bookkeeping Services Cost in NYC?
Bookkeeping in New York City usually costs more than in other U.S. cities because local firms carry high office and staffing costs. As a remote firm, we keep pricing simple and affordable for NYC small businesses.
Catch-Up & Cleanup
For NYC businesses months or years behind.
- Written estimate before work starts
- Bank & card reconciliations
- Clean, CPA-ready financials
Monthly Bookkeeping
For businesses that are current and want accurate monthly books.
- Monthly reconciliations
- P&L and balance sheet
- Dedicated bookkeeper & email support
Fractional CFO
For startups and growing companies that need strategy.
- Cash flow forecasting
- Budgets & KPI dashboards
- Board & investor reporting
No hidden fees and no surprise charges. Not sure what you need? Compare monthly vs catch-up bookkeeping.
Do You Need a Bookkeeper or a CPA in NYC?
Most New York businesses need both, for different jobs. A bookkeeper records and reconciles your transactions all year and produces monthly financial statements. A CPA prepares and files your federal, New York State and NYC tax returns and gives tax advice.
TimberWolf Analytics is not a CPA firm and does not file tax returns. We keep your books accurate all year and work alongside your NYC CPA, so they receive clean, reconciled numbers. That usually means a faster, less expensive tax season.
How to Choose a Bookkeeper in New York
- NYC tax awareness: books organized for sales tax, UBT and payroll taxes.
- Clear pricing: a written estimate before any work starts.
- Software expertise: QuickBooks Online and Xero.
- Monthly reconciliations: every bank and card account, every month.
- Fast replies: a response within one business day.
How Our NYC Bookkeeping Service Works
Free Discovery Call
A 30–45 minute video call to understand your business, software and where your books stand today.
Review & Estimate
We review your accounts and send a written scope and price, with no obligation.
Clean Up & Set Up
We bring your books current, fix your chart of accounts and connect your bank feeds.
Monthly Reporting
Every month: reconciled books, a P&L, a balance sheet and a short summary of what changed.
Real Experiences From Small Business Owners
Business owners across the U.S. trust TimberWolf Analytics to clean up their books, explain their numbers and respond fast. Read every review on Google.
Areas We Serve in New York
We provide remote bookkeeping services to businesses in all five boroughs and the greater New York area, including:
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
- Staten Island
- Long Island
- Westchester
We also serve businesses nationwide, including bookkeeping services in Denver and bookkeeping services in Austin.
NYC Bookkeeping FAQs
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Helpful Guides for NYC Business Owners
Get Your NYC Books Under Control
Book a free 30–45 minute discovery call. We will review where your books stand and send a clear, written estimate, with no obligation. Prefer to write? Contact our team.