Bookkeeping Services in Houston, Texas
TimberWolf Analytics provides bookkeeping services in Houston, Texas for small businesses, startups and growing teams. We clean up overdue books, reconcile every account each month, and keep your records ready for Texas sales tax, franchise tax and your CPA.
- QuickBooks Online & Xero bookkeeping
- Monthly bookkeeping from $150/month
- Catch-up bookkeeping at $75/hour, written estimate first
Houston business owner with bookkeeper
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Xero Certified
- Gusto
- Stripe
- Shopify
- Bill.com
- CPA Network
Houston Bookkeeping for Businesses That Are Run on Hustle
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the U.S. and one of its most diverse business economies. Energy service companies, medical practices near the Texas Medical Center, contractors, logistics firms near the Port of Houston and thousands of restaurants all keep busy books, and many owners spend more time running the business than recording it. When bookkeeping falls behind, the problems stack up: unreconciled bank accounts, missed sales tax filings and financial statements nobody trusts.
Our Houston bookkeeping service fixes that. You share access to QuickBooks Online or Xero and your bank feeds, and we handle the rest: everything a bookkeeper should do, from categorizing transactions to reconciling accounts and sending clear monthly reports.
We are a bookkeeping and financial advisory firm based in Denver, Colorado, serving Houston clients 100% online. You get senior-level attention without paying for a downtown Houston office.
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Bookkeeping Services We Offer in Houston, TX
Pick the service that matches where your books are today. Every engagement starts with the same clear, written scope.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
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 Houston
Cash flow forecasting, budgets, KPI dashboards and investor-ready reporting for Houston startups, without a full-time CFO.
Talk to a CFOTexas Sales Tax Support
We track taxable and non-taxable sales so the numbers you report to the Texas Comptroller match your books, monthly, quarterly or annually.
Read our sales tax guidePayroll & CPA Coordination
We reconcile payroll from Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll and hand your year-end package to your Houston 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 That Keeps Texas Taxes Simple
Texas has no state personal income tax, but most Houston businesses still deal with two state taxes that depend on clean, accurate books.
Texas Sales and Use Tax
The state rate is 6.25%, and local taxes can add up to 2%. Inside the City of Houston the combined rate is generally 8.25% (state, city and METRO transit tax). If you sell taxable goods or services, you collect it, record it and file it with the Texas Comptroller. We make sure your sales tax liability matches what you file.
Texas Comptroller: Sales Tax →Texas Franchise Tax
Most LLCs, corporations and partnerships in Texas must file an annual franchise tax report, usually due May 15. Many small businesses owe no tax because their revenue is below the threshold, but they still have required filings. Accurate annual revenue from your books makes this simple.
Texas Comptroller: Franchise Tax →General information, not tax advice. Rates and thresholds change; confirm current rules with the Texas Comptroller or your CPA.
Houston restaurant, contractor or startup team
Houston Industries We Work With
- Energy and oilfield services: job and project costing, equipment, contractor payments and accounts receivable tracking.
- Healthcare and medical practices: clinics and private practices that need clean books, payroll reconciliation and simple reports.
- Construction and trades: job costing, retainage, change orders and subcontractor payments.
- Logistics, shipping and transportation: fleet and fuel costs, driver payroll and freight revenue by customer.
- Restaurants and hospitality: POS reconciliations, tips, food cost and sales tax tracking.
- Real estate and e-commerce: income and expenses by property, plus Shopify, Amazon and Stripe payouts. Shopify bookkeeping tips.
Based on TimberWolf Analytics client data and feedback, 2025–2026.
How Much Do Bookkeeping Services Cost in Houston?
Small business bookkeeping in Houston usually costs a few hundred dollars per month, depending on transaction volume, number of accounts and whether payroll or sales tax is involved. Here is how our pricing works.
Catch-Up & Cleanup
For 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 Houston?
Most Houston 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 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 Houston CPA, so they receive clean, reconciled numbers. That usually means a faster, less expensive tax return.
What Makes the Best Bookkeeping Service in Houston?
- Clear pricing: a written estimate before any work starts.
- Software expertise: real experience with QuickBooks Online and Xero.
- Monthly reconciliations: every bank and card account, every month.
- Fast replies: a response within one business day.
- Secure data: secure access, no shared passwords.
How Our Houston Bookkeeping Service Works
Free Discovery Call
A 30–45 minute 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 Around Houston
We provide remote bookkeeping services to businesses in Houston and across Greater Houston, including:
- Houston
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Katy
- Pearland
- Cypress
- Spring
- Pasadena
- Baytown
- Conroe
We also serve businesses nationwide, including Austin, Dallas, Denver, New York City and Miami.
Houston Bookkeeping FAQs
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Get Your Houston 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.