Outsourced Accounting Services
Whether you’re scaling a team, running the business from a distance, preparing to buy or sell, or building toward an exit, the financial demands at each stage are different. What stays the same is the need for a financial partner who understands the weight you’re carrying and can take the accounting, reporting, and strategic thinking off your plate so you can focus on the work only you can do. That’s what we built Rock Solid Financials to be.
When the Books Become the Bottleneck
You started your business to serve customers, grow revenue, and build something meaningful. Somewhere along the way, accounting became a second job. These problems are more common than most business owners realize.
The Problems Most Business Owners Recognize
Month-End Close Takes Weeks, Not Days
Financial statements arrive so late that the numbers are stale before you see them. By the time you have a report, the decisions it should have informed are already behind you.
The Numbers Don’t Match Reality
The profit and loss says one thing, but your bank account tells a different story. When someone asks about cash flow or margins, the honest answer is always “let me get back to you.”
Your Board Wants More Than You Can Produce
Your board, your lender, or a potential investor asks for clean financials, and it takes a scramble to pull something together. The capability gap is costing you credibility.
One Person Can’t Cover It All
A single bookkeeper, no matter how talented, hits a ceiling when transaction volume climbs and compliance requirements expand. One resignation, one illness, one missed month, and your financial records stop moving.
The longer you wait to fix it, the more expensive the problem becomes. There’s a better path, and it doesn’t require hiring a full-time controller.
What Outsourced Accounting Services Include
Outsourced accounting services provide your business with a complete accounting function, from month-end close through financial reporting and controller-level oversight, managed by a dedicated team. You get the depth of an in-house accounting department without the payroll, benefits, and management burden.
At Rock Solid Financials, our outsourced accounting for small business clients covers every core function your accounting department needs to run smoothly. Here’s the full scope of what we deliver:
Core Accounting
Month-End Close
We close your books on a consistent schedule every month. No more wondering when the numbers will be ready.
Financial Statement Package
You receive a complete set of financial statements each month: profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Management Reporting
Custom reports that highlight the metrics most relevant to your business, including KPIs, departmental performance, and trend analysis.
General Ledger Maintenance
Every transaction is coded, categorized, and organized in a clean, well-structured chart of accounts.
Controls and Oversight
AP/AR Oversight
We manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, tracking bills, invoices, and aging to keep cash flowing.
Bank Reconciliation
All bank and credit card accounts are reconciled to the penny every month.
Revenue Recognition
For businesses with subscription revenue, milestone billing, or multi-period contracts, we apply the correct recognition standards.
Intercompany Accounting
For multi-entity organizations, we handle intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
This isn’t just bookkeeping with a better name. Outsourced accounting includes the review layer (quality control, multi-level accuracy checks) and the reporting layer (financial statements, management reports, outsourced financial reporting packages) that transform raw transaction data into decision-ready information.
The result: you always know where your money is, where it went, and whether you’re on track.
All work is performed on QuickBooks Online or any equivalent software, giving you real-time visibility into your financials from anywhere. Industry benchmarks suggest a well-run accounting function costs 1 to 3 percent of revenue. Our monthly accounting services consistently deliver that function at or below the low end of that range.
What Clients Experience with Outsourced Accounting
The most common reaction we hear from new clients is relief. Clean books, on time, every month. No chasing. No guessing. No surprises.
Here’s how the economics compare:
|
Cost Factor |
In-House (Controller + Bookkeeper) |
Rock Solid Financials Outsourced Accounting |
|---|---|---|
|
Controller salary |
$90,000 to $140,000/year |
Included |
|
Accountant salary |
$70,000 to $90,000/year |
Included |
|
Bookkeeper salary |
$45,000 to $65,000/year |
Included |
|
Benefits and overhead |
25 to 35% of salaries |
None |
|
Coverage gaps (PTO, turnover) |
You absorb the risk |
Full team, continuous coverage |
|
Review layer |
Requires a second hire |
Multi-level review built in |
|
Strategic insight |
Rarely included |
Integrated with CFO advisory |
|
Estimated total annual cost |
$160,000 to $250,000+ |
Typically 50 to 70% less |
For most small businesses, outsourced accounting delivers a stronger team, better controls, and higher quality reporting at a fraction of the cost of building the function in-house.
Ready for financials you can trust, on time, every month?
Why Rock Solid Financials for Outsourced Accounting
Not all outsourced accounting firms are built the same. Here’s what makes our approach different.
Controller-Level Oversight
Most outsourced accounting providers deliver bookkeeping and call it accounting. We include controller-level review on every engagement. That means someone with the training and experience to catch errors, enforce standards, and ensure your financials are accurate before they reach your desk. Our outsourced controller services are built into the engagement, not sold as an expensive add-on.
Integrated with CFO Advisory
Your accounting team works alongside our fractional CFO advisors. That means the people closing your books talk directly to the people advising on your strategy. Numbers without context are just numbers. We add the “so what” layer that helps you make better decisions. This integration is rare. Most outsourced accounting firms stop at the reporting level.
A-Client Treatment & Consistent Team
At Rock Solid Financials, there’s no tiered service model where only the biggest clients get our best attention. Every client receives the same level of care, responsiveness, and proactive communication. When you call, we answer. When something looks off, we flag it. You’re never an afterthought.
Consistent Team Assignment
You work with the same dedicated team every month. No rotating staff, no re-explaining your business to a new person each cycle. Your team learns your vendors, your industry patterns, and your preferences. Consistency reduces errors and builds the kind of trust that makes a real partnership possible.
How It Works
Getting started with Rock Solid Financials is straightforward. We designed our onboarding process to be thorough without being painful.
STEP 1
Discovery Call
We start with a conversation, not a pitch. We listen to understand your business, your challenges, and your goals. This call typically runs 30 to 60 minutes, and there’s no obligation.
STEP 2
Financial Assessment
We evaluate the current state of your books, your financial processes, and any gaps that need attention. If there’s a mess, we’ve seen worse. If things are in decent shape, we identify where we can add the most value.
STEP 3
Custom Team Assignment
Based on your industry, complexity, and goals, we assemble a dedicated team. That might include a senior controller, a bookkeeper, and CFO oversight. You’ll know every person by name, and they’ll know your business.
STEP 4
Ongoing Partnership
Once onboarding is complete (typically two to four weeks), we deliver monthly financials, management reporting, and advisory calls on a consistent schedule. We don’t wait for you to ask questions. We bring insights to you.
Related Services
Our outsourced accounting services work as a standalone solution or as the foundation of a broader financial partnership.
Fractional CFO Services
Strategic financial leadership: cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and guidance on major decisions.
Bookkeeping Services
Accurate transaction management, reconciliation, and general ledger maintenance.
Payroll Services
Reliable processing with built-in tax compliance, integrated with your accounting.
Tax Support Services
Year-round clean books make tax preparation smooth and stress-free.