Personalized Small Business Bookkeeping Services

If you’re searching for back-office support that understands the unique needs of your small business, Select Bookkeeper is the partner you can trust for your bookkeeping services.

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Setting up the right bookkeeping system gives you clear and organized business financials, so you know where your cash is coming from and where it’s going.

Bookkeeping Services Packages

Bookkeeping is essential and the foundation for all accounting functions. Accurate records makes payroll, audits, and tax preparation much simpler. Partnering with an outsourced bookkeeping service gives you access to an accounting department at a fraction of the cost.

Monthly bookkeeping

starting at $450 / month

After a diagnostic review of your books, we can present an engagement letter outlining the specific scope of service and monthly price.

May include and not limited to

Chart of Account Management
Bi-weekly categorization of transactions (unlimited)
Post expense transactions or bills
Post sales receipts and deposits
Reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts (unlimited)
Reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts (unlimited)
Sales Tax Reporting
Meals & Room Tax Reporting
Month End Close
Monthly Financial Report Package
1099 Processing
Year End Close and Tax Preparation

*Payroll services provided at an additional cost.

quarterly bookkeeping

starting at $250 / month

After a diagnostic review of your books, we can present an engagement letter outlining the specific scope of service and monthly price.

May include and not limited to

Chart of Account Management
Monthly categorization of transactions (limited)
Post expense transactions
Post sales receipts and deposits
Reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts (1-2 accounts)
Month End Close
Quarterly Financial Report Package
Year End Close and Tax Preparation

Small Business Payroll

Select Bookkeeper does not process your payroll, we code your payroll in QuickBooks Online. We have partnered with Gusto, an outsourced payroll provider to manage payroll. A payroll service provider simplifies the complex task of paying employees and filing payroll taxes. We help you set up and provide support for your payroll account. Alternatively, we can help with your 3rd party payroll platform implementation and integration with QuickBooks Online. In addition, we offer assistance with workers compensation audits and unemployment claims.

Schedule a Consultation to learn more about our Gusto Payroll Service.

Happy Clients

The best part of being an independent bookkeeper is working with the people in diverse industries.

“As a leader of a nonprofit, working with Select Bookkeeper has made my job more manageable and has helped our organization grow. Darlene is professional, informed, and always responsive. It’s a pleasure to work with a local bookkeeper who cares about our business and has the know-how to keep our important work behind the scenes timely and compliant.
Thanks for all you do!”

Sarah

“Darlene saved us! We are a homeowner’s association of 32 camps in VT. We hired Darlene three years ago when the bookkeeping became too burdensome and time-consuming (payroll and other taxes, insurance, state loan repayments and filings, annual billing to association members, payments to vendors, preparation of financial statements, annual budgeting, etc.) Darlene came to us highly recommended, but she has added way more value than we could have imagined. She set us up on Quickbooks which is perfect for our needs. She handles all our accounting and reporting, researches issues, makes suggestions, follows up with vendors, and reminds us when we need to do things! She is knowledgeable, professional, thorough, efficient, accessible, lovely to deal with. She is a gem, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. “

M.M.

“I have been working with Darlene Palmer for the past 4 years and she is a Total Joy. Punctual Professional Always Pleasant and Responsive Hands Down Darlene is the Best Bookkeeper I have EVER worked with, and I spent 35 years on Wall Street as a Trading Desk Manager and Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager. You’re The Best!!
Thank You”

Jack D

“Several years ago, my homeowners association, which runs a water system for its members, was seeking someone to do bookkeeping to help out our treasurer, me. Darlene was recommended by one of our Executive Board members. I reached out and she responded quickly. We could not be happier with her work for us! She is extremely responsive and just does not make mistakes. She handles all the bill paying and prepares regular financial statements. She also manages the annual assessment process by sending out invoices and collecting the payments. The members of the Executive Board are very happy with Darlene’s work, and we also find that what she charges for her services is very reasonable. I have not met Darlene in person, but I deal with her all the time. Personally, she has made my life much easier and is a pleasure to work with.”

D.V.

Association

“At Champlain Valley Hops we have enjoyed working with Darlene and Select Bookkeeper for our bookkeeping services for the last several years. Darlene has gone above and beyond to help our business and is always available to answer questions when they come up. She has been thorough, responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. We fully trust Darlene with managing our farm’s books and we are confident that we are in good hands”

Max

Champlain Valley Hops

“Since Darlene has taken over the financial aspect of the business I can relax, knowing that everything is getting done correctly. I am so grateful I can trust the quarterly payroll and state taxes are done correctly; and what a gift that Darlene works closely with our accountant to close the fiscal year out. Darlene is patient, thorough, reliable, trustworthy and has been so willing to be of service.
Gratefully,”

BHB

Service Industry

“I had the pleasure of interning with Darlene at Select Bookkeeper when completing my Bookkeeping Certificate from the Community College of Vermont. From the very first day, Darlene demonstrated a remarkable blend of professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to my growth and learning. One of the constants throughout my internship was the patient and thorough approach to training. Darlene took the time to explain complex accounting concepts in a way that was easy to understand, ensuring that I felt confident and competent in my tasks. Whether it was managing financial records, reconciling accounts, or preparing reports, I received clear guidance and constructive feedback that strengthened the foundation of my knowledge.”

P.B.

CCV Intern

Darlene Palmer has been doing our books for a couple of years. She makes it so easy to work with her. Her work is excellent, and without issue. Darlene’s a pleasure to know and I’m so grateful for her skills and excellent work!

Jennifer H., CEO

Non-Profit 501c3

I met Darlene when I was considering a career change. I had been in non-profit leadership for 10 years and was looking for a career that better fit my family’s needs. Since meeting Darlene, she has coached me through what certifications I should complete, the applications of bookkeeping, and how to start and run my own bookkeeping business. It has become abundantly clear that Darlene not only knows the business like the back of her hand, but also cares a lot about the quality of books in our local community. She coaches me on the importance of doing things the right way, how to form meaningful relationships with clients, and where to find the right answers. Darlene is kind, a great listener, an excellent teacher, and will surely be a mentor for the rest of my bookkeeping career.

Jamie Jo

Brookside Bookkeeping

Financial Tools That Work For You

Depending on your business industry, you may partner with third-party software. We help with the integration and reporting of the data into usable information.