Outsourced Accounting For Startups
Investor-ready books without the full-time hire
Your full-stack finance team from a Xero Platinum Partner: a dedicated accountant, a controller who reviews every file, and books that close within 10 business days each month.
Why founders choose us
Bookkeeping doesn't have to suck.
Most founders find out their books are behind when an investor asks for financials. We keep you current every month, so the numbers are ready before anyone asks for them.
Always up-to-date books, closed within 10 business days
Reports built around cash, margin, and runway
Proactive insights from experienced accountants
Systems that scale with your business
With Us vs Without us
One hire, or a whole finance team
Building an internal team is expensive, slow, and fragile. Here's what each option actually gets you.
Hiring in-house
$150K+
per year, fully loaded
The true cost
Salary, taxes, benefits, and software, plus $30k in recruiting fees and a six-month learning curve.
One person, every hat
Bookkeeper, CFO, payroll admin, and benefits coordinator. When they're out, everything stops.
The manual grind
Disconnected tools mean 10 to 15 hours a month copying data, and a close that drags for weeks.
Reactive advice
They know accounting, but not your industry's metrics or what investors want to see.
with accounting prose
starting at $1,500
per month, right-sized to your needs
Real cost efficiency
No recruiting, benefits, or turnover costs. Your fee grows only as your needs and business do.
An actual team
An accountant, controller, tech specialist, and HR partner. Cross-trained so work never stops.
Automation first
Xero, Gusto, and Ramp connected with automated workflows. Your books close within 10 business days.
Strategic insight
Get proactive insights into burn rate, runway, and unit economics, backed by investor-ready financials.
What you geT
Your finance team, every month
Discovery that goes deep
We review your financials and operations, then design a close process built for your next stage of growth.
Reports you'll actually read
Custom reports on cash, margin, runway, and growth land in your inbox every month, already reviewed by your dedicated controller.
Bills paid on your approval
Ramp approval workflows mean nothing goes out until you or your team signs off. Pay by check, ACH, wire, or card.
A team, not a single hire
An accountant, controller, tech specialist, and HR advisor. When someone is out, the work keeps moving.
How it works
Four steps to investor-ready books
Onboarding takes six to eight weeks, depending on how complex your books are and how far back we need to go.
01
Assess
We review your documents, systems, and history to see exactly where your books stand and what needs fixing.
02
Systematize
We document repeatable workflows and automate the manual steps, so the close runs the same way every month.
03
Clean up
We migrate you into Xero, apply a clean chart of accounts, and reconcile every transaction.
04
Report
You get monthly reports tailored to your stage, with clear answers on cash flow, margin, and runway.
Pricing
Your full finance team for less than one hire
Your fee scales with your revenue and scope, so you only pay for what you need. Every engagement includes the full team, not a single bookkeeper.
“The definition of a connected advisor!”
Enzo is an incredible leader in the cloud accounting community— always adapting, always lifting others up. They’ve built a strong team that supports diverse clients while consistently offering guidance to fellow professionals.
Rod Drury
Founder, Xero
“The most knowledgeable Xero advisors I've ever met!”
I have met a lot of accountant advisors in my role as Product Manager at Xero and Accounting Prose is the best of the best! If you are looking for a Xero advisor who know's their stuff - call Accounting Prose!
Emmanuel Askew
Product Manager, Xero
“A record-breaking 46-day business sale!”
Our deal closed faster than any buyer or broker had ever seen—just 46 days. A big part of that success was the quality of our accounting and record keeping. We’re grateful to Enzo and the Accounting Prose team for supporting our business over the years.
Ted Batycki
CEO, NCA
“I FREAKING LOVE Accounting Prose!”
Thank you for streamlined processes, total accountability, and an awesome vibe and culture. I would recommend them to any small business or entrepreneur.
Russ Perry
Founder & CEO, Design Pickle
“Accounting Prose is a new breed.”
They not only keep on top of my books, but they actively work to innovate their own tools and processes. Unlike any number cruncher I have ever met, they abandon outdated systems and move to new, innovative ones. Accounting Prose is worth every penny.
Dean Heckler
CEO, Heckler Design
“I STRONGLY recommend Accounting Prose to any/all small business owners.”
Since working with Accounting Prose, I've been able to focus more time and energy on operations & growing my business.
Matt Johannsen
CoFounder & CFO, Upstairs Circus
“My accounting and finance stress has been relieved 100%”
As an entrepreneur and business owner of multiple businesses, they definitely know how to take the workload and stress off my plate so I can focus on what matters: growing my business.
Jon Boles
Founder & CEO, Avintiv Media
“Accounting Prose is a high-tech responsive business partner with excellent customer service.”
Last Friday I had an urgent matter that needed immediate attention. My accountant listened, took immediate action, and helped resolve the problem Friday night, so that I could relax over the weekend.
Brett Gibson
Owner, Gibson Law Office
“Accounting Prose is AWESOME!”
Accounting Prose is very professional and super organized. I love how they use up-to-date and easy to use tools online. I highly recommend them!
Mike Arce
Founder, Loud Rumor
FAQs
Questions founders ask us
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My books are a mess! Can you help me?
Yes! We work with clients with books in a wide variety of states as well as those who don’t have any books at all. The time it takes to get you set up in Xero will depend on the complexity of your business and how far back we need to go, but generally, the onboarding process takes six to eight weeks, depending on complexity.
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Can you pay my bills for me?
We sure can! We use Ramp to set up bill approval workflows, guaranteeing that bills that are paid are approved by you (or a member of your management team). Bills can be paid via check, ACH, wire, or credit card, giving you plenty of options to pay your vendors.
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Can you file my taxes for me?
No, we do not prepare business or personal income tax returns, but we have a network of amazing CPAs we can refer you to.
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What accounting software do you use?
We use Xero because it’s the best accounting software on the planet. Don’t believe us? Check out what people are saying on G2, TrustRadius, and TrustPilot.
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Can you integrate the software I use with Xero?
Xero integrates with hundreds of apps, so we can often connect the tools you already use. If there’s not a Xero integration available, we can also explore using Make to get things synced up.
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Who will be on my accounting team?
You’ll start by working with a dedicated Onboarding Accountant whose work is reviewed by a Controller. Once onboarding is complete, you’ll receive a dedicated Client Accounting Manager, supported by a Client Accounting Associate. Just like during onboarding, your file is always reviewed by a Controller who performs an exhaustive review before the financials land in your inbox.
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What happens to my Xero file if I cancel?
Should you decide to move on, transferring your Xero account to you or your new accounting team is simple. We only need the name and email address of the person responsible for paying for the Xero subscription, and we can send the ownership of your account to its new owner. Nothing changes in your file, other than the credit card that is associated with it.









