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Basic monthly accounting in Portland typically runs about $75 to $500 or more per month, and restaurants usually need more than the basic package. Bookkeepers quote each restaurant after a free consultation, based on its actual volume.
Expect a monthly fee that grows with transaction volume, number of employees and how many sales channels you run. Basic monthly accounting costs $75 to $500 or more per month and accountants charge $40 to $300 or more per hour.
| Service | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Basic monthly accounting | $75 to $500 or more per month | Our audit |
| Accountant hourly rates | $40 to $300 or more per hour | Our audit |
| Individual tax preparation | Average $242, typically $137 to $454 | Our audit |
| Full payroll (CPA-reviewed), Beaverton | $70 per month plus $7 per employee per month | Our audit |
| Basic payroll, Beaverton | $60 per month plus $6 per employee per month | Our audit |
| Restaurant bookkeeper employee pay, Portland | About $20 to $43 per hour in job listings | Our audit |
| Full-time staff accountant salary, national | $40,000 to $80,000 per year | Our audit |
For most single-location restaurants, an outside firm costs less than an employee. Portland restaurant bookkeeper listings on ZipRecruiter show roughly $20 to $43 per hour, and a full-time employee also brings employer payroll taxes, benefits and the risk of the books stalling when that one person is out. An outside firm with a dedicated bookkeeper per client keeps a single point of contact with the firm behind it.
We work only with restaurants and small food businesses. If your business does not sell food, a general small business bookkeeper or CPA firm is a better fit. If you need audited financial statements or tax preparation, you will need a licensed CPA or tax preparer as well; clean monthly books make that work faster.
Thumbtack’s Portland bookkeeper page reports that basic monthly accounting services range from about $75 to $500 or more per month, depending on what is included, business size and complexity. Restaurants usually sit higher in that range because of daily sales, tips and payroll. Maple Ridge Bookkeeping quotes after a free consultation, once it knows your volume.
More in the FAQRestaurant bookkeeper job listings in Portland on ZipRecruiter show pay of roughly $20 to $43 per hour for employees. Hiring a firm costs more per hour than an employee’s wage because the firm covers software, training and backup. Thumbtack reports accountant rates from $40 to $300 or more per hour depending on location and expertise.
More in the FAQThere is no single correct rate. Thumbtack’s Portland page puts accounting professionals between $40 and $300 or more per hour. Many bookkeeping firms, including restaurant specialists, prefer a monthly fee over hourly billing so owners know the cost ahead of time and are not penalized for asking questions.
More in the FAQOne Beaverton payroll provider, RemoteBooksOnline, publishes full payroll at $70 per month plus $7 per employee per month, and basic payroll at $60 plus $6 per employee. Those are its published Beaverton prices. Restaurant payroll can cost more because of tips and frequent schedule changes. Ask any provider exactly what tip handling includes.
More in the FAQA full-time employee at $20 an hour earns about $41,600 a year over 2,080 hours. The employer’s share of Social Security and Medicare adds 7.65 percent, about $3,182, bringing the total to roughly $44,800 before state unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, Paid Leave Oregon contributions and any benefits. Your bookkeeper can calculate the exact figure for your payroll.
More in the FAQMost restaurants need a bookkeeper every month and a CPA or licensed tax preparer at tax time. The bookkeeper keeps records current and closed; the CPA prepares returns and gives tax advice. Using a CPA for monthly bookkeeping is often more expensive than needed.
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