From South Congress to the Domain, Austin small businesses trust The Balance Barn for monthly bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks management. Family-owned, not a faceless corporate firm.
Austin is one of the best cities in America to start a business — but messy books can sink even the best idea. We've worked with restaurants, food trucks, service contractors, e-commerce sellers, and creative agencies across the Austin metro. We keep your finances straight so you can keep building.
Everything you need to run a financially healthy Austin business.
Full-service monthly bookkeeping: transaction coding, bank reconciliation, P&L, and balance sheet.
Payroll processing, tax withholdings, direct deposit, W-2s and 1099s for Austin businesses.
New setup, migration from other software, or deep cleanup of existing QuickBooks data. We get it right.
Year-round tax strategy, quarterly estimates, and annual filing. Stop leaving deductions on the table.
Budgeting, cash flow analysis, and financial health reviews to help you make smarter business decisions.
Invoice management, bill pay, collections follow-up — we keep your cash flowing.
Our monthly bookkeeping packages start at $299/month for businesses with up to 50 transactions. Most Austin small businesses fall in the $299–$549 range depending on volume and complexity.
Yes! We're based in Georgetown, about 30 minutes north of downtown Austin. We meet clients in person throughout the Austin metro area, and also offer full virtual service.
Absolutely. Catch-up bookkeeping is one of our most requested services. Whether you're 3 months or 3 years behind, we'll get you current — no judgment.
We work with restaurants, food trucks, HVAC companies, contractors, e-commerce sellers, professional service firms, creative agencies, and more. If you're a small business in Austin, we can help.
Free financial assessment — we'll review your books and give you a clear roadmap to cleaner finances.
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