The Challenge

A hospitality-focused CPA firm with 40+ restaurant clients faced:

• Unreconciled Daily Sales: POS data and bank deposits didn’t align.
• Payroll Complexity: Tips, bonuses, and shift adjustments weren’t properly tracked.
• Unclear P&Ls: Owners couldn’t see cost per cover or profit by shift.

Our Solution

We became their dedicated restaurant accounting team:

Daily Bookkeeping Integration

• Synced POS (Toast, Square) with QuickBooks.
• Reconciled daily sales, refunds, and credit card deposits.

Tip & Payroll Management

• Managed weekly payroll including tip splits, overtime, and bonuses.
• Created weekly labor cost and food cost reports.

The Results

After just six months of working with us, the business experienced tangible improvements:

‍

Key Takeaways

• Outsourced restaurant bookkeeping enhances financial transparency.
• CPA firms in hospitality need accurate daily reconciliations.
• Tip-inclusive payroll ensures compliance and staff satisfaction.

‍