Books That Fall Behind Cost You More Than Time
Most small business owners spend 20+ hours a month trying to keep their own books straight, time that should go into running the business, not reconciling it. And when the books are wrong or behind, you don't find out until tax season, when it's too late to fix.
Books by Anthony is a solo bookkeeping practice built specifically for contractors, trades professionals, and real estate investors across San Antonio and beyond. No junior staff, no offshore team, no guessing, just one dedicated bookkeeper who already understands job costing, 1099s, and multi-property cash flow because that's all he works on. You get direct access to Anthony every month, with flat, transparent pricing agreed before you commit.
Book Your Free Discovery CallWhat Monthly Bookkeeping With Anthony Actually Looks Like
Every transaction categorized and reconciled in QuickBooks Online, every month.
QBO ProAdvisor Level 2 and Payroll Certified, so your books are handled by someone who's tested and verified, not learning on your dime.
Direct communication with Anthony, not a rotating staff or call center.
Flat, transparent pricing agreed before you commit, no surprise invoices.
From First Call to Clean Books
No confusing onboarding, no guessing what happens next. Here's exactly how Anthony gets your books from wherever they are now to accurate and current.
Discovery Call
Book a free call to talk through your business and what's going on with your books.
Book Review
Anthony reviews your current books and flags anything that needs attention before you commit to anything.
Custom Proposal
You get a proposal built for your business, not a generic package with add-ons you don't need.
Engagement & Start
Sign your engagement letter, make your first payment, and work begins right away.
What Clients Are Saying
"I don't say this lightly... switching to Anthony with BooksbyAnthony was one of the best business decisions I've made. In a short amount of time, he's already taught me more about my numbers than I learned with my previous bookkeeper."
"I cannot recommend Anthony highly enough. He is incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable. From the moment we started working together, everything became more streamlined and stress-free."
"I've been in this business for 20 years. Books by Anthony is one of the most knowledgeable people I know. Perfect person to help with the efficiencies of your business."
"Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and down to earth which is very rare."
"Best bookkeeper out there! I have had horrible luck my first year in business and he has changed my outlook on having my finances in order!"
Common Questions
What's the difference between a bookkeeper and an accountant?
I handle the day-to-day: recording every transaction, reconciling your accounts, and making sure your books are accurate every month. Your CPA or accountant uses those books to file your taxes and give you tax strategy. Think of me as the person who keeps your numbers clean, so when tax season comes, your accountant isn't starting from scratch.
Do I really need a bookkeeper, or can I do this myself?
You can, plenty of owners do for a while. But most come to me once bookkeeping starts eating into time they'd rather spend running their business, or once a mistake costs them more than a bookkeeper would have. If your books are simple and you enjoy managing them, that's great. If you'd rather have accurate numbers and your time back, that's where I come in.
How much does a monthly bookkeeping service cost?
Pricing depends on your transaction volume and how complex your books are, which is exactly why I don't publish a flat number online for every business. What's fixed is the process: you get a free discovery call, I review your books, and you get a custom proposal with flat, transparent pricing before you commit to anything. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices.
What should I look for in a bookkeeper?
The two things worth checking are software fluency and consistency of who you're actually talking to. I'm a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Level 2 and Payroll Certified, and you deal directly with me, not a rotating junior staff or an offshore team that changes month to month.
Is it better to outsource bookkeeping or hire someone in-house?
For most small businesses, outsourcing costs meaningfully less than hiring in-house. Industry research puts the typical savings around 40% lower than an in-house hire, while also freeing up the 20+ hours a month owners tend to spend trying to do it themselves.
How often should my books actually be updated?
Ideally every month, not just at tax time. Waiting until year-end to reconcile means small mistakes pile up and you lose the ability to make decisions off real numbers during the year. That's the whole idea behind monthly bookkeeping instead of an annual cleanup: your books stay current enough to actually use.
What do I need to give my bookkeeper to get started?
Nothing complicated up front. It starts with a discovery call, then I review your current books and flag anything that needs attention before you commit to anything. From there you get a custom proposal built for your business, sign an engagement letter, and work begins.
What Professional Bookkeeping Actually Gives You Back
Average time small business owners spend on DIY bookkeeping each month, based on industry studies.
Typical savings businesses see outsourcing bookkeeping instead of hiring in-house staff.
Based on published small business bookkeeping industry research, not a guarantee of individual results.