Bookkeeping for Shockoe Bottom Businesses

Bookkeeping for restaurants, bars, and small businesses in Shockoe Bottom. We're in Richmond, we know the district, and we keep your books current.

Bookkeeping for Shockoe Bottom

Shockoe Bottom runs on restaurants, bars, and the small businesses that have filled the old warehouses along the riverfront. The district brings people in for dinner and keeps them out late. That means high transaction volume, tip reporting, weekend rushes, and books that can get behind fast if nobody’s watching them.

We’re a Richmond firm that works with Shockoe Bottom businesses. Monthly bookkeeping, payroll, catch-up work when things have slipped. The financial work that keeps your operation running without hiring someone to sit in an office you don’t have.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, financial statements delivered. Your books close every month so you actually know where your business stands instead of guessing until tax time.

Restaurant Bookkeeping

Daily sales reconciliation, tip tracking, food and labor cost analysis. Hospitality businesses have specific needs and we’ve set up our process to handle the volume and complexity.

Payroll

Paychecks, tip reporting, tax deposits, quarterly filings, year-end forms. Your staff gets paid correctly and you stop worrying about whether withholdings are right.

Sales Tax

Virginia sales tax handled correctly and filed on time. Restaurants and bars deal with this constantly. We track what you owe and keep you compliant.

Shockoe Bottom Businesses We Work With

The Bottom used to be tobacco warehouses. Now it’s one of the busiest dining and nightlife districts in Richmond. The buildings have been converted to restaurants, bars, retail spaces, and loft offices. The bookkeeping needs vary, but most businesses here share the same challenge. Things move fast and the financial side has to keep up.

We work with businesses doing anywhere from $100K to a few million in revenue. Operations that have outgrown the shoebox-of-receipts approach but aren’t ready to hire a full-time bookkeeper. That’s the gap we fill.

Restaurants and Bars

Restaurants and bars are the heart of Shockoe Bottom. We track food costs, labor percentages, daily sales, and the numbers that tell you whether you’re actually making money or just staying busy.

Nightlife and Entertainment

Clubs, music venues, late-night spots. High cash volume, seasonal swings, and operations that run when most accountants are asleep. We reconcile the weekend and have your numbers ready Monday.

Retail and 17th Street

Boutiques, specialty shops, and vendors around the market. Inventory tracking, seasonal cash flow, and books that stay clean so you can focus on customers instead of spreadsheets.

Service and Creative

Agencies, consultants, and service businesses working out of the converted lofts and office spaces. We track profitability and keep records organized for when you need them.

Common Questions

Where is your office relative to Shockoe Bottom?

We're in Richmond. Shockoe Bottom is a short trip from where we work. Most clients prefer to work with us remotely, but we're close enough to meet when it makes sense.

Do you specialize in restaurant bookkeeping?

Yes. Restaurants and bars are a core focus for us. We understand food cost tracking, tip reporting, high transaction volume, and the cash flow challenges that come with hospitality.

How do you handle the high volume of transactions restaurants have?

We reconcile daily sales, credit card deposits, and cash against your POS reports. High volume isn't a problem when the process is consistent.

What does bookkeeping cost for a Shockoe Bottom restaurant?

Starting at $199 per month. Restaurant bookkeeping typically runs higher due to transaction volume and tip reporting. We quote a flat rate after understanding your operation.

My books are a mess from the last few months. Can you help?

That's common. We do catch-up work to get everything current, then move to monthly service so it stays that way.

Greater Richmond's Small Business Bookkeeper