What does monthly accounting with Evening Star include?

Depending on the level you choose: bookkeeping and reconciliations, monthly financial statements, payroll processing and filings, business and owner tax preparation, and advisory work such as budgeting and forecasting. Scope is confirmed in a written engagement before anything starts.

My books are behind. Can you still help?

Yes. Catch-up and clean-up work is a normal part of onboarding. We review how far behind the books are, quote that work separately from the monthly service, and get you current before the ongoing process begins.

Do you work with businesses outside New York?

We serve small businesses across New York and New Jersey, and we work remotely with clients elsewhere. Payroll and tax registration requirements vary by state, so we confirm what's involved before we start.

Can I keep my current bookkeeper or payroll provider?

You can. Many clients start with one service and add others later. The advantage of keeping bookkeeping, payroll and tax with one team is that nothing falls between vendors at year-end.

Monthly service starts at $400 for bookkeeping, $750 for books plus business tax, and $1,500 for advisory-level support. Final pricing depends on transaction volume, payroll size and complexity — you get a quote before any commitment.

What happens after I submit the form?

An Evening Star accountant reviews your request and replies within one business day, usually the same morning, to arrange a short call. There's no obligation and no automated sales sequence.

Small Business Accounting · New York & New Jersey

Small Business Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax — One Accounting Team

Evening Star keeps the books, runs payroll and files the returns for small businesses across New York and New Jersey — the same team, every month, since 1985.

Reply within one business day
Flat monthly pricing, no surprises
Catch-up and clean-up welcome
Remote service across NY & NJ

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Prefer to talk? Call (518) 295-8066 · Enrolled Agent–led · Serving business owners since 1985

Get your accounting quote

Four details is all we need. An accountant replies within one business day with a price range for your business — no obligation.

Prefer to talk? Book a consultation

5.0 on Google

9 client reviews

Since 1985

40 years serving business owners

Enrolled Agent–led

Federally licensed tax practice

Published in CPA Practice Advisor

Shreshth Mani, CFPA, EA

One Team Instead of a Bookkeeper, a Payroll Vendor and a Tax Preparer

When the same people keep your books, run payroll and file your returns, nothing falls between the cracks — and you always know where the business stands.

Reconciled bank statements and receipts stacked neatly beside a laptop showing a clean ledger

Bookkeeping

Accurate books, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting.

Payroll

Payroll processing and compliance managed alongside your accounting.

Tax

Business and owner tax preparation coordinated with the books throughout the year.

Advisory

Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and strategic guidance as your business becomes more complex.

Client reviews

Forty years of word of mouth

5.0 average · 9 Google reviews

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“The team at Evening Star have been great to work with and have helped me get my finances for my small business on track. They've also saved me thousands of dollars. Their service has paid for itself.”

Thompson Real EstateGoogle · 2025

“Been using Evening Star for 5 years. Very professional and a pleasure to do business with.”

Paul ZickGoogle · 2023

“I have been using them for 4–5 years, no problems. Very attentive and helpful.”

Robert BrockwayGoogle · 2025

Accounting estimator

What Will This Cost Me?

Answer a few questions about your business and see a monthly price range on the spot. No email required to see your estimate.

Step 1 of 70%

What is your approximate annual revenue?

A range is fine — we only use it to gauge scale.

Three Levels of Accounting Support

Every level is staffed by the same Evening Star accounting team. You move up as your business gets more complex — not because software says so.

ESBS Core

Dependable monthly accounting for businesses that primarily need accurate books and financial statements.

Starting at $400 / month

Includes

Monthly bookkeeping
Bank and credit-card reconciliation
Monthly financial statements
Year-end accounting package
Dedicated ESBS accounting team

Available separately

Payroll
Business tax preparation
Sales tax
AP / AR support
Additional entities

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ESBS Complete

For businesses that want bookkeeping, tax and financial review coordinated under one accounting relationship.

Starting at $750 / month

Everything in Core, plus

Business tax preparation within standard package limits
Quarterly financial review
Year-round accounting and tax coordination
Enhanced accounting support

Available depending on business requirements

Payroll
Sales tax
AP / AR management
Additional entities
Additional state tax filings

Get My Estimate

ESBS Advisory

For established businesses that need stronger financial visibility, planning and decision support.

Starting at $1,500 / month

Everything in Complete, plus

Monthly financial review
Management reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Cash-flow analysis
KPI reporting
Tax planning
Strategic financial discussions

Get My Estimate

Your estimate is based on the information provided and is intended for planning purposes. Final pricing depends on accounting complexity, existing records and final service requirements.

Why Evening Star

Real Accountants. Better Technology. One Financial Relationship.

Technology should make accounting faster and more accurate — not remove the accountant from the relationship.

Evening Star combines experienced accounting professionals with modern accounting technology to manage the financial back office while giving business owners access to people who understand their business.

Experienced accounting team

Career accountants who know your file — not a rotating queue.

One financial relationship

Bookkeeping, payroll and tax handled together instead of across three vendors.

Modern accounting technology

Cloud ledgers, secure document exchange and reporting you can actually read.

Year-round support

We're reachable in June, not only at filing deadlines.

Switching Accountants Shouldn't Be Difficult.

Most of the work is on our side. You send access, we do the review and the transition, and you keep running the business.

Two Evening Star accountants reviewing a client's monthly financial statements together

1
Tell Us About Your Business
Complete the short accounting assessment or schedule a consultation.
2
We Review Your Accounting
We review your books, payroll, tax requirements and current accounting systems.
3
We Handle the Transition
ESBS coordinates the onboarding and establishes the monthly accounting process.

Get Your Accounting Quote

Who We Work With

Small business owner speaking with their accountant by phone from their shop

Growing small businesses

Professional services

Construction & contractors

Hospitality

Retail

Multi-location businesses

Nonprofits

Looking for nonprofit accounting?

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Questions Before You Reach Out

Ready to Hand Off the Books?

Send us four details and an Evening Star accountant replies within one business day with a price range for your business.

Get Your Accounting Quote Book a Consultation

Prefer the phone? Call (518) 295-8066

Accounting built around your industry

Some businesses need reporting shaped by how their industry actually operates. These pages go deeper on that work.

Real Estate Investors & Partnerships

Property-level books, multi-LLC accounting, partner capital accounts and Form 1065 / K-1 preparation for investors and property groups.

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Medical & Dental Practices

Monthly accounting, payroll, location-level reporting and coordinated practice and owner tax work for independent healthcare practices.

Explore Medical & Dental Practices

Construction & Contractors

Job costing, WIP reporting, certified payroll and prevailing-wage compliance for contractors and trade businesses.

Explore Construction & Contractors

Nonprofit Accounting & Grants

Restricted-fund tracking, payroll allocation, reimbursement packages and board-ready reporting for nonprofits.

Explore Nonprofit Accounting & Grants

Small Business Bookkeeping, Payroll & Tax — One Accounting Team

Get your accounting quote

One Team Instead of a Bookkeeper, a Payroll Vendor and a Tax Preparer

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Tax

Advisory

Forty years of word of mouth

What Will This Cost Me?

What is your approximate annual revenue?

Three Levels of Accounting Support

ESBS Core

Includes

Available separately

ESBS Complete

Everything in Core, plus

Available depending on business requirements

ESBS Advisory

Everything in Complete, plus

Real Accountants. Better Technology. One Financial Relationship.

Experienced accounting team

One financial relationship

Modern accounting technology

Year-round support

Switching Accountants Shouldn't Be Difficult.

Tell Us About Your Business

We Review Your Accounting

We Handle the Transition

Who We Work With

Questions Before You Reach Out

What does monthly accounting with Evening Star include?

My books are behind. Can you still help?

Do you work with businesses outside New York?

Can I keep my current bookkeeper or payroll provider?

What does it cost?

What happens after I submit the form?

Ready to Hand Off the Books?

Accounting built around your industry

Real Estate Investors & Partnerships

Medical & Dental Practices

Construction & Contractors

Nonprofit Accounting & Grants