"Greg was very easy to work with. I had a complicated scenario that he was able to manage, with complete confidence. I would highly recommend using him."
"I've had a great experience working with Greg Monaco. He is incredibly detail-oriented and thorough, making sure everything is handled correctly and fully compliant. What really stood out to me is how proactive and dedicated he is."
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Setup, cleanup, training, and ongoing support from a Gold Certified ProAdvisor who is also your CPA. Your books and your tax return, handled by the same person.
Intuit's Gold ProAdvisor certification is the advanced tier of their QuickBooks Online program. It requires passing exams on QBO payroll, advanced reporting, inventory management, and multi-company file management. The certification expires every year, so I have to recertify annually to keep it current.
Why does this matter? Because most "QuickBooks pros" learned QBO by trial and error. I learned it through Intuit's own training program and use it every day across dozens of client files. When something breaks or a new feature rolls out, I already know how it works.
More importantly, I'm not just a QuickBooks consultant. I'm a licensed CPA (NJ #20CC04711400). That means every chart of accounts I build, every cleanup I do, and every reconciliation I complete is done with your tax return in mind. Your books don't just look clean. They're tax-ready.
Five categories of QuickBooks services tailored to your business needs.
Most QuickBooks help comes from bookkeepers. They categorize transactions, reconcile bank accounts, and generate reports. That's useful, but it's only half the picture.
Chart of accounts setup ensures every category maps to your Schedule C, Form 1120-S, or Form 1065. Reconciliation flags vehicle expenses that should be split between personal and business use, meals that are only 50% deductible, and home office costs that need proper allocation.
You get one person who handles your books and prepares your tax return. No handoff. No miscommunication. No paying a bookkeeper and a CPA who never talk to each other.
Typical Bookkeeper
CPA + ProAdvisor (Me)
Every industry has different QuickBooks needs. A restaurant needs tip tracking and COGS categories. A law firm needs trust account reconciliation. A contractor needs job costing. I set up QBO to match how your business actually works.
Every QuickBooks engagement gets a flat fee quote after a free consultation. No hourly billing surprises. Here are typical ranges:
QBO Setup
Chart of accounts, bank feeds, integrations, one training session
$500 - $1,500
File Cleanup
Transaction audit, recategorization, reconciliation, corrected financials
$750 - $3,000
Training Session
One-on-one screen-share, tailored to your workflow
$150 - $300/hr
Monthly Bookkeeping
Ongoing reconciliation, categorization, quarterly review
$300 - $800/mo
Migration to QBO
Data import, mapping, parallel-run verification, retraining
$500 - $2,000
See the full pricing page for tax preparation and other service rates.
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