Serving Oakland & the East Bay

Bookkeeping Services in Oakland, CA

Monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks accounting, payroll, and tax services for Oakland businesses — flat-rate plans, Oakland Measure FF compliance, and direct access to Bill or Hannah.

Oakland Bookkeeping with Measure FF Compliance

Oakland's minimum wage is $17.34/hr as of January 1, 2026, governed by Measure FF and enforced by the City of Oakland Workplace Employment Standards. Payroll mistakes here carry real penalties.

Flat-Rate Monthly Plans

One predictable monthly price — reconciliations, reports, and direct access to Bill or Hannah. No hourly billing surprises at year-end.

Oakland Payroll Compliance

Measure FF minimum wage ($17.34/hr) applies to all employees who work 2+ hours/week in Oakland. Our payroll service applies the current Oakland rate automatically.

QuickBooks Certified

QuickBooks setup, ongoing maintenance, and catch-up accounting for Oakland businesses. Remote access through our secure portal.

California Tax Expertise

CDTFA sales tax, FTB estimated taxes, annual returns — all California business requirements handled on your behalf.

Bookkeeping & Accounting in Oakland

Monthly Bookkeeping

Bank and credit card reconciliations, transaction categorization in QuickBooks, and monthly P&L and balance sheet.

QuickBooks Setup & Cleanup

New setup or cleanup of disorganized books for Oakland businesses. Catch-up accounting for months or years of backlog.

Payroll — Oakland Measure FF Compliant

SurePayroll-powered payroll with direct deposit, quarterly 941s, W-2s, and automatic Oakland Measure FF minimum wage compliance at $17.34/hr.

Business & Individual Tax

Federal and California tax returns for LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, sole proprietors, and individuals. Quarterly estimated tax planning included.

Sales Tax Filing

CDTFA returns for Oakland retailers, food businesses, and product companies. Filed on time each quarter or annually depending on your volume.

Catch-Up Accounting

Behind on books? We get you current quickly, then set up a clean ongoing monthly plan.

Oakland Bookkeeping FAQ

Do you provide bookkeeping services in Oakland CA?

Yes. B&H provides remote monthly bookkeeping for Oakland businesses through our secure portal. Most clients spend under 20 minutes a month. Call 408-256-0339 for a free consultation.

What is Oakland's minimum wage and do you handle it in payroll?

Oakland's minimum wage is $17.34/hr as of January 1, 2026, set by Measure FF with annual CPI adjustments. Our SurePayroll-powered payroll automatically applies the current Oakland rate. The City's Workplace Employment Standards enforces compliance — penalties include back wages and significant fines.

Which Oakland industries do you work with?

We work with Oakland restaurants, retailers, construction contractors, tech companies, professional services firms, and nonprofit organizations. Any Oakland business that files California taxes and needs monthly bookkeeping can be served.

How much does monthly bookkeeping cost for an Oakland business?

Our flat-rate plans are based on transaction volume. Call 408-256-0339 for a free 15-minute consultation — we'll quote you in that same call.

More Services for Oakland Businesses

Oakland Minimum Wage 2026 Guide

Everything Oakland employers need to know about Measure FF — $17.34/hr as of January 1, 2026, annual CPI adjustments, coverage, and enforcement. Read our Oakland minimum wage guide.

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Catch-Up Accounting Service

Behind on books? Our catch-up accounting service gets Oakland businesses current quickly — months or years of backlog — then sets you up on a clean monthly plan.

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Our Flat-Rate EZ Process

See how B&H's monthly bookkeeping works — upload, reconcile, report. Most Oakland clients spend under 20 minutes a month. One flat monthly price.

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