FeatureBookkeepers Lane
Others

BookkeepingWeekly categorization, monthly/quarterly QC, reconciliation of all accounts
Monthly push of transactions from bank feeds, minimal reconciliation

PayrollIntegration with payroll provider, reporting, and tie-out to books
Low-tier payroll software (often self-run), minimal oversight

Tax SupportPrepares CPA-ready books, communicates with tax professional directly
“Tax prep (not filings)” = generic reports exported for CPA

Reporting
Custom P&L by property/project, job costing, CapEx, loan tracking, class/customer detail

Standard P&L and balance sheet only
CommunicationWeekly check-ins, U.S.-based, family-owned, client-obsessed
Offshore/ticket-based support, minimal touch

ScalabilityDesigned for contractors, REI, and service businesses that grow
Geared toward simple/low transaction volume

QualityEducated bookkeepers, high-touch 3-D bookkeeping Volume-driven, “one size fits all”
PricingTransparent tiered pricing based on business complexity

Low intro price; upsells or price jumps common