Bookkeeping for Area 2/MIT Businesses
Bookkeeping, payroll, and financial strategy for startups and small businesses near MIT. Clean books for companies ready to scale.
Bookkeeping for the MIT Area
The area around MIT is one of the most concentrated innovation hubs in the country. Kendall Square alone hosts hundreds of tech startups, biotech companies, and research-driven businesses. These companies move fast, and their financial needs are different from traditional small businesses. Clean books matter for fundraising. Accurate projections matter for runway planning. Multi-state compliance matters when customers are everywhere.
We provide bookkeeping, payroll, and financial strategy for businesses in the MIT area and across Cambridge. As Merrimack Valley bookkeepers serving Greater Boston, we work remotely with startups and established businesses alike. No downtown Cambridge overhead in your monthly bill.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and monthly closes that keep your books current. Financials ready when investors, lenders, or your board need to see them.
Payroll
Payroll
Direct deposits, tax withholdings, quarterly filings, and W-2s. Your team gets paid correctly and on time while you focus on building the product.
Sales Tax Compliance
Sales Tax Compliance
SaaS companies often trigger nexus in multiple states without realizing it. We handle registration, rate configuration, and filing so you stay compliant as you grow.
Financial Strategy
Financial Strategy
Fractional CFO support for startups that need cash flow forecasting, runway analysis, and financial modeling without hiring a full-time finance lead.
MIT Area Businesses We Work With
Cambridge attracts ambitious companies and the people who build them. From two-person startups in shared workspaces to venture-backed companies hiring their twentieth employee, the trajectory is often the same. Founders handle their own books until it becomes a distraction, then scramble to clean things up before a fundraise or tax deadline.
We work with businesses at that inflection point. Companies that have outgrown DIY accounting but aren’t ready for a full-time controller. If you need investor-ready books and someone who understands what it takes to scale, that’s what we do.
Tech Startups and SaaS
Tech Startups and SaaS
Software companies and early-stage tech ventures need books that can withstand due diligence. We track recurring revenue, deferred revenue, and the metrics investors want to see.
Biotech and Life Sciences
Biotech and Life Sciences
Kendall Square is a global biotech hub. We work with life sciences companies that have complex grant accounting, burn rate management, and investor reporting requirements.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Consulting firms, law offices, and agencies serving the innovation economy. We track profitability by client and project so you know which work is actually worth taking.
Restaurants and Cafes
Restaurants and Cafes
The MIT area runs on coffee and quick meals. We handle high transaction volume, tip reporting, and the tight margins that food service businesses operate within.
Common Questions
Do you work with early-stage startups that haven't raised funding yet?
Yes. We work with bootstrapped companies and funded startups alike. Early-stage businesses often need clean books before they can raise. We help you get there.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost for a Cambridge startup?
Monthly bookkeeping starts around $199 and scales based on transaction volume. We quote a flat rate after reviewing your business so there are no surprises.
Can you handle multi-state sales tax for SaaS companies?
Yes. SaaS sales tax is complicated because you may have nexus in states where your customers are located. We handle registration, rate configuration, return prep, and remittance.
Do you understand VC-backed company accounting?
Yes. Our founder spent 15 years scaling a company through multiple ownership changes and reported to boards and investors. We know what institutional investors expect to see.
We're fully remote. Can you work with us without meeting in person?
Absolutely. We work remotely with all our clients. You upload documents to a secure portal, we handle the accounting, and we communicate through scheduled calls and email.
The Merrimack Valley's Trusted Accounting Partner
The Next Step:
A 15-Minute Call
Tell us about your business and what you're dealing with. We'll listen, ask a few questions, and give you a straightforward quote.
