Experienced Accounting and Tax Services for Restaurants

As a restaurant owner, you know it’s crucial to stay on top of your accounting. But plenty of restaurants still shut down every year because of financial and tax-related issues. And to make things even more complicated, hiring full-time—or even part-time—bookkeepers often only adds to the stress.

That’s where we come in. At CloudCPA, we’re experts in the restaurant accounting services you know are necessary… but have fallen behind on, despite your best efforts. When you outsource to us as your restaurant CPA, you can expect a state-of-the-art experience and world-class support.

Restaurant Accounting Services

We specialize in offering restaurant CPA services to fast casual and fine dining restaurants. If your restaurant has at least 20 employees and revenue of $1MM, we can help you with:

Restaurant bookkeeping
Restaurant payroll
Restaurant tax planning
Restaurant year-end tax preparation
Restaurant filing taxes for both the business and owner
Restaurant budgeting and forecasting
Restaurant sales tax filing
Restaurant CPA
Restaurant tax strategies

Our Proven Approach to Restaurant CPA Services

We strive to offer end-to-end accounting. From planning and budgeting to squaring away all of your tax needs, CloudCPA is your one-stop-shop. But we don’t just provide services. A big part of what we do best is our top-notch unlimited support. Whether you have general questions or need specific education, we’re here for you wherever and whenever you need us. When you do an online search for “restaurant accountants near me,” you’re likely to feel a bit overwhelmed with choice. Here’s our unique approach to restaurant accounting, and why it sets us apart from other restaurant CPAs.

We do things this way because this process allows you to reap the maximum benefits. Since we build a solution based on what you need, it’s also designed to scale with you. As your business—and your needs—grow, so will the solutions we put in place. You also get 24/7, up-to-date access to your books through the cloud and reports you can download anywhere. And we’re able to offer unlimited, dedicated one-on-one support because we don’t outsource anything. Our team across the United States handles everything with their local expertise. Finally, we offer all of this with transparent pricing. We’ll lay out different packages and options with absolutely no hidden fees—ever.

Learning Phase

First, we truly get to know you and your business. From goals to needs and anything in-between, we’ll get a clear understanding of how we can best support you.

Plug and Play

Next, we’ll walk you through what we call our “plug and play” options. The one you choose becomes the foundation for your custom-tailored solution.

Collaborating

Then we build! This includes a workflow for collaborating with us, and your very own seamless accounting ecosystem. You’ll also receive in-depth training on how to use everything.

Support & Reports

Finally, we give you both unlimited support and reports anytime, anyplace you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your experience in restaurant accounting?

With more than 15 years of combined accounting and tax experience, we’re extremely familiar with restaurant accounting and what it takes to be the restaurant CPA you need. But just because we’re experts in restaurant accounting services doesn’t mean we’re stuck in our ways. Every day, we strive to make our processes even better so you always have an exceptional experience. You’ll never have to worry about struggling with outdated software or trying to brute-force your reporting systems to do what you need. Because we know that the most important part of running your restaurant is actually running it, we’re 100% focused on helping you achieve it. And we have the experience to make it happen—whether you’re a fine dining or fast casual restaurant.

What accounting software do you have expertise in, and can you recommend the best software for our restaurant?

We have expertise in Xero, and it’s the accounting software we primarily use. But we absolutely can—and will—recommend other software options, including suites of apps, that integrate well.

A few examples would be:

Xero, powerful software that helps you do everything from paying bills to reporting to tracking inventory
Gusto, one of the best platforms for payroll, HR, and benefits
MarginEdge, which makes vendor bill pay and A/P hassle-free (with Xero, you can even automate A/P)
Shogo, which integrates with your POS to streamline your daily sales journal

When we connect all of these together, you’ll enjoy a stress-free workflow in terms of sharing documents and collaborating.

Basically, no matter what your needs are, we’ll recommend the best software for your specific restaurant. Nothing more, nothing less.

Are you knowledgeable about sales tax requirements and reporting for restaurants?

Yes, our team is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to sales tax requirements and reporting for restaurants. You see, we understand that you didn’t get into the restaurant business because of your passion for filing taxes.

That’s why we do what we do. At CloudCPA, we’re experts who eat, sleep, and breathe everything related to taxes and accounting.

And as CPA-licensed public accountants, we always stay up-to-date on these details so you don’t have to worry about them. You won’t have to lose sleep over your sales tax or reporting ever again.

Can you help us with budgeting and forecasting for our restaurant?

Yes, we can help with budgeting and forecasting for your restaurant! It’s no secret that factors like operating costs and net income are truly make or break for any restaurant. That’s why whether your concept is fine dining or fast casual, we’ll help you establish this crucial roadmap to success.

What it really boils down to is, we’re passionate business owners just like you. And we’ve helped countless businesses like yours with absolutely all of the restaurant accounting services plaguing you day after day.

If you’re a business owner with vision and passion who’s worn down from wearing all the hats, we invite you to book a call. Once we chat and learn a bit more about your specific needs, we’ll explain exactly how we can support you as your restaurant CPA.

Testimonial

Thankfully a month later we found Tony T and the CloudCPA team. CloudCPA immediately helped alleviate my concerns about the accounting process. My anxious energy was always completely gone after a phone call with them. They have been doing this for so long that nothing seems to phase them or throw them off and their confidence is super contagious.

KylaThriiv Company, LLC

CloudCPA has been instrumental in fixing my “problems” of the past and I consider them true financial mentors who will bend over backwards to keep things moving smoothly.

Greg D.OAFA, Inc.

I have used CloudCPA for many years and they are professional, thorough, stay up to date on all laws and fairly priced. I wouldn't use anyone else, period.

Jon S.Keyword Rockstar

Client Feedback ❤️

Hundreds of business owners have solved their accounting and tax issues by switching to CloudCPA! Check out what they have to say.

Leveraging the Latest Accounting Technology

Staying ahead of the curve is our priority. We embrace the latest advancements in accounting technology to elevate your financial operations. By leveraging cutting-edge tools, cloud-based solutions, and automation, we enhance efficiency, provide real-time insights, and empower you with the accurate data you need to make informed decisions. With CloudCPA, you’ll have the advantage of staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving business landscape.

Latest CloudCPA News & Insights

CloudCPA Inc. SMS Communication Preference Form

Please complete this form to indicate your preference regarding SMS communications from CloudCPA Inc.

SMS Communication Preference

Please select one of the following options:

I wish to receive SMS communications from CloudCPA Inc. This includes appointment reminders, document request notifications, important deadlines, and service updates.I do not wish to receive SMS communications from CloudCPA Inc. I understand that all communications will be conducted through other means (e.g., email, phone calls)..

Acknowledgment

By signing below, I acknowledge that:

I have read and understood CloudCPA Inc.'s communication policies.
I have indicated my preference regarding SMS communications.
I can change my preference at any time by contacting CloudCPA Inc.'s customer support team.
I consent to call recording and transcription for quality assurance and training purposes.