Business Details
14 Years
experience
Restaurant Accounting Services Boston, MA
Bistro Accounting has been dedicated to restaurant financial management since 2012, providing specialized bookkeeping services that empower independent restaurant owners to focus on their core operations. Our team combines decades of restaurant industry experience with advanced accounting technology to deliver tailored financial solutions. We offer comprehensive services including accounts payable management, real-time financial reporting, and comparative performance analysis specifically designed for the restaurant sector. Our clients benefit from our deep understanding of restaurant operations, demonstrated through personalized support and actionable financial insights.With a client portfolio spanning from Massachusetts to California, we maintain a commitment to continuous improvement through regular client consultations and industry-specific data analysis. Our team's unique blend of professional expertise and passion for the restaurant industry ensures that clients receive both technical proficiency and genuine partnership in managing their financial success.
Services
Accounts Payable
Financial Reporting
Comparative Analysis
Prime Cost Reporting
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in restaurant accounting with 30+ years combined industry experience
- Our proprietary Bistro Score provides real-time comparative financial analysis against restaurant peers
- We integrate with existing tech stacks for seamless real-time financial reporting
- Our team includes former restaurant managers and hospitality professionals
- We offer customized bookkeeping solutions tailored to each restaurant's unique needs
What people say
Smashing success
Diligent with sense of humor
Super up-to-date with technology
Instrumental in controlling numbers
Proactive about problems
Services
Accounts Payable
We handle complete accounts payable processing including invoice coding, payment scheduling, and vendor communication. Our team manages weekly payment approvals, cash flow analysis, and statement reconciliations to ensure timely payments. This service eliminates administrative burdens for restaurant owners while maintaining accurate financial records.
Financial Reporting
Our financial reporting service provides weekly prime cost analysis, profit and loss statements, and balance sheet reconciliations. Using QuickBooks Online integration, we deliver real-time financial insights that enable data-driven decision making. This service helps restaurant owners monitor key performance indicators and maintain financial transparency.
Comparative Analysis
Bistro Score offers comparative financial analysis against our restaurant client portfolio. This service tracks prime costs, revenue trends, and operational expenses relative to industry benchmarks. Restaurant owners gain valuable insights into their financial positioning and identify improvement opportunities through data-driven comparisons.
People
Benson Willis
Partner
With 40 years in restaurant hospitality, Benson brings extensive operational experience as former general manager of Boston's premier hotels and restaurants. His financial expertise spans multiple Four Seasons properties and fine dining establishments.
Daniel Avery
Partner
Former financial director for Columbus Hospitality Group, Daniel oversees restaurant financial operations with expertise in multi-unit restaurant accounting. His background includes managing financial services for award-winning Boston restaurants.
Sharyn Shields
Account Manager
Sharyn provides personalized account management with deep understanding of restaurant financial needs. Her expertise ensures clients receive tailored financial solutions and clear reporting structures.
Questions
What restaurant accounting services do you offer?
We provide accounts payable management, financial reporting, prime cost tracking, balance sheet reconciliations, and comparative performance analysis specifically for independent restaurants.
How do you handle restaurant bookkeeping?
We use Bill.com integration for invoice processing, weekly payment approvals, and real-time financial reporting through QuickBooks Online. Our team manages vendor communications and cash flow analysis.
Do you work with restaurants outside Massachusetts?
Yes, we provide outsourced bookkeeping services to restaurants across the United States through virtual meetings and digital accounting platforms.
How does your comparative financial analysis work?
Our Bistro Score system compares your restaurant's financial metrics against industry benchmarks, tracking prime costs, revenue trends, and operational expenses relative to similar establishments.
What experience do you have with restaurant accounting?
Our team has decades of combined experience in restaurant operations and accounting, including roles at Boston's top hotels and hospitality groups, specializing in restaurant financial management since 2012.
