Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Bookkeeping & Accounting Services for Hospitality Businesses
At Aurora Bookkeeping & Consulting, we specialize in delivering expert bookkeeping and consulting services tailored to the hospitality industry. With decades of experience, we understand the unique financial challenges faced by restaurants, cafes, bars, and other hospitality businesses. Our team leverages advanced cloud technology, including QuickBooks Online and Dext, to ensure accurate, real-time financial management. As an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, we provide customized solutions to streamline operations, improve profitability, and simplify complex financial systems. Our proven process begins with a free Business Health Assessment, followed by personalized advisory sessions and a tailored roadmap for growth.Recognized as a 2023-2025 Woodard Top 50 CAS Practice and 2024-2025 Insightful Accountant Top 100 ProAdvisor, we combine technical expertise with a client-first approach. We focus on year-round support, empowering small business owners to make data-driven decisions while ensuring compliance and transparency. Our services include payroll management, financial reporting, and integration of POS systems, all designed to reduce stress and enhance business performance. Founded in 1995, our Fredericksburg, Texas-based team serves clients across Texas and Alaska, prioritizing innovation and reliability to transform businesses from surviving to thriving.
Services
Bookkeeping
Payroll Management
Business Advisory
QuickBooks Support
Dext Integration
Financial Reporting
POS System Integration
Tax Compliance
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of hospitality-specific financial expertise.
- Our services are customized to streamline your unique operations.
- We utilize Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor technology for real-time financial management.
- We provide a free Business Health Assessment to identify growth opportunities.
- Recognized as a Top 50 CAS Practice and Top 100 ProAdvisor by industry leaders.
Associations and certifications
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor
- Woodard Top 50 CAS Practice
- Insightful Accountant Top 100 ProAdvisor
What people say
Hard worker
Effective leader
Extensive knowledge
Thorough approach
Immediate problem-solving
Services
Bookkeeping
We maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records tailored to hospitality businesses. Our cloud-based systems ensure real-time reporting, compliance, and clarity for informed decision-making. Specializing in QuickBooks Online, we integrate POS systems and automate workflows to reduce errors and save time.
Payroll Management
Our payroll services ensure timely, accurate employee payments and tax compliance. Using ADP integration and QuickBooks Time, we handle direct deposits, tax deductions, and reporting while simplifying time tracking and scheduling for hospitality teams.
Business Advisory
We provide frameworks to optimize five critical business areas, offering customized roadmaps for growth. Our advisory sessions focus on improving profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability through data-driven insights and industry-specific expertise.
QuickBooks Support
As Advanced Certified ProAdvisors, we offer expert support for QuickBooks Online and Desktop. Our services include system setup, workflow automation, and integration with tools like Dext and Financial Cents to enhance accuracy and streamline financial management.
Dext Integration
We implement Dext to automate receipt and invoice processing, reducing manual data entry. This technology improves expense categorization and accounting efficiency, allowing hospitality businesses to focus on operations while maintaining precise financial records.
People
Michael McClellan
Owner
Michael McClellan is the Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and owner of Aurora Bookkeeping & Consulting. With decades of experience, he specializes in transforming small hospitality businesses through cloud-based financial systems and strategic advisory services.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafes, bars, and ice cream shops.
How do you handle multi-state clients?
We serve clients in Texas and Alaska, using cloud technology to provide seamless remote bookkeeping and advisory services.
What certifications do you hold?
We are an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and have received the Woodard Top 50 CAS Practice and Insightful Accountant Top 100 ProAdvisor awards.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes, we provide a free 15-30 minute consultation and a complimentary Business Health Assessment to identify growth opportunities.
What software do you use?
We specialize in QuickBooks Online, Dext for document automation, and Financial Cents for client communication and task management.
