Small business bookkeeping in Huntsville, AL
Cherokee Bookkeeping is based in Atlanta, and we serve Huntsville and the broader Tennessee Valley remotely. Huntsville has one of the most distinctive business economies in the South — anchored by defense, aerospace, and federal contracting, with a growing layer of tech startups and small professional services firms supporting that ecosystem. We understand the financial complexity this creates: government contract billing requirements, cost-plus accounting, multiple project codes, and the detailed job costing that federal and defense work demands. We handle monthly bookkeeping, QuickBooks setup and cleanup, job costing, and tax-ready financial reporting for businesses that can't afford sloppy numbers.
Industries we serve in Huntsville
Defense & federal contractors
Cost-plus billing, DCAA-aware recordkeeping, labor cost allocation, and project-code bookkeeping for prime contractors and subcontractors.
Aerospace & engineering firms
Multi-project job costing, milestone billing, and detailed expense categorization for engineering companies supporting government and commercial programs.
IT & cybersecurity firms
Clean monthly books, contractor 1099 tracking, and project-based revenue recognition for Huntsville's growing tech sector.
Construction & specialty trades
Job costing, subcontractor payments, lien waiver tracking, and progress billing for contractors working in the Tennessee Valley.
Small professional services
Consulting firms, staffing companies, and service businesses that need organized financials and clear monthly reporting.
Medical & healthcare practices
Insurance reimbursement reconciliation, provider payroll, and tidy monthly financials for clinics and private practices in north Alabama.
Flat-rate monthly plans
All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. Choose the package that fits your transaction volume, or reach out for a custom quote.
Starter
Perfect for sole proprietors and early-stage startups.
- Up to 100 transactions/month
- Monthly bank reconciliation (1 account)
- Basic monthly financial reports
- Email support
- Receipt management setup
Growth
For established businesses ready to scale up.
- Up to 300 transactions/month
- Monthly bank reconciliation (3 accounts)
- Detailed financial reporting & analysis
- Accounts Payable & Receivable setup
- Priority email & phone support
- Quarterly strategy call
Premium
Comprehensive financial management for complex operations.
- Unlimited transactions
- Unlimited account reconciliations
- Custom KPI tracking & dashboards
- Full Accounts Payable/Receivable processing
- Dedicated account manager
- Monthly strategy & advisory calls
- Payroll integration
Common questions from Huntsville business owners
Do you understand defense contractor and government billing requirements?
Yes — job costing, cost-plus billing, labor cost allocation across contract line items, and the level of documentation federal work requires are areas we handle regularly. While we're not a DCAA audit firm, we keep your books organized in a way that supports compliance and makes audits far less painful.
Is Cherokee Bookkeeping local to Huntsville?
We're based in Atlanta, GA, and we serve Huntsville businesses fully remotely. Everything is handled through secure cloud accounting software, shared documentation, and regular video or email check-ins. For most bookkeeping work, proximity doesn't affect quality.
Can you set up QuickBooks for a project-based business?
Absolutely. Setting up QuickBooks Online for job costing and multi-project tracking is something we do often. We'll configure your chart of accounts, project codes, and reporting structure from the start so your books reflect how your business actually works.
What if I have years of messy books that need to be cleaned up?
Catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping is one of our most common starting points. We'll assess your historical records, reconcile your accounts, correct miscategorizations, and get you to a clean baseline before moving into a regular monthly cadence.
Do you handle 1099 filing for subcontractors?
We track subcontractor payments throughout the year and prepare the data you need for 1099-NEC filings. We coordinate with your CPA or tax preparer to make sure filings are submitted on time.