Murrieta and nationwide
BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL
Two Things. Done Exceptionally Well.
Chess Bookkeeping & Payroll keeps your accounts accurate and your team paid on time, so you can plan your next move with confidence.
Works in QuickBooks Online and Xero · One dedicated bookkeeper · Fixed monthly quote
Why choose Chess
Chosen on Purpose. Run with Care.
Chess is a game of attention, precision, care, and purpose, and so is looking after your bookkeeping and payroll.
We study the whole position before we act, taking the time to understand your business, your books, and your payroll needs. From accurate financial records to dependable payroll processing, every detail matters, and every move we make for you has a reason.
Your books. Your payroll. Our focus.
Focus
Only bookkeeping and payroll, so we're better at both.
Precision
Every account checked against its statement.
Built for small business
Small business pricing, not big firm fees.
U.S. based team
Handled in the U.S. by our own team. Your records never go overseas.
The same people, every month
A dedicated team that learns your business, so you never start over.
Ready for your accountant
Clean records, no cleanup needed. We do not prepare income tax returns.
Our two specialties
Bookkeeping
Know where you stand.
Every month we read the board for you. Each account is reconciled, each transaction is placed where it belongs, and a clear report lands in your inbox. Your records stay organized and current, so decisions get easier.
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Every transaction categorized
- Bills and invoices tracked
- Monthly reports in plain English
- Catch up on months that fell behind
Payroll
Pay your team right, on time.
Payroll is a game of deadlines. We calculate each run, coordinate the payments and keep your records ready, so your people are paid correctly every cycle without last minute scrambling.
- Payroll run every pay period
- Pay records kept organized
- Help with new hires and changes
- Clear payroll reports
How we play
Three moves, then a steady rhythm.
The Opening
A free intro call
We talk through your software, your size and where your books stand today. No pressure and no jargon.
The Setup
Secure access and catch up
You give us read only access and we connect your bank feeds. If past months fell behind, we bring them current first.
The Routine
Every month, the same steps
We reconcile, categorize and send our questions in one list. Then your reports arrive and you see exactly where you stand.
Same steps. Every month. No surprises.
The tools we work in
Serving local businesses with meticulous precision.
Questions
Questions About Your Books or Payroll?
No jargon, no surprises. Here's what people usually want to know first.
Ready to make your next move?
Book a free intro call and we will send you a fixed monthly quote.