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Bookkeeping Tailored to Your Business.

From solo entrepreneurs to multi-entity portfolios, we offer scalable solutions with local expertise.
Starting at $300/month

Modern bookkeeping,
done right.

No Hourly or Surprise Fees

Check mark – Local onboarding for Santa Barbara businesses

Fixed Monthly Pricing

Check mark – Monthly plans starting at $500

Hands-on Onboarding

Check mark – QuickBooks and Excel experts

Real Estate + Small Business Expertise

Check mark – Cancel anytime flexibility

Friendly, Fast Communication

Check mark – In-person setup, remote bookkeeping to save you time

At Coastal Financial Works, we specialize in providing personalized bookkeeping services for businesses along California's Central Coast.

We combine the hands-on support of a local partner with the efficiency of a remote-first firm—so you get reliable systems, real human help, and financial clarity that scales with your business.

FAQs

  • We offer three tiers of support:

    • Starter ($300/month): For independent contractors and solo operators with simple books.

    • Growth ($750/month): For growing businesses needing budgeting, support across multiple accounts, and more frequent collaboration.

    • Strategic (custom-quoted): For multi-entity or high-volume businesses that need a true financial partner.
      All plans are flat-fee, with no surprise billing.

  • We're a local team, not an algorithm or a call center. You’ll always work with the same person, and we offer in-person onboarding and check-ins when needed.

    We also support higher transaction volumes, multiple accounts, and forward-looking services like budgeting and forecasting.

  • The Starter plan includes categorization of up to 75 transactions per month, reconciliation of one bank and one credit card account, and delivery of monthly financial statements. It’s a perfect fit for contractors, consultants, and small shops.

  • Yes—especially during onboarding. We’re based on California’s Central Coast and work exclusively with local businesses. While most monthly work is handled remotely, we’re available for in-person meetings when they make sense.

  • Absolutely. If you need services like AR/AP, payroll, or custom reporting, we can either add them to your plan or suggest a tier that fits better. We’ll walk through all of that during our intro call.

Real Support. Real Results.

  • Client testimonial from a retail owner praising Coastal Financial Works' bookkeeping services

    "They helped us go from messy spreadsheets to a system we can actually rely on. I finally understand where our money’s going—and where it’s coming from."

    Laurie P, Retail Business Owner

  • Alyssa R, Spa Director — testimonial about multi-account, contractor-based wellness business with forecasting support from Coastal Financial Works

    "We run a wellness spa with multiple revenue streams, several bank accounts, and a team of contractors. Coastal Financial Works not only keeps us organized—they help us plan ahead with quarterly forecasts and strategic reviews that actually make sense for our business."

    Alyssa K, Spa Director

  • Garrett R, Principal at Franklin Properties — testimonial highlighting multi-entity real estate bookkeeping and consolidated reporting for $30M+ portfolio

    "We oversee over $30M in assets across several entities and banking relationships. Coastal Financial Works designed a system that lets us track performance, keep clean books for each property, and prepare accurate consolidated reports—all without needing to hire in-house accounting."

    Garrett R, Real Estate Investor

Want the full breakdown?

We keep it simple: one clear monthly rate, optional add-ons if you need them, and real support from a local team every step of the way.

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Not sure if we’re the right fit?

Let’s jump on a quick call to talk through your setup and goals—no pressure, no hard sell. Just honest advice from a local team that gets it.