Industry Focus
Bookkeeping for Chicago's key industries
We specialize in the industries that matter most to Chicago, IL businesses. Each comes with industry-specific chart of accounts, reporting, and tax handling.
professional services
"Utilization, realization, and partner P&L — monthly, not annually."
Learn more →restaurant retail
"Know food cost and labor cost by Monday morning — not Monday month."
Learn more →real estate
"Property-level P&L. Trust accounts that actually comply."
Learn more →marketing agencies
"Client P&L. Project margin. Team utilization. Monthly."
Learn more →Service Area
Serving Chicago and surrounding areas
Plus remote service throughout Chicago and IL.
Local Tax Context
We know IL tax
Illinois corporate income tax is 7% plus a 2.5% personal property replacement tax — among the highest in the Midwest. Finneste handles all IL filings for you — sales tax, franchise/income tax coordination, and compliance.
Why Finneste
Modern bookkeeping for modern Chicago businesses
AI + human, not one or the other
Traditional Chicago CPAs are slow. Pure AI tools miss context. Finneste gives you both — AI categorizes, a human verifies.
Industry-specialized
Dedicated workflows for professional services and restaurant retail businesses in Chicago — not one-size-fits-all.
Transparent pricing
$99–$1,899/month flat rates. No hourly surprises. No annual contracts. See all Chicago pricing below.
Chicago Bookkeeping Pricing
Simple monthly pricing for Chicago businesses
AI-powered bookkeeping with human accuracy. All plans include month-end close, tax-ready books, and a dedicated bookkeeper.
For small businesses under $50K/mo revenue
Best for: 1–10 employees · Single entity
- Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
- Up to 150 transactions/month
- Bank & credit card reconciliation
- Monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
- Tax-ready books by the 15th
- Email support (48-hour response)
- Works with QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks
For growing businesses with multiple revenue streams
Best for: 10–50 employees · Multi-location possible
- Everything in Starter, plus:
- Up to 500 transactions/month
- Industry-specific chart of accounts
- Weekly AI transaction categorization
- Accounts payable management
- Monthly financial reporting + KPIs
- Quarterly business review call
- Priority email + chat support (24hr)
For established businesses needing full finance operations
Best for: 50+ employees · Multi-entity · Complex needs
- Everything in Growth, plus:
- Unlimited transactions
- Multi-entity / multi-location consolidation
- Weekly AP/AR management
- Inventory tracking & COGS allocation
- Board-ready reporting package
- Monthly CFO-level strategy call
- Dedicated bookkeeper + backup team
- Same-day response support
Nearby Cities
Also serving nearby IL cities
Ready to get started? Let's talk.
Book a free consultation. No contracts, no pressure — just a clear plan for your business finances.
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