QuickBooks Implementation Done Right.

Professional QuickBooks Implementation Services

QuickBooks is the most widely used accounting platform for small and mid-sized businesses,; but incorrect setup is the leading cause of inaccurate reporting, workflow chaos, and expensive year-end cleanups. Most businesses think they just need QuickBooks "set up." What they actually need is strategic QuickBooks implementation that configures the system to run their business correctly from day one. Certum Solutions specializes in professional QuickBooks implementation services that ensure your system is built right, scaled for growth, and actually adopted by your team.

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The Problem: Most QuickBooks "Setups" Aren't Actually Implementations

Here's what typically happens when businesses try to implement QuickBooks themselves or hire the wrong consultant:

Common QuickBooks Setup Failures We Fix:

Generic chart of accounts copied from templates (not designed for your business model)

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Missing workflow automation (manual data entry everywhere)

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Broken integrations (payroll, inventory, e-commerce disconnected)

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No class/location tracking (can't see profitability by department or project)

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Inaccurate reports from day one (garbage in, garbage out)

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Untrained team (nobody knows how to use it correctly)

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Month-end close nightmare (takes 15-20 days with questionable accuracy)

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Tax time disasters (CPA says "we need to fix your books first")

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Sound familiar? You're not alone. These are the exact problems we solve with proper QuickBooks implementation.

What's Included in Our QuickBooks Implementation Services

We don't just "set up" QuickBooks. We implement a complete accounting system designed around how your business makes money.

  • Not generic templates. We design your chart of accounts based on:

    • Your business model and revenue streams

    • How you need to report profitability

    • Industry-specific requirements

    • Tax planning and compliance needs

    • Management reporting requirements

    Why this matters: Your chart of accounts is the foundation of all financial reporting. Get it wrong, and every report will be wrong.

  • We configure QuickBooks to automate and streamline:

    Accounts Payable:

    • Bill approval workflows

    • Automated payment scheduling

    • Vendor management

    • Expense categorization rules

    Accounts Receivable:

    • Automated invoicing

    • Payment reminders

    • Collections workflows

    • Revenue recognition rules

    Month-End Close:

    • Checklist automation

    • Reconciliation workflows

    • Journal entry templates

    • Financial close procedures

    Result: What used to take 15 days now takes 4-5 days.

  • Track profitability the way you actually need to see it:

    • By Department (Sales, Operations, Admin)

    • By Location (Store 1, Store 2, Warehouse)

    • By Project (Client A, Client B, Project X)

    • By Product Line (Product Category A vs. B)

    • By Service Type (Consulting vs. Implementation)

    Why this matters: "We're profitable overall" doesn't tell you which parts of your business are actually making money.

  • QuickBooks shouldn't be an island. We integrate with:

    Payroll Systems:

    • Gusto, ADP, Paychex

    • QuickBooks Payroll

    • Time tracking (TSheets, Clockify)

    E-commerce & Sales:

    • Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon

    • Square, Stripe, PayPal

    • Custom shopping carts

    Inventory Management:

    • Fishbowl, Cin7, TradeGecko

    • QuickBooks Commerce

    • Barcode scanning systems

    CRM & Sales Tools:

    • Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive

    • Custom CRM integrations

    • Proposal and quoting tools

    Bill Payment & AP Automation:

    • Bill.com, Melio

    • Receipt scanning (Dext, Hubdoc)

    • Expense management (Expensify)

    Each integration saves 10-30 hours per month in manual data entry and reduces errors.

  • We don't rush data migration. We do it right.

    Migration process includes:

    1. Data Assessment — What data exists and its quality

    2. Mapping Strategy — How old data maps to new structure

    3. Test Migration — Practice run to identify issues

    4. Opening Balance Validation — Ensuring accurate starting point

    5. Historical Data Transfer — Preserving transaction history

    6. Multi-Level Reconciliation — Bank, AR, AP, inventory all verified

    7. Parallel Processing — Run old and new systems simultaneously

    8. Final Cutover — Smooth transition with rollback plan

    We migrate from:

    • QuickBooks Desktop → QuickBooks Online

    • QuickBooks Online → QuickBooks Desktop

    • QuickBooks → QuickBooks Enterprise

    • Other platforms (Xero, FreshBooks, Wave) → QuickBooks

    • Excel/spreadsheets → QuickBooks

    • Failed QuickBooks implementations → Clean QuickBooks system

  • Your reports should answer business questions, not create more questions.

    Standard reports we configure:

    • Profit & Loss by department/location/project

    • Cash flow forecasting

    • Sales by customer/product/channel

    • Job costing and profitability analysis

    • KPI dashboards for leadership

    • Custom reports for board meetings

    We also build:

    • Automated report delivery (daily, weekly, monthly)

    • Management dashboards

    • Real-time metrics tracking

    • Budget vs. actual comparisons

    Why this matters: You shouldn't need spreadsheets to understand your business. QuickBooks should tell you everything you need to know.

  • Proper security and access control prevent errors and fraud.

    We configure:

    • Role-based access (admin, accountant, bookkeeper, data entry)

    • Separation of duties (who can enter vs. approve)

    • Bank account access restrictions

    • Customer/vendor data privacy

    • Multi-factor authentication

    • Backup and recovery procedures

  • Implementation fails when teams don't know how to use the system correctly.

    Our training includes:

    Role-Based Training Sessions:

    • Accounts Payable Staff — Bill entry, approvals, payments, vendor management

    • Accounts Receivable Staff — Invoicing, payment processing, collections

    • Bookkeepers — Daily transactions, reconciliations, basic reporting

    • Controllers/CFOs — Advanced reporting, month-end close, financial analysis

    • Leadership — Dashboard usage, KPI tracking, decision-making reports

    Training Format:

    • Live hands-on workshops (not just watch demos)

    • Recorded video tutorials for future reference

    • Written process documentation

    • Quick reference guides

    • Office hours for questions (first 30 days)

    Training Schedule:

    • Week before go-live: Initial training

    • Week of go-live: Hands-on support

    • Week after go-live: Follow-up and Q&A

    • Post-launch: Advanced training session

  • We don't just flip the switch and disappear.

    Go-live add on support includes:

    • Dedicated support during cutover weekend

    • First week daily check-ins

    • First month-end close assistance

    • Troubleshooting and quick fixes

    • System optimization based on real usage

    We consider implementation complete when:

    • First month-end close runs smoothly (target: 5 days or less)

    • All reports producing accurate data

    • Team comfortable with daily workflows

    • All integrations working correctly

    • No manual workarounds needed

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QuickBooks Versions We Implement

Best for: $500K-$5M revenue | Service businesses | Simple operations | Remote teams

Key Features:

  • Cloud-based (access anywhere)

  • Real-time collaboration

  • Automatic updates

  • Mobile app access

  • 25+ users supported

Investment: $
Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Ideal Industries:

  • Professional services

  • Consulting firms

  • Real estate

  • Small retail

  • Startups

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Best for: $5M-$15M revenue | Growing companies | Multi-user | Advanced reporting needs

Key Features:

  • Everything in Online, plus:

  • Custom user permissions (up to 25)

  • Advanced reporting and analytics

  • Batch invoicing and data import

  • Dedicated customer success manager

  • Workflow automation

Investment: $$
Timeline: 6-8 weeks

Ideal Industries:

  • Growing service businesses

  • Multi-location retail

  • Distribution (simple)

  • Professional services firms

  • Franchises

Learn More About QBO Advanced

Best for: $5M-$50M revenue | Complex operations | Inventory | Multi-location

Key Features:

  • Everything in Desktop, plus:

  • Up to 40 simultaneous users

  • Advanced inventory (lot tracking, barcoding, FIFO)

  • Advanced pricing rules

  • Enhanced payroll

  • Job costing and project tracking

  • Custom reporting

  • Multi-location tracking

Investment: $$$
Timeline: 8-14 weeks

Ideal Industries:

  • Manufacturing

  • Distribution and wholesale

  • Construction (complex jobs)

  • Multi-location retail

  • Field services

Enterprise Add-Ons We Implement:

  • Advanced Inventory

  • Advanced Pricing

  • Advanced Reporting

  • Enterprise with Hosting

Learn More About QuickBooks Enterprise

Best for: $20M-$100M revenue | Multi-entity | Consolidated reporting

Custom enterprise solutions combining:

  • QuickBooks Enterprise as foundation

  • Advanced integrations

  • Consolidated multi-company reporting

  • Custom development

  • Dedicated support

Investment: $$
Timeline: 12-16 weeks

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QuickBooks Implementation Pricing

We believe in transparent pricing. While every business is unique, there are typical investment ranges of $-$$$$ depending on growth goals, budget, and more. Schedule a free consultation to get a free quote on quickbooks implementation services today.

What's Included in Every Implementation:

✓ Chart of accounts design
✓ Workflow configuration and automation
✓ Class/location/project tracking setup
✓ Integration with 1-3 systems (payroll, e-commerce, etc.)
✓ Historical data migration and validation
✓ Custom report configuration
✓ Role-based team training
✓ Go-live support and first month-end assistance
✓ 30-day post-launch support

What Affects Your Investment?

Complexity Factors:

  • Number of legal entities and bank accounts

  • Transaction volume (monthly)

  • Number of integrations needed (each adds $1,000-$5,000)

  • Historical data volume to migrate

  • Custom reporting requirements

  • Industry-specific needs

  • Number of users requiring training

  • Timeline urgency

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Additional Services (Optional):

  • Extra integrations

  • Advanced custom reporting

  • Data cleanup (before migration)

  • Extended training

  • Ongoing support retainer

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QuickBooks Project Recovery Services

Already tried implementing QuickBooks and it didn't work? You're not alone. Failed DIY implementations and bad consultant setups are extremely common. Signs You Need QuickBooks Recovery:

Reports don't make sense — Numbers don't match reality

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Month-end close is a nightmare — Takes 15+ days with constant issues

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Team won't use it — Still relying on spreadsheets

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Integrations are broken — Manual data entry everywhere

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CPA says books are a mess — "We'll have to fix this before tax time

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Can't track profitability — don't know what's actually profitable

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Migration went wrong — Lost data or inaccurate opening balances

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Too many workarounds — Band-aids on top of Band-aids

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Our QuickBooks Recovery Process

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  • We diagnose exactly what's wrong:

    • Chart of accounts structure issues

    • Workflow breakdowns

    • Integration failures

    • Data accuracy problems

    • Reporting configuration errors

    • User training gaps

    Deliverable: Detailed audit report with findings and recommended fixes

  • We present:

    • Specific problems found

    • Recommended corrections

    • Implementation approach

    • Timeline and investment

    • Expected outcomes

    You approve plan before we proceed.

  • We fix the problems:

    • Chart of accounts restructuring (with historical data preservation)

    • Workflow rebuilds and automation

    • Integration repairs or rebuilds

    • Data cleanup and reconciliation

    • Report reconstruction

    • Security and access corrections

  • We verify everything works:

    • Test month-end close process

    • Validate all reports

    • Confirm integrations functioning

    • Check data accuracy

    • User acceptance testing

  • We retrain your team:

    • Role-specific training on corrected system

    • New process documentation

    • First month-end assistance

    • Ongoing support for 14 days

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