Restaurant & Hospitality Specialists

Restaurant Bookkeeping Services

Expert bookkeeping for restaurants, bars, cafes, and food trucks. We handle POS reconciliation, COGS tracking, tip management, and profit optimization so you can focus on serving great food.

In short

Restaurant bookkeeping with daily sales reconciliation, COGS management, inventory tracking, tip and payroll processing, POS integration, and profit margin analysis by menu item.

ServiceRestaurant Bookkeeping
Local intentUtah & Mountain West
AvailabilityMo–Fr 8:00–18:00, Sa 9:00–14:00, Su closed
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Comprehensive Restaurant Bookkeeping

Daily sales reconciliation and deposit tracking, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) management, inventory tracking and valuation, tip distribution and payroll processing, POS system integration (Toast, Square, Clover), sales tax filing for food & beverage, vendor payment management, and profit margin analysis by menu item.

Why Restaurants Choose Us

Revenue tracking reconciles daily sales from multiple POS systems. Food cost analysis tracks food and beverage costs to optimize menu pricing. Profit optimization identifies high-margin items and reduces waste. And our industry expertise means we understand restaurant-specific accounting challenges.

Restaurant Accounting Challenges We Solve

Multiple revenue streams — we reconcile dine-in, takeout, delivery (DoorDash, UberEats), catering, and bar sales from multiple POS systems into one clear financial picture. Cash flow management — restaurant margins are tight, so we help you track daily cash flow, manage vendor payments, and maintain healthy working capital through seasonal fluctuations. Labor cost control — we track labor costs, tip distribution, overtime, and help you maintain optimal labor percentage targets while staying compliant with wage laws.

POS ReconciliationIncluded in this service
COGS ManagementIncluded in this service
Tip ManagementIncluded in this service
Inventory TrackingIncluded in this service
Sales Tax FilingIncluded in this service
Vendor PaymentsIncluded in this service

Frequently Asked Questions

Which POS systems do you work with?

We work with Toast, Square, Clover, and most major POS systems, reconciling daily sales, tips, and deposits from each.

How do you handle COGS for restaurants?

We track inventory, food and beverage costs, and waste to calculate accurate Cost of Goods Sold, then analyze margins by menu item to optimize pricing.

Can you help with sales tax for food and beverage?

Yes — we track and file sales tax for food and beverage sales, including the varying rates for dine-in vs. prepared food across Utah and other Mountain West states.

Ready to simplify your books?

Join hundreds of Utah businesses who found financial peace of mind with PW Bookkeeping. Book your free consultation today.