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Our restaurant accounting services deliver accurate, timely financials that provide clear visibility.
Our clients enjoy full-time performance at fractional costs.
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Trusted Accounting For Restaurants
At EA, we equip restaurants with real-time financial clarity and the control to act on it.
To ensure quick responsiveness, our teams follow a structured monthly close schedule, with daily transaction posting, weekly variance reviews, and reporting through QuickBooks or Restaurant365. Simply put, you won’t have to chase us for updates.
With the right numbers at the right time, our clients spot and address issues early, and protect their margins before it’s too late.
See how we helped a US restaurant chain save thousands annually and gain timely financial insights.
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US CPA Management Team
U.S. CPA-led teams delivering accurate, compliant, and reliable financial oversight.
Up to 60% Payroll Savings
Premium accounting services at significantly lower cost
U.S. Eastern Time Availability
Our accounting experts work U.S. Eastern Time, fully aligned with you.
Specialized Software Expertise
Proven expertise in QuickBooks, Xero and Restaurant 365.
How We Help
Restaurant Bookkeeping Services
EA solves restaurant accounting challenges, keeping day-to-day business running smoothly.
Accounting & Bookkeeping
We handle daily transaction posting, account reconciliations, and month-end close on a structured schedule. Plus more, depending on your needs.
Inventory Management
From ensuring consistent periodic counts to aligning vendors’ units of measurement, our team ensures accurate inventory valuation, COGS, and food waste tracking.
Payroll Management
Our payroll services for restaurants cover wage processing, tip management, overtime calculations, and compliance with labor laws.
Financial Analysis
Gain insights about your restaurant’s financial health, profitability, and overall financial management.
Accounts Payable
Our accounts payable services ensure oversight of due payments to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
Third Party Reconciliation
Reconciling transactions from multiple third-party platforms like Uber Eats and DoorDash, Amex (credit card payments), and even in-kind arrangements such as credit facilities.
Informed Decisions
Our restaurant accounting services provide full visibility into what drives profits. No more guesswork around food costs, labor, or location performance.
Gain actionable insights on:
- Locations losing cash
- Margin losses
- Feasibility of new concept launches
- Payroll impact of tips with accurate tip reporting
- Detailed overhead analysis
Adherence to Best Industry Practices
Guided by a U.S.-based leadership team, our accountants are trained to execute best-in-class practices.
With exposure to multiple restaurants, ERP systems, and software, we bring diverse, hands-on expertise to your accounting operations.
Data Security
Our client’s data remains secure with us. We operate within the folders you control and do not ask for banking or credit card access. Instead, we use read-only permissions when needed.
Global Talent
We handpick top global accountants and train them with U.S.-based leaders.
Tailored Support
Whether you need a single full-time professional or a fully managed team, we deliver flexible resourcing tailored to your business.
Who We Help
Restaurant Accounting Services Built For Growth
Our restaurant accounting services help you build a more profitable restaurant.
By giving you more financial visibility, you always know where you stand, how you’re tracking against budget, and where to act next.
With the right expertise behind you, we help get your time back, reduce unnecessary costs, and make confident growth decisions backed by numbers.
We support restaurant groups across the U.S., including Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and Austin.
Not sure if it’s the right fit? Book a no-obligation consultation and let’s find out together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is accounting for restaurants different from other businesses?
Accounting for restaurants is different from other business due to several reasons. Restaurants deal with food as inventory that, unlike other businesses, has a short life. So, restaurants have to account for food purchasing and food wastage.
Restaurants need to have accurate inventory valuation as it directly affects the accuracy of COGs and profit.
Today’s restaurants deal with payments from multiple channels like Uber Eats and, Amex. So third-party reconciliations are also another unique and important area of restaurant accounting.
What software is typically used for restaurant accounting?
QuickBooks, Odoo, Xero and Restaurant365 are most commonly used for restaurant accounting.
How does outsourced accounting services benefit restaurants?
Outsourced accounting services provide restaurants access to expert accountants at a fraction of the cost compared to their US counterparts.
Restaurants have the flexibility to engage Expertise Accelerated as their dedicated accounting team or to supplement their existing onshore staff. Either way, our offshore accountants bring diverse expertise from working across multiple restaurants and are especially valuable when onshore teams are stretched thin.
What accounting method is suitable for restaurants?
The accrual method is more suitable for restaurants, especially when their average annual gross receipts exceed $30 million over the past three years.
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