Virtual Bookkeeping · Pacific Beach, San Diego

Trusted Bookkeeper in San Diego for Accurate Financial Management

We help small business owners uncover and understand the financial weak spots in their business, so they can make confident steps in increasing their net worth and self worth.

5.0 from 20 Google reviews

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Certified, cloud-based

A 15 SECOND LOOK INSIDE A MONTHLY CLOSE

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A 15 SECOND LOOK INSIDE A MONTHLY CLOSE

A short look at what a month with Persistence Bookkeeping actually involves, from the transactions going in to the statements coming out and the hour we spend going through them with you.

Who you'll work with

About Persistence Bookkeeping

Persistence Bookkeeping is your full-service, virtual bookkeeper. Available online, anytime.

We help small business owners get a clear picture about how they’re doing financially by producing timely and accurate financial statements. Whatever financial issues your company is having, we’ll find them, analyze them, and advise you on a plan on how to fix them.

We understand that clients get behind on their books, and we provide clean up services to help get your previous months or years of financials back on track.

Having a great bookkeeper makes running a business easy, painless and stress free. But most importantly we help give you more time to do what you do best, growing the business you love.

Commitment
Focus
Growth
Guidance
Dave Rendo · Owner, Persistence Bookkeeping · Pacific Beach, San Diego
Our services include

San Diego bookkeeping services, all from one partner

Every engagement starts with a free consultation, so what you pay for matches what your business actually needs.

Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reports

We create accurate, investor-ready financial statements and reports, plus anything else that can benefit your business.

Tax Preparation

Take the confusion out of tax season by letting us manage your operational finances, accounts receivable, inventory and payroll. We also work with CPAs to help finalize your taxes.

QuickBooks Training

We provide training for you and your staff in QuickBooks and anything bookkeeping related, so the people already in your business can keep the records straight between reviews.

Why choose Persistence for bookkeeping in San Diego

San Diego business owners do not need more reports. They need a bookkeeper who reads them and says something.

We look for the weak spots

Accurate books are the means, not the end. We analyze and interpret every line of your statements to find where money is quietly leaking: the subscription nobody cancelled, the client who always pays 60 days late, the job that only looks profitable.

Virtual, and shaped around you

Bookkeeping tailored to how your business actually runs rather than a fixed package you have to fit into. Affordable, fully remote, and available when you need it, with QuickBooks training for your staff if you want to keep some of it in house.

Your CPA will thank you

We also work with CPAs to help finalize your taxes. You keep the accountant you trust. They just get a complete, reconciled set of books instead of a shoebox, so their hours go to tax strategy rather than cleanup.

PLATFORMS WE WORK IN

We work in the software your business already runs on

Bookkeeping means pulling clean data out of whatever your business already uses: the point of sale, the payroll run, the payment processor, the bank feed. QuickBooks Online is where it all lands
WHAT YOU CAN COUNT ON

Experience you
can count on
Results you can trust

Bookkeeping that keeps pace with your business, backed by certified software expertise and a direct line to the person doing the work.

5.0

Google rating, 20 reviews

1 hr

Monthly review with every client

QBO

QuickBooks Online throughout

$0

First consultation

INDUSTRIES WE SERVES

The San Diego
industries we work with

Every trade breaks in a different place. Knowing where to look first is most of the job.
Contractors & Trades

Books break at job costing

Retail & E-commerce

Books break at inventory

Consultants & Agencies

Books break at unbilled time

Restaurants & Food Service

Books break at inventory and tips

Real Estate & Property

Books break at per-property tracking

Health & Wellness

Books break at insurance timing

Professional Services

Books break at work in progress

Nonprofits

Books break at restricted funds

Not sure your industry fits?

Most small businesses break in the same handful of places, whatever the trade. A free consultation is the fastest way to find out where yours is breaking, and whether we are the right fit.

What San Diego
business owners say

5.0

from 20 Google reviews

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Caitlin Fischer
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Persistence Bookkeeping has built a strong reputation for being knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Their team is professional, reliable, and committed to helping small businesses better understand their finances and succeed.
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Linda Albani
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Dave really helped organize our medical practices books, and has brought a lot of piece of mind. I highly recommend him if you need bookkeeping help.
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Cynthia E
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Dave has been incredibly helpful and patient with all of my small business needs and questions, I recommend him and this company to anyone I can.
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Brendan Forston
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I wasn't to sure how to record the financial information for my small business, but Dave made it really simple. He's a great bookkeeper.
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Morgan Baiton
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Best bookkeeping. Dave Rendo helps me stay organized and I appreciate how hands off the process is besides initial set up! Love knowing my books are handled by a professional!
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Bridget Sollis
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Want someone who is organized, professional, experienced and even friendly!? Dave Rendo at Persistent Bookkeeping is hands down the only person I trust with crunching numbers. He’s incredibly accurate, consistent, and dedicated, always delivering timely results. If you need a book keeper, Dave is your guy!
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Emily Goozen
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Dave is a very compassionate, organized, and professional bookkeeper! I refer all my clients to him and they are all very satisfied with his services!
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G Miles
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I run a small nonprofit business, and Persistence Bookkeeping helped organize our entire financial tracking system. Dave is super easy to collaborate with, and we really appreciate his custom approach to meet our needs. If you need professional accounting help, I recommend reaching out to Persistence Bookkeeping for assistance.
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Matt Barbenza
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Dave is an outstanding bookkeeper. He’s highly organized, detail-oriented, and extremely reliable. He keeps everything accurate and up to date, explains things clearly, and makes the entire process stress-free. His professionalism and consistency give real peace of mind when it comes to finances. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for trustworthy, high-quality bookkeeping services.
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Jonathan Brehaut
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As a business owner, Persistence Bookkeeping has been a huge help. They keep everything clean and organized, and they’re always quick to answer questions. It’s a relief knowing my books are in good hands.
SERVICE AREA

Bookkeeping for San Diego businesses

Persistence Bookkeeping works out of 1001 Garnet Ave in Pacific Beach and operates entirely online, so the practical service area runs a good deal wider than an office address suggests. No commute, no dropping off a box of receipts.

Pacific Beach

Downtown

La Jolla

North Park

Chula Vista

Carlsbad

Escondido

Oceanside

El Cajon

INSIGHTS

Written for the people
who sign the checks

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FAQS

Frequently asked

The questions San Diego business owners ask most before a first call.
What does a bookkeeper actually do that my CPA does not?

Your CPA files your taxes and advises on strategy, usually once or a few times a year. A bookkeeper maintains the records those filings are built on, every month, all year. We process your transactions in QuickBooks Online, manage accounts receivable, inventory and payroll, and produce your financial statements.

 

The part most bookkeepers skip is the next step: we analyze and interpret every line of those statements, and every monthly client gets a mandatory 1-hour session where we go through them together and look for ways to cut costs and grow.

Your CPA files your taxes and advises on strategy, usually once or a few times a year. A bookkeeper maintains the records those filings are built on, every month, all year. We process your transactions in QuickBooks Online, manage accounts receivable, inventory and payroll, and produce your financial statements.

 

The part most bookkeepers skip is the next step: we analyze and interpret every line of those statements, and every monthly client gets a mandatory 1-hour session where we go through them together and look for ways to cut costs and grow.

Your CPA files your taxes and advises on strategy, usually once or a few times a year. A bookkeeper maintains the records those filings are built on, every month, all year. We process your transactions in QuickBooks Online, manage accounts receivable, inventory and payroll, and produce your financial statements.

 

The part most bookkeepers skip is the next step: we analyze and interpret every line of those statements, and every monthly client gets a mandatory 1-hour session where we go through them together and look for ways to cut costs and grow.

Your CPA files your taxes and advises on strategy, usually once or a few times a year. A bookkeeper maintains the records those filings are built on, every month, all year. We process your transactions in QuickBooks Online, manage accounts receivable, inventory and payroll, and produce your financial statements.

 

The part most bookkeepers skip is the next step: we analyze and interpret every line of those statements, and every monthly client gets a mandatory 1-hour session where we go through them together and look for ways to cut costs and grow.

Your CPA files your taxes and advises on strategy, usually once or a few times a year. A bookkeeper maintains the records those filings are built on, every month, all year. We process your transactions in QuickBooks Online, manage accounts receivable, inventory and payroll, and produce your financial statements.

 

The part most bookkeepers skip is the next step: we analyze and interpret every line of those statements, and every monthly client gets a mandatory 1-hour session where we go through them together and look for ways to cut costs and grow.

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