Church Bookkeeping Services from Milwaukee & Madison
The Giersch Group specializes in scalable bookkeeping, accounting and management consulting services for churches, mosques, synagogues and other places of worship. Having an experienced financial professional at your service not only relieves you of the hassle and stress of keeping the books, it gives you a clearer picture of your firm’s financial health and helps you develop a plan for the future.
Take advantage of a free 30-minute consultation with the Giersch Group to learn more about how we can help your religious institution. For your convenience, consultations can be held online, or at our Milwaukee, Brookfield, or Madison offices. Our services are 100% virtual and available nationwide.
Affordable Bookkeeping for Religious Institutions
Religious leaders often wonder if outsourcing church accounting is truly necessary. Unfortunately, financial fraud in churches is a very real problem, sometimes due to insufficient internal controls and assumed trust. For small and medium congregations especially, outsourced bookkeeping vastly improves accuracy and internal control to better protect your resources.
Even with a small congregation, church accounting and bookkeeping can quickly become complex for non-professional administrators. The unique tax regulations for religious nonprofits add another layer of complexity. Giersch Group's small church bookkeeping services are customizable, flexible and affordable. We understand the specialized needs of churches with limited resources and can provide as much or as little ongoing support as you require.
Giersch Group’s bookkeepers are specially trained in nonprofit religious accounting. We provide high-quality outsourced services at a fraction of the cost of an in-house accountant.
Giersch Group Works With All Religions
Giersch Group provides financial services for religious organizations representing all faiths and denominations. Whether you are a Catholic church in Massachusetts, a nondenominational Christian church in California, a synagogue in Colorado or any other religious institution, we can improve your financial health. Our services are tailored to the unique needs and regulations of faith-based nonprofits.
Accurate reporting of church balance sheets
Giersch Group recently took over the financials of a large, old church with a somewhat dwindling congregation. They were struggling financially despite having a valuable asset - their beautiful building.
While the church was able to generate some revenue by renting out space for events, their decreasing numbers meant scraping by each year. Upon reviewing their books, we noticed a major oversight - the substantial value of the building itself was not accounted for on their balance sheet. Many religious institutions undervalue their facilities on their financial statements. Giersch Group ensures all assets are properly appraised and represented, including your building and property.
Certified QuickBooks™ ProAdvisor for Churches
As a certified QuickBooks™ Online ProAdvisor, we can train your staff in QuickBooks™ so you can use your financial statements to improve your business operations at half the retail cost of the software. Our QuickBooks Services include:
- QuickBooks™ installation & setup as a standalone service
- Reviewing your books for accuracy
- Organizing your books and fixing any mistakes
- Training on how to view & interpret your financial statements
- Training on QuickBooks™ advanced features
- Ongoing support for QuickBooks™ programs (payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, customized reporting and inventory tracking)
- Complete bookkeeping support and regular reporting in full accrual accounting
Understanding Your Financials
At Giersch Group, we ensure you not only have timely, accurate financial reports, but help you to understand your current and long-term financial picture. We pride ourselves on our hands-on approach to all of our clients, being available to answer any questions you may have about your financials.
Our Services for Religious Institutions
We offer more than just bookkeeping services for religious institutions in Wisconsin. In fact, all of our services are available online nationwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Should a small church outsource a bookkeeper or accountant?
Yes. There are several ways a small church can benefit from outsourcing a bookkeeper. An expert increases accuracy, lowers bookkeeping costs and provides a missing link in internal controls. Accurate reports secure the financial health of any sized church.
Does Giersch Group have experience with nonprofit entities?
Yes. Giersch Group understands the unique accounting challenges for churches and works with entities of all religions. We're ready to guide you through special tax codes that affect donations, payroll and compensation packages.
Which accounting software is the best for churches?
As certified QuickBooks™ Online ProAdvisors, we're ready to train you in the best and most efficient software program for churches. Not ready to make the switch? Our advisors have experience in almost all popular accounting software programs churches use.
