Catching Numbers is a CPA-led accounting firm based in Secaucus, New Jersey. We provide outsourced bookkeeping, month-end close, controller and fractional CFO services to growing companies across New Jersey and New York City, working in QuickBooks Online and Xero for a fixed monthly fee.
Accounting services for Secaucus and North Jersey businesses
- Outsourced bookkeeping: bank and card reconciliations, accrual-basis books and monthly financial statements
- Month-end close on a set calendar, so your numbers are final within days of month end
- Outsourced controller services: close review, revenue recognition, reporting packs and audit readiness
- Fractional CFO support: budgets, cash forecasts, board reporting and fundraising preparation
- QuickBooks Online and Xero setup, cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping
- Multi-state sales tax tracking for online sellers, with records kept ready for filing
Who we work with in New Jersey and New York
From Secaucus we support companies throughout Hudson and Bergen counties, including Jersey City, Hoboken, North Bergen, Weehawken and Hackensack, as well as businesses in Manhattan and the rest of New York City. Because our work runs on cloud accounting software, we also support clients across the United States.
Most of our clients are ecommerce brands, SaaS companies and AI startups: businesses that have outgrown basic bookkeeping and need accrual-basis numbers they can make decisions with, but are not ready for a full in-house finance team.
New Jersey and New York rules we keep your books ready for
Companies in this area often deal with two states at once. We set up your books so the figures your tax CPA and the state agencies need are already reconciled and easy to pull.
| Topic | New Jersey | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax economic nexus for remote sellers | $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions | $500,000 in sales and 100 transactions |
| Sales tax rate | 6.625% statewide on most taxable goods and services | State rate plus a local rate that varies by county and city |
| Sales tax return | Form ST-50 every quarter, due the 20th of the month after the quarter ends, with monthly payments if you collected more than $30,000 in the prior year | Quarterly, monthly or annual, as assigned by the state based on your sales |
| Corporate income tax nexus | $100,000 of New Jersey receipts or 200 transactions; companies protected by P.L. 86-272 still pay the minimum tax | $1,283,000 of New York receipts (2024 to 2026) |
We keep your books tax-ready and work alongside your tax CPA. We do not prepare or file income tax returns.
How working with us works
- Free consultation. A call to understand your business, your software and where the books stand today.
- Fixed monthly quote. One price for the scope we agree, with no hourly billing surprises. Packages start at $599 a month; see pricing.
- Onboarding and cleanup. We connect bank feeds and sales channels, fix past periods if needed and set your close calendar.
- Monthly close and reporting. Reconciled books, financial statements and a regular call to walk through the numbers with your accountant.
Why a CPA-led firm
The firm was founded in 2017 by Hassaan Saleem, CPA, a former PwC manager and QuickBooks ProAdvisor Elite. Every engagement has a CPA reviewing the work, so the books are held to the standard a lender, investor or auditor expects. Read more about us or see how we work.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with businesses outside Secaucus?
Yes. We support companies across New Jersey and New York City, and clients throughout the United States, because all of our work runs on cloud accounting software.
How much does bookkeeping cost for a New Jersey small business?
Our monthly packages start at $599 for bookkeeping. Controller support starts at $2,440 a month, including the bookkeeping underneath it. The price depends on transaction volume, the number of accounts and sales channels, and the reporting you need. See pricing for sample packages.
Do you prepare New Jersey or New York tax returns?
No. We keep your books accurate and tax-ready and work alongside your tax CPA, who prepares and files your returns.
Which accounting software do you use?
QuickBooks Online and Xero, connected to your banks, payroll provider, payment processors and sales channels such as Shopify, Amazon and Stripe.
Talk to a CPA-led team in Secaucus
Call +1 (646) 450-8036 or send us a message to book a free consultation.