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Time Tracking App for Bookkeepers

Harvest is a time tracking app tailored for bookkeepers, helping them efficiently manage billable hours and client invoicing with seamless software integration.

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What should you charge per hour?

Most freelancers and consultants dramatically undercharge. This calculator accounts for what most people miss: non-billable time, taxes, and overhead.

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Accounting for vacation, holidays, sick days
60%
Most freelancers can bill 50-70% of their time. The rest goes to admin, marketing, proposals, and learning.
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Software, insurance, equipment, accounting, taxes beyond income tax, etc.
Your break-even rate $0
Recommended rate (+20% buffer) $0
Billable hours per week 0h
Equivalent daily rate $0

Start tracking your billable hours

How this hourly rate calculator works

It works back from the income you need to the rate you must bill, accounting for the hours you can't bill.

  • Billable hours/year = working weeks × hours per week × billable %.
  • Break-even rate = (target income + business expenses) ÷ billable hours.
  • Recommended rate = break-even plus a 20% buffer for taxes, slow periods, and profit.

Raising your billable percentage or trimming expenses lowers the rate you need.

Harvest for Bookkeepers

See how Harvest helps bookkeepers track billable hours and manage client invoicing efficiently with integration capabilities.

Harvest time tracking app interface for bookkeepers

Time Tracking App for Bookkeepers FAQs

  • Time tracking apps help bookkeepers capture all billable hours, leading to a recovery of 10-15% of revenue that might otherwise be lost. They also provide insights into project profitability and streamline invoicing processes.

  • Yes, Harvest integrates seamlessly with accounting software like QuickBooks and Xero. This integration ensures smooth data flow and reduces manual data entry, improving accuracy and efficiency in bookkeeping tasks.

  • Harvest offers features such as billable vs. non-billable tracking, real-time reporting, and seamless integration with accounting software. These features are tailored to enhance bookkeeping efficiency and accuracy.

  • Harvest automates the generation of invoices directly from tracked time, reducing manual entry and minimizing errors. It also provides detailed billing breakdowns to enhance client transparency and trust.

  • Real-time time tracking ensures accurate measurement of project progress and helps identify potential delays. It improves productivity by allowing for immediate adjustments to workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.

  • Yes, Harvest provides mobile accessibility, allowing bookkeepers to track time from any location. This includes offline capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted tracking even without an internet connection.

  • Successful implementation involves clear communication with staff, a phased rollout strategy, comprehensive training, and regular data review. These practices ensure effective adoption and utilization of the time tracking system.