Your own accounting department, without the overhead
Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax support bundled into one fixed monthly fee, with real-time access to your numbers
Running a business in Port Arthur means wearing every hat: owner, manager, and sometimes bookkeeper at 11 p.m. Outsourced accounting from Brammer, Begnaud, & Lattimore hands that last job to a team that’s been doing it since 1950. We reconcile your accounts, manage your books, and keep your financial records current every month, without you hiring a single employee or learning a new piece of software.
Think of it as adding a full accounting department to your business, minus the payroll, the office space, and the turnover. Transactions get classified. Statements get prepared on schedule. Your questions get answered by a real person who already knows your business, not a call center reading from a script. You focus on whatever it is that pays your bills.
Everything bundled into one fixed monthly fee
Traditional accounting bills by the hour, which means every phone call, every question, and every small fix can show up as a line item you didn’t see coming. BBL works differently. One flat monthly fee covers everything in your plan, so you can budget accounting costs the same way you budget rent or utilities.
Depending on the plan you choose, your fixed fee can include:
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Bank, credit card, and electronic transaction reconciliation
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Monthly financial statements and budget reports
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Full-service payroll processing, tax filings, and W-2 preparation
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Bill pay, expense tracking, and 1099 preparation for contractors
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Year-round business tax planning and preparation
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General business consulting and a quarterly review of your key numbers
No surprise invoices show up at month’s end. No guessing what a “quick question” will cost you this time. You know the number before the month starts, and that number doesn’t move because your accountant had a busy week. It’s the kind of predictability most small business owners in Southeast Texas don’t expect from a CPA firm, until they switch.
Real-time financial visibility through a secure online platform
You shouldn’t have to call your accountant to find out how your business is doing. Every BBL outsourced accounting client gets access to a secure online platform where your books, statements, and reports live and update continuously. Log in from your office, your truck, or your kitchen table, and see where things stand right now, not where they stood last quarter.
The same platform lets you upload documents, message our team, and pull paid-bill records without digging through a filing cabinet. We’re looking at the same numbers you are, which means when you ask a question, you get an answer instead of a callback tomorrow. No new portal to figure out. Just a clear, current picture of your business, available whenever you need it.
Who this service is built for
Outsourced accounting works best for business owners and individuals who’d rather spend their hours on the work only they can do. Across Southeast Texas, that covers a specific list of professions BBL has worked with for decades.
Physicians
Practice owners juggle payer reimbursements, overhead, and staffing costs. We help physicians manage the financial side so patient care stays the focus.
Dentists
Equipment financing, associate buy-ins, and practice transitions all carry tax consequences. See how we support dentists through every stage of ownership.
Veterinarians
Fixed monthly fees, year-round tax support, and real-time financial visibility so veterinarians can focus on patients instead of paperwork.
Real Estate Professionals
Proactive tax strategies for real estate professionals that include deductions and depreciation, paired with CFO-level guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Retirees
Year-round support for Social Security, retirement distributions, and investment income to protect what took a lifetime to build.
HNW Individuals
Proactive tax minimization strategies and CFO-level financial guidance for high-net-worth individuals at a fraction of traditional advisory fees.
Backed by over 70 years of Southeast Texas accounting
Brammer, Begnaud, & Lattimore opened its doors in Port Arthur in 1950. Seventy-plus years later, the firm still serves the same region: small businesses, nonprofits, and individuals throughout Southeast Texas, not a national client list managed from a call center somewhere else.
That history matters when you’re handing over your books. The team behind your outsourced accounting plan has watched local industries shift, weathered the same hurricanes and oil price swings your clients have, and built tax and payroll knowledge specific to Texas rules. You’re not a ticket number routed to whoever’s available. Whether you’re a physician, a dentist, a veterinarian, a real estate professional, a retiree, or a high net worth individual managing complex finances, you’re working with a CPA firm that’s been down the road since before the interstate was built.
Frequently Asked Questions about outsourced accounting
What is included in BBL's outsourced accounting service?
Depending on plan level, it includes bank and transaction reconciliation, monthly financial statements, payroll processing and filings, bill pay, 1099 preparation, and year-round tax planning, all delivered through a secure online platform for one fixed monthly fee.
How much does outsourced accounting cost in Port Arthur?
Cost depends on which plan fits your business, but every plan uses a fixed monthly fee instead of hourly billing. That means you know the cost upfront and never get a surprise invoice for a phone call or quick question.
Is my financial data secure on BBL's online platform?
Yes. Clients access bookkeeping, payroll, and reporting data through a secure online platform built for ongoing collaboration with the BBL team, so you can review your numbers and share documents without emailing sensitive files.
Does BBL work with businesses outside Port Arthur?
Yes. BBL serves businesses and individuals throughout Southeast Texas, including physicians, dentists, veterinarians, real estate professionals, retirees, and high net worth individuals.
Get started with outsourced accounting in Port Arthur
Switching accounting providers sounds like a hassle. It isn’t. A short conversation about your business tells us which plan fits, what your fixed monthly fee looks like, and how soon we can get your books onto the platform. No obligation, no pressure, just a clear next step toward a healthier financial future.
Let’s talk about what outsourced accounting could look like for you and your business.
