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Tourism & hospitality accounting

Bookkeeping Services for Tourism & Hospitality businesses

Tourism and hospitality businesses deal with seasonal revenue swings and deposits collected before they're earned, both of which standard bookkeeping tends to miss.

Profitjets provides accounting services built for tour operators and hospitality businesses, reconciling POS transactions against advance deposits and calculating occupancy tax from real booking revenue.

Our bookkeeping services build seasonal cash flow forecasting into your books, so the slow season stops being a scramble. We keep hospitality bookkeeping accurate through every peak and off-season cycle.

Works with the tools you already use
QuickBooks Xero Gusto Bill.com + many more
Seasonal clarity
peak vs off-season
POS reconciled
daily sales tie out
What we handle

Hospitality Bookkeeping, All year covered

From daily bookkeeping and bank reconciliations to accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, and month-end close, we manage your finances with accuracy, giving you the insights needed to make confident business decisions.

01

Daily POS reconciliation

Point-of-sale takings reconciled to deposits and your books daily.

02

Seasonal revenue & cash flow

Peak and off-season swings tracked so you can plan ahead.

03

Deposits & advance bookings

Guest deposits and advance bookings held and recognized correctly.

04

Tips & gratuities

Tips tracked and reported cleanly for payroll and compliance.

05

Payroll & scheduling costs

Seasonal and hourly staff payroll run and reconciled.

06

Occupancy & sales tax

Occupancy and sales tax collected, tracked, and filed.

Industry tax

Tourism & hospitality tax, handled correctly

Tips, occupancy tax, and seasonal payroll need more than a generic bookkeeper. We track it all accurately, so every filing is clean from the start.

Occupancy & lodging tax Sales tax by location Tip reporting & compliance Multi-state payroll 1099 contractor filing Quarterly estimated taxes
The difference

Why Hospitality Businesses Choose Profitjets

We understand the seasonality, deposits, tips, and daily POS that define hospitality. Our bookkeeping services give you reliable financial data to control costs, plan ahead, and stay profitable through every season.

Before Profitjets

  • Cash tight in the off-season with no plan
  • Daily POS not reconciled to the bank
  • Guest deposits counted as revenue too early
  • Tips and occupancy tax tracked inconsistently

With Profitjets

  • Seasonal cash flow visible and planned for
  • POS reconciled to deposits every day
  • Deposits recognized only when the stay is delivered
  • Tips and occupancy tax tracked and filed cleanly
Clients

What Tourism & Hospitality Businesses Say

Daniel Osgood
Owner, Osgood Coastal Tours

Seasonal Revenue Finally Planned For, Not Just Survived

“Our cash flow swung wildly between peak and off-season, and we never planned for it properly, just reacted every year. Profitjets accounting services built seasonal forecasting into our books, so the slow months stopped being a scramble. We went into this past off-season with a real plan for the first time.”

Renata Villanueva
Founder, Villanueva Adventure Co.

Occupancy Tax Finally Calculated From Real Numbers

“We were estimating our occupancy tax liability every quarter, and it turned out we'd been underpaying without realizing it. Profitjets tax services calculate it directly from actual booking revenue now, so there's no guessing left. We haven't had a discrepancy since switching over.”

Marcus Delahaye
Owner, Excursion Tours

POS and Deposits Finally Reconciled Together

“Between advance deposits and day-of POS transactions, our revenue recognition was a mess that never quite added up. Profitjets bookkeeping services sorted out both, and now our monthly numbers are something we actually trust. It's made planning our next season's staffing much easier.”

Who it's for

Supporting every corner of the hospitality industry

Tour & Activity Operators

Keep bookings, deposits, seasonal revenue, and operating expenses organized with accurate financial tracking.

Bars & Entertainment Venues

Stay on top of daily sales, tips, payroll, and POS transactions with reconciled books.

Vacation Rental Businesses

Manage guest payments, platform payouts, occupancy taxes, and rental expenses with confidence.

Resorts & Lodges

Bring room revenue, food services, activities, and expenses together for a complete view of your finances.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Yes. We record deposits, final payments, cancellations, and refunds accurately, giving you reliable financial records throughout every booking season. That means your books stay accurate even during peak cancellation periods or last-minute rebookings.

We organize payments to hotels, transportation providers, tour operators, and other vendors, making it easier to manage cash flow and reconcile every booking. This keeps vendor relationships clean, even when payments span multiple suppliers per trip.

Yes. We organize revenue and expenses by tour, package, destination, or service, helping you understand which offerings generate the strongest returns. That visibility makes it easier to decide which packages to expand and which to retire.

We maintain accurate monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting, helping you monitor cash flow, compare seasonal performance, and plan for slower periods. That means fewer cash-flow surprises heading into your off-season.

Yes. Whether you're adding new destinations, employees, or service lines, our bookkeeping grows with your business while keeping financial reporting accurate. That means growth never outpaces your ability to see where the money's going.

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Let's Get Your Hospitality Books Filing-Ready

Book a free consultation and we'll map out exactly how we'd handle your tourism and hospitality bookkeeping and tax.