Do you work with spas outside Florida?

Yes. Dial works remotely with spa and wellness businesses throughout the United States.

Which booking or POS systems do you work with?

Spas use many platforms, including Square, Vagaro, Fresha, Mindbody, and others. During the consultation we'll review the reports your system produces and confirm how we would work with it. We don't claim certification with any specific platform.

How do you handle gift cards in the books?

Unredeemed gift cards are generally tracked as a liability until they are redeemed, rather than counted as revenue when sold. The exact treatment, and any state rules on unredeemed balances, should be confirmed with your CPA. We keep the records organized so those conversations are easy.

Can you separate service revenue from retail sales?

Yes. Separating treatment revenue, retail sales, memberships, and package redemptions is one of the most useful changes we make for spa owners, because it shows which parts of the business are performing.

Do you handle sales tax filings?

We track sales tax collected in your books so the liability is visible and accurate. Filing obligations vary by state, so filing itself is discussed and confirmed during the proposal stage rather than assumed.

My spa's books are behind. Where do we start?

We start with a cleanup review to understand how far behind the records are and what needs correcting. You'll receive a scope and fee for the catch-up work before ongoing monthly bookkeeping begins.

Spa bookkeeping services

Professional Bookkeeping for Spas & Wellness Businesses

A spa's books carry more moving parts than most small businesses: treatments, retail, gift cards, memberships, packages, tips, and processor payouts that rarely match the day's sales. We keep all of it organized in QuickBooks Online so you can see how the business is actually performing.

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Overview

Why spa bookkeeping deserves specialized attention

In a typical month, a spa may sell treatments at the front desk, process online bookings, sell retail products, issue gift cards, collect membership dues, and sell prepaid treatment packages. Each of these is recorded differently, and several of them involve money received before a service is delivered.

Add tips that belong to staff, sales tax on retail, refunds, and card processor deposits that arrive net of fees, and it becomes easy for the bank balance and the actual financial picture to drift apart. Careful, consistent bookkeeping keeps them aligned.

What we record

The spa revenue streams and records we organize

Treatment services

Massage, facials, body treatments, and other services recorded consistently so you can see which revenue categories carry the business.

Retail product sales

Product sales separated from service revenue, with sales tax collected tracked as a liability rather than counted as income.

Gift cards

Gift card sales tracked as money held on the customer's behalf until redeemed, so revenue isn't overstated in the month the card is sold.

Prepaid treatments & packages

Package sales and redemptions recorded with a clear trail, so you know how much prepaid service you still owe clients.

Membership fees

Recurring membership collections recorded and reconciled against your booking or POS platform's reports.

Tips

Tips collected on cards tracked separately from your revenue and reconciled with what is paid out to staff through payroll.

Merchant processing

Processor deposits broken back into gross sales, fees, refunds, and chargebacks, so deposits reconcile to actual sales.

Payroll & operating expenses

Employee payroll entries, contractor payments, supplies, rent, and software organized into a Chart of Accounts that reflects how a spa runs.

Common challenges

Where the books usually get complicated

Deposits that don't match sales

Card processors deposit net amounts, often batching several days together. Without reconciliation, revenue and fees are easy to misstate.

Money received before it's earned

Gift cards and prepaid packages bring in cash today for services delivered later. Treating all of it as immediate income can make a month look better than it was.

Revenue that's hard to compare

When services, retail, and memberships all land in one income account, it's difficult to see which parts of the business are growing.

Tips mixed with income

Card tips that pass through the business can inflate revenue if they aren't recorded separately and matched to payroll.

How bookkeeping helps

What organized books change

A spa-specific Chart of Accounts

Income and expense categories organized around how your spa actually operates, so reports are readable at a glance.

Monthly reconciliation

Bank, credit card, and processor activity reconciled every month, so the numbers in QuickBooks Online reflect reality.

Clear tracking of what you owe

Outstanding gift card and package balances kept visible as liabilities, not hidden inside revenue.

Monthly statements you can use

A Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet each month, with additional reporting when it's included in your engagement.

Monthly rhythm

What spa owners can expect each month

A typical monthly engagement follows a consistent rhythm, adjusted to your systems and the scope in your agreement.

01
Gather
We pull bank and card activity and request the POS sales, payout, and tip reports needed for the month.
02
Record
Transactions are categorized, processor deposits are matched to sales and fees, and payroll entries are recorded.
03
Reconcile
Bank, credit card, and relevant clearing accounts are reconciled so balances tie to statements.
04
Report
You receive your monthly Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet, plus any additional agreed reports, with notes on anything that needs your input.

Getting started

A clear process, from first conversation to monthly financials.

Every engagement starts with a conversation, not a commitment.

01
Request a Consultation
Tell us about your business, your current bookkeeping system, and the support you're looking for.
02
Discovery & Financial Review
We'll discuss your accounting workflow, current challenges, and what your business needs from a bookkeeping partner.
03
Customized Proposal & Onboarding
You'll receive a proposal outlining the recommended services and pricing. Once accepted, we'll arrange secure access to the necessary financial records and accounting systems.
04
Monthly Bookkeeping & Reporting
We'll complete your agreed bookkeeping services, reconcile accounts, and provide monthly financial reporting according to your service agreement.

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FAQ

Spas & Wellness bookkeeping questions

Ready for a clearer picture of your business finances?

Tell us about your business and the bookkeeping support you're looking for. We'll help you explore the next steps.

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