Maximize efficiency with time tracking for accounting firms

Time tracking integrated into your workflow so you can identify bottlenecks and invoice clients for billable work.

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“I love the fact that you can track time on a particular project and it integrates directly into Quickbooks Online.” Headshot of a young man with side-swept light brown hair wearing a dark suit and tie, set against a neutral gray background. He has a serious, confident expression.

Connor Metcalf

Manager, Metcalf & Company LLC

Track time where the work is getting done

Stop tracking time in and out of different apps. With our built in time tracker you can seamlessly track time inside our workflow tool.

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Invoice your clients & get paid faster

Seamlessly invoice clients for billable work within a 
few clicks.

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Boost productivity with time tracking and reports

Gain valuable insights into where you firm is spending time, what is over budget and which clients are the most profitable for your firm.

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Accounting Time Tracking features

Start/stop timer

Easily rack time in the background with our automated timer

Manual entries

Don’t like the timer? You can also manually log time on for work and clients.

Invoicing

Seamlessly invoice clients for billable time from within 
Financial Cents.

Billable vs non billable

Track both billable and non billable time to identify time waste.

Reporting

Run reports to gain insights into profitability and where your firm is spending it’s time.

Time budgets

Set time estimates for client work and identify when you are running over budget.

Billable rates

Set billable rates for clients work to see how much you are owed and create invoices.

Profitability reports

Identify which clients, projects, and team members are driving firm profitability

Loved by over 10,000 accountants, bookkeepers and CPAs

Time Tracking for Accounting FAQs

What is time tracking software for accounting firms?

Time tracking software for accounting firms helps you monitor how much time you and your team spends on client work, internal tasks, and billable vs. non-billable activities. It’s essential for improving productivity, billing accurately, and understanding profitability.

How does time tracking work in Financial Cents?

Financial Cents offers built-in time tracking that integrates directly into your firm’s workflow. You can use a start/stop timer or log time manually, associate time entries with clients or projects, and run reports to measure time spent across the firm.

Why is time tracking important for accountants?

Time tracking allows accountants, bookkeepers and tax pros to accurately record time spent on client work, ensure no billable hours go unaccounted for, and identify where time is being wasted. It also supports billing, budgeting, and measuring team productivity.

Can I use Financial Cents as a time tracking and billing software?

Yes! Financial Cents lets you track time, seamlessly invoice and bill clients for billable hours. You can set billable rates, track budgets, and generate profitability reports, all within one platform.

Does Financial Cents track billable and non-billable hours?

Absolutely. You can categorize time entries as billable or non-billable, giving you insights into unproductive hours and helping you price services more effectively.

Can I generate reports on time tracking and team performance?

Yes. Financial Cents includes detailed time tracking reports, which are part of our suite of powerful reporting capabilities, that show how time is spent across clients, projects, and team members. You can use these reports to identify bottlenecks, track profitability, and make data-driven decisions.

Is the time tracking tool easy for my team to use?

Very. Your team can start or stop the timer with one click, link entries to clients or projects, or log time manually. Everything is designed to be intuitive so your team actually uses it consistently.

Can Financial Cents help me stay within time budgets?

Yes. You can set time budgets for projects or recurring tasks and see when you’re approaching or exceeding those limits, helping your firm stay on track and profitable.

Can I track time across multiple team members in Financial Cents?

Yes. Financial Cents allows you to track time for each team member individually. You can view team-wide reports to understand how each member spends their time and how it contributes to client work and firm profitability.

Can I set different billable rates for different services or clients?

Yes. Financial Cents allows you to set custom billable rates per client or project so you can charge accurately for various services and ensure consistent, error-free billing.

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