Precision Bookkeeping Platform

A modern, automated bookkeeping platform built for small to medium businesses. Combines accounting expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver professional bookkeeping services.

🚀 Features

Core Functionality

• Automated Transaction Processing: Bank feed integration with automatic categorization
• QuickBooks Integration: Seamless sync with QuickBooks Online
• Client Portal: Secure dashboard for document uploads and financial reports
• Real-time Reporting: Automated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports
• Document Management: OCR processing and secure file storage
• Multi-client Support: Manage multiple clients from one platform

Automation Features

• Bank Reconciliation: Automated matching and reconciliation
• Transaction Categorization: AI-powered expense categorization
• Report Generation: Automated monthly financial reports
• Invoice Processing: Automated invoice creation and tracking
• Receipt Processing: OCR extraction from receipts and invoices

🛠️ Tech Stack

Backend

• Node.js with Express.js
• PostgreSQL database with Sequelize ORM
• JWT authentication
• AWS S3 for document storage
• Redis for job queues
• QuickBooks Online API integration
• Plaid API for bank connections

Frontend

• Next.js with React
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• React Query for data fetching
• React Hook Form for forms
• Recharts for data visualization

📋 Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL 12+
• Redis (optional, for job queues)
• AWS S3 bucket (for document storage)
• QuickBooks Developer Account
• Plaid Developer Account (for bank connections)

🚀 Quick Start

1. Clone and setup:

   git clone <your-repo>
   cd bookkeep
   ./setup.sh

2. Configure environment:

   cp env.example .env
   # Edit .env with your actual values

3. Create database:

   CREATE DATABASE precision_bookkeeping;

4. Start development:

   ./start-all.sh

5. Access the application:

   • Marketing Website (Main): http://localhost:3000
   • Client Portal: http://localhost:3001
   • Backend API: http://localhost:3002

🔧 Configuration

Environment Variables

Copy env.example to .env and configure:

# Database
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=5432
DB_NAME=precision_bookkeeping
DB_USER=your_db_user
DB_PASSWORD=your_db_password

# JWT
JWT_SECRET=your_super_secret_jwt_key_here

# AWS S3
AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_access_key
AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret_key
AWS_S3_BUCKET=precision-bookkeeping-documents

# QuickBooks
QB_CLIENT_ID=your_quickbooks_client_id
QB_CLIENT_SECRET=your_quickbooks_client_secret

# Plaid (Bank Connections)
PLAID_CLIENT_ID=your_plaid_client_id
PLAID_SECRET=your_plaid_secret

📁 Project Structure

bookkeep/
├── server/                 # Backend API
│   ├── config/            # Database configuration
│   ├── middleware/        # Auth, error handling
│   ├── models/           # Database models
│   ├── routes/           # API routes
│   ├── services/         # Business logic
│   └── index.js          # Server entry point
├── client/               # Frontend React app
│   ├── components/       # React components
│   ├── contexts/         # React contexts
│   ├── pages/           # Next.js pages
│   ├── services/        # API services
│   └── styles/          # CSS styles
├── main.html            # Marketing website
├── marketing-server.js  # Marketing website server
└── README.md

🔌 API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/login - User login
• POST /api/auth/register - User registration
• GET /api/auth/me - Get current user

Clients

• GET /api/clients - List all clients
• POST /api/clients - Create new client
• GET /api/clients/:id - Get client details
• PUT /api/clients/:id - Update client

QuickBooks

• GET /api/quickbooks/auth-url - Get OAuth URL
• POST /api/quickbooks/callback - Handle OAuth callback
• POST /api/quickbooks/sync-transactions/:clientId - Sync transactions

Reports

• POST /api/reports/profit-loss/:clientId - Generate P&L report
• POST /api/reports/balance-sheet/:clientId - Generate Balance Sheet
• POST /api/reports/cash-flow/:clientId - Generate Cash Flow report

Documents

• POST /api/documents/:clientId/upload - Upload document
• GET /api/documents/:clientId - List client documents
• GET /api/documents/:clientId/:id/download - Download document

🚀 Deployment

Production Setup

1. Database: Set up PostgreSQL on your server
2. Environment: Configure production environment variables
3. Build: npm run build
4. Start: npm start

Docker (Optional)

# Dockerfile example
FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production
COPY . .
RUN npm run build
EXPOSE 3001
CMD ["npm", "start"]

🔒 Security Features

• JWT-based authentication
• Role-based access control
• Rate limiting
• Input validation
• SQL injection prevention
• XSS protection
• Secure file uploads
• Encrypted document storage

📊 Monitoring & Logging

• Winston logging system
• Error tracking
• Performance monitoring
• Health check endpoints

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Add tests if applicable
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

🆘 Support

For support, email: contact@precisionbookkeeping.com

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