Sota Bookkeeping

Sota Bookkeeping is a Minneapolis-based accounting firm founded in March 2021 by Eric Trettel, a former farm boy from rural central Minnesota who relocated to the Twin Cities to advance his accounting career. The firm specializes in providing bookkeeping and fractional CFO services to small business owners, helping them achieve financial clarity and strategic decision-making capability. Services include comprehensive bookkeeping with monthly reconciliation and financial statements, fractional CFO services providing strategic financial guidance, and QuickBooks Online consulting for companies using Intuit's platform. The firm also offers payroll processing, ad hoc financial projects, Excel dashboard creation, and consulting services. Eric established Sota Bookkeeping with a mission to provide freedom for business owners by removing the intimidation and complexity around financial management, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on core business activities. Since inception, the firm has served over 60 clients across nine different states in various capacities, including support during series funding rounds, employee onboarding, and operational efficiency improvements. Clients report cumulative savings of over 5,000 dollars annually in QuickBooks subscriptions and fees. Eric holds multiple professional certifications including QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor Elite status and advanced QuickBooks Online credentials, earning recognition as a 2024 Top 25 Up-and-Coming ProAdvisor.