ARI Connecticut Accounting & Human Resources

ARI, based in Glastonbury, Connecticut, provides outsourced accounting and human resources services to small and medium-size companies. The core argument is simple: organizations get a complete back-office function without the overhead of hiring and managing those roles in-house. That covers everything from routine bookkeeping to CFO-level financial guidance, and from benefits administration to HR compliance and recruiting. On the accounting side, ARI runs two service tracks. For-profit clients receive accrual accounting, accounts payable and cash management, monthly financial reporting, and optional CFO-level advisory support, priced between $3,000 and $6,000 per month based on transaction volume and complexity. Non-profit organizations get all of the same services plus cost allocation, grant management, annual audit support, and board of directors meeting support at the same price range. Companies that need lighter coverage can start with bookkeeping services from $600 per month, which includes cash accounting, monthly reporting, sales and property tax reporting, and tax compliance planning. Human resources outsourcing is the other primary offering. ARI handles benefits administration and implementation, employee relations, recruiting, and HR compliance and training. Monthly fees run from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on employee count, number of entities, and locations, with project work priced separately. ARI works with a range of client types: for-profit businesses including specialty contractors that rely on work-in-progress schedules and active cash flow management, non-profit organizations that need grant tracking and audit support, and labor unions. Their relationship with IBEW Local 42 spans more than 23 years, which is a meaningful signal of the kind of long-term back-office partnerships the firm builds. Client feedback consistently points to responsiveness, accuracy, and the practical value of having a CFO-level advisor reachable when complex questions come up. The engagement process is structured and transparent. It starts with an introductory call, moves to a face-to-face needs assessment, and then produces a written proposal with defined deliverables, timelines, and fees. Once engaged, ARI sets up systems, establishes processes, cleans up existing books, and then transitions to regular monthly service. Companies evaluating outsourcing their accounting or HR functions can request a free consultation through ARI's website to discuss their current situation and whether the firm is the right fit.