Free Accountant Timesheet Template in Excel
Create accountant timesheets online with our free generator, or download the Excel template. Track billable hours by client and project with auto-calculated overtime and billing amounts.
Online Accountant Timesheet
Log hours by client and project, track overtime, and print or save as PDF. Enable client/project tracking below.
Employee Information
Timesheet Period
Time Entries
| Date | Start | End | Break (min) | Regular | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Apr 13 | — | — | |||
| Tue, Apr 14 | — | — | |||
| Wed, Apr 15 | — | — | |||
| Thu, Apr 16 | — | — | |||
| Fri, Apr 17 | — | — | |||
| Sat, Apr 18 | — | — | |||
| Sun, Apr 19 | — | — |
Total Hours
0.00
Regular
0.00
Overtime
0.00
Total Pay
$0.00
What's in the Template
| Section | What it tracks |
|---|---|
| Header | Accountant's name, reporting manager, hourly billing rate |
| Period | Start and end dates for the timesheet |
| Daily entries | Date, weekday, client/project, start time, end time |
| Regular hours | Expected daily hours |
| Overtime | Hours beyond the regular schedule |
| Totals | Daily hours, weekly totals, total amount earned |
| Signatures | Employee and manager sign-off |
Built-in formulas
Daily hours calculated from start and end times
Overtime calculated when daily hours exceed the regular threshold
Billing amount = hours x hourly rate
Period totals for hours, overtime, and amounts
The template is fully customizable — add rows to convert from weekly to biweekly or monthly. Add columns for billable vs. non-billable hours if needed.
How to Use This Template
1. Enter accountant details
Name, manager, and hourly billing rate in the header.
2. Set the period
Enter start and end dates.
3. Log time daily
For each day, enter the client or project name, start time, and end time.
4. Review weekly
Check totals, verify client allocations, get manager approval.
5. Use for invoicing
Filter or sort by client to generate per-client billing summaries.
When to Use a Spreadsheet vs. Time Tracking Software
A spreadsheet works when:
You have a small firm (1-5 accountants)
Your team is comfortable with Excel
You need a simple, no-cost starting point
Consider time tracking software for accounting firms when:
You need to eliminate timesheet errors and reduce manual timesheet work
For a deeper look at how accounting firms can get the most out of time tracking, see our guide to accounting time tracking best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about accountant timesheets.
Yes. Add a separate row for each client or project worked on that day. The formulas calculate hours for each entry and sum them in the daily total.
Add a column labeled "Billable?" with Yes/No entries. You can then filter the spreadsheet to calculate billable vs. non-billable totals separately for invoicing.
Yes. Upload the Excel file to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. The formulas carry over.
Weekly is standard for most accounting firms. Submit by end of day Friday so managers can review and approve before payroll and invoicing deadlines.
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