First of all, if you're new to accounting, it's a good idea to go with software that's well established and popular. When you start out, you'll likely need some help from an outside accountant to figure out how to record transactions properly. One of the main reasons businesses fail is because there isn't a good bookkeeping system in place that would provide warning signs the business could run out of cash.
Choosing an accounting software doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some questions to focus on when selecting one.