Bookkeeping for South Salem Small Businesses
Bookkeeping and payroll for South Salem businesses. Clean monthly financials and job costing for contractors and service businesses.
What We Do
We provide bookkeeping for small business owners in South Salem and throughout the Salem area. Monthly transaction tracking, bank reconciliation, financial statements, and the organized records your CPA needs at tax time. The accounting work you need to run your business without hiring someone full-time.
Our clients are spread across the North Shore and MetroWest. We work remotely with everyone, which keeps overhead low and makes scheduling straightforward. You get responsive service without paying for downtown office space.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, monthly close, P&L and balance sheet. Your books stay current every month without you spending weekends in QuickBooks.
Job Costing
Job Costing
For contractors and trades, we set up job costing that shows true costs by job and phase. Materials, labor, subs, and overhead tied back to each project so you know your actual margins.
Payroll Processing
Payroll Processing
Full payroll service including tax deposits, quarterly filings, W-2s and 1099s. Your crew gets paid on time, taxes get filed correctly, and you stop tracking payroll deadlines yourself.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Books untouched for months? We sort through the backlog, fix miscategorizations, reconcile accounts, and hand back a clean starting point. Most of our clients started exactly here.
South Salem Businesses We Work With
South Salem is a residential neighborhood, and that shapes the businesses that operate here. Contractors who renovate older homes. Service companies that maintain properties. Local shops and restaurants that serve the neighborhood. These businesses need accurate books but rarely have enough volume to justify a full-time bookkeeper.
We work with businesses doing $50k to a few million in revenue. If you’ve reached the point where managing the books yourself costs you time and clarity, we’re set up to fill that gap.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Contractors working on Salem’s older housing stock face unique challenges. We handle job costing, progress billing, and the financial tracking that helps you bid accurately and manage cash flow between draws.
Home and Property Services
Home and Property Services
Landscapers, cleaning companies, property maintenance. Businesses that serve homeowners across Salem and the North Shore. We track job profitability and keep your books ready for tax season.
Restaurants and Retail
Restaurants and Retail
Local restaurants, cafes, and shops that serve the neighborhood. We manage inventory costs, sales tax compliance, and the financial reporting that shows which parts of your business actually make money.
Professional Services
Professional Services
Consultants, creative agencies, and professional firms. We handle the bookkeeping so you can focus on client work instead of reconciling accounts and chasing down receipts.
Common Questions
Do you work with businesses in South Salem?
Yes. We work with businesses throughout Salem and the North Shore. Everything happens remotely so your specific location in South Salem doesn't limit our ability to provide good service.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $199 per month. Pricing depends on your transaction volume and the number of accounts. We provide an exact quote after reviewing your business.
Can we meet in person if needed?
We're based in Bellingham, about 45 minutes from Salem. Most work happens remotely through screen sharing and secure document exchange. But we can meet when it makes sense for the situation.
My books are months behind. Can you help?
Yes. Catch-up work is a regular part of what we do. We clean up the backlog, reconcile everything, and get your books current before starting monthly service.
Do you understand contractor accounting?
It's one of our specialties. Job costing, progress billing, retainage, change orders, W-9 and 1099 tracking. We set up your chart of accounts to reflect how work actually happens in the field.
Greater Boston's Trusted Bookkeeping Partner
The Next Step:
A Short Conversation
We'll ask a few questions, figure out what you need, and give you a straightforward quote.
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