Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Beaufort Businesses
Bookkeeping, tax, and accounting for Beaufort small businesses. Clean books, on-time filings, and practical guidance year-round.
Accounting Services for Beaufort
Beaufort is a small town with a lot of small businesses behind the scenes. Waterfront restaurants on Front Street, boutique shops, charter operators, marinas, B&B owners, contractors building and renovating along the coast. Most of these owners do not have an accounting department. They handle the books on weekends or hand a shoebox of receipts to a preparer once a year.
We provide bookkeeping, tax and consulting services for those owners. Monthly transaction work, reconciliations, payroll support, and tax preparation handled by an Enrolled Agent. Records stay current through the year so tax season is a handoff instead of a scramble.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Monthly transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliation, and clean financial reports. You get a P&L and balance sheet every month that actually reflect what is happening in the business.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
If the books are six months or two years behind, we bring them current. We sort backlogged transactions, fix prior categorization mistakes, and reconcile accounts so you have a starting point you can trust.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Federal and state returns prepared by an Enrolled Agent. Because we maintain your books all year, the return reflects what actually happened, not what we can piece together from bank statements in March.
Sales Tax Management
Sales Tax Management
North Carolina sales tax handled through TaxJar, with the right rates applied across product categories and locations. Filings go out on time so you stay clear of penalties from the Department of Revenue.
Beaufort Businesses We Work With
Most clients come to us because the books fell behind, a tax notice arrived, or the business grew past the point where the owner could keep up with the financial side after hours. The work that used to take an hour on a Sunday turned into a real burden, and the numbers stopped being reliable enough to make decisions from.
We work with restaurants, shops, marine services, contractors, healthcare practices, and professional service businesses across Beaufort and Carteret County. Owners doing roughly $100k to $5M in annual revenue who need real accounting support without bringing on a full-time hire.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes, and seasonal kitchens. We track food cost, labor percentages, tip reporting, and daily sales by service so you can see the margins behind a busy weekend. Hospitality accounting is a regular part of our work.
Marine and Charter Operators
Marine and Charter Operators
Charter fishing boats, sailing operators, marinas, and boat repair shops. We handle fuel and supply costs, captain and crew payroll, seasonal cash flow, and the equipment depreciation schedules that come with running vessels.
Shops and Tourism
Shops and Tourism
Boutiques, galleries, gift shops, and B&Bs around the historic district. We manage inventory accounting, sales tax filings, and the cash flow patterns that come with a busy tourist season followed by a slow winter.
Coastal Contractors
Coastal Contractors
Custom home builders, remodelers, dock builders, and trades working across the Crystal Coast. We provide construction job costing so you can see real profitability by project instead of guessing at the end of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses based in Beaufort?
Yes. We work with businesses in Beaufort, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and across the Crystal Coast. We handle everything remotely so your location along the waterfront or out on Highway 70 doesn't change how we serve you.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $225 per month. The actual price depends on transaction volume and the number of accounts. We'll give you a flat monthly quote after reviewing your books.
Can you handle seasonal swings in revenue?
Yes. A lot of Beaufort businesses run busy from spring through fall and slow down in winter. We track cash flow patterns through the year so you can plan staffing, inventory, and tax estimates around the seasonal cycle.
Do you prepare business tax returns?
Yes. Gina is an IRS Enrolled Agent with a Master's in Accounting. We prepare federal and state business returns and handle quarterly estimates throughout the year so April isn't a surprise.
What if my books are months behind?
We do catch-up work regularly. We bring prior months or years current, fix categorization errors, and reconcile accounts. Once your records are caught up, we move you into ongoing monthly service so it doesn't happen again.
Trusted Accounting for Small Businesses
First Step:
Start With a Call
Tell us about your business and what you need help with. We'll ask a few questions, evaluate your current situation, and let you know how GMJ can support your books, taxes, and day-to-day operations.
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