Bookkeeping & Accounting for Duplin County Businesses
Bookkeeping, tax, and accounting for Duplin County small businesses. Local support from an Enrolled Agent based in Jacksonville.
Duplin County Bookkeeping & Accounting
GMJ Accounting provides bookkeeping, tax, and consulting services for small businesses across Duplin County. Monthly bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll setup, and accounting support from a credentialed firm based in Jacksonville.
Duplin County runs on agriculture, trucking, trades, and the small businesses that keep its towns going. We work with owners who need their books done right but don’t want to add a full-time hire to make it happen.
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Full-Service Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping with transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, and clean reports delivered. Your books stay current without you giving up evenings to QuickBooks.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Months or years behind? We bring everything current, reconcile back through the gaps, and hand you a clean set of books. Most of our clients started exactly here.
Business and Personal Tax Returns
Business and Personal Tax Returns
Federal and state returns prepared by an Enrolled Agent. Books are ready, deductions are captured, and filings get out the door on time. No scramble at the deadline.
IRS Representation
IRS Representation
If a notice shows up or an audit starts, you have someone authorized to deal with it. Gina handles the correspondence and the meetings so you can keep running your business.
Duplin County Businesses We Work With
Duplin County has a working economy. Farms and ag operations across the county. Trucks moving product up and down I-40 and US-117. Family-owned shops in Wallace, Warsaw, and Kenansville. Contractors building and fixing things across the region. Each one has different books, but the need is the same: accurate records and someone who picks up the phone.
We work with owners doing anywhere from $50K to several million in revenue. Big enough that the books matter, not so big that a full-time accountant makes sense. That’s the space we fill.
Trucking and Logistics
Trucking and Logistics
Owner-operators and small fleets running freight along the I-40 corridor and beyond. We handle the bookkeeping side of trucking and logistics, including fuel tracking, settlement reconciliation, and the records you need for compliance and lender reviews.
Agriculture and Family Operations
Agriculture and Family Operations
Row crops, poultry, hogs, produce. Ag operations have seasonal cash flow, equipment depreciation, and tax treatment that differs from a typical small business. We handle the books and the tax side together.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
General contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and site work crews. We track jobs, manage payables, and keep your records ready for bonding, lending, and end-of-year tax work.
Small-Town Retail and Restaurants
Small-Town Retail and Restaurants
Shops, diners, and family restaurants in Wallace, Rose Hill, Warsaw, and Kenansville. We handle daily reconciliation, sales tax, and the reporting you need to know how the business is actually doing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses throughout Duplin County?
Yes. Kenansville, Wallace, Warsaw, Beulaville, Rose Hill, Magnolia, Faison, and everywhere in between. We're based in Jacksonville and serve clients across Duplin County remotely.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $225 per month. Your rate depends on transaction volume and complexity. We give you a flat monthly quote after a short conversation about your business.
Can we meet in person?
Yes. Our office is in Jacksonville, which is a manageable drive from most of Duplin County. Most of our communication happens by phone, email, and secure document sharing, but we're happy to meet when it makes sense.
My books haven't been touched in a while. Can you still help?
Yes. We do catch-up work for businesses that are months or years behind. We bring everything current, then move you into monthly service so it doesn't get away from you again.
Can you handle IRS letters or audits?
Yes. Gina Bertone is an IRS Enrolled Agent, which means she can represent you directly before the IRS. If you've received a notice or are facing an audit, we can step in and handle it.
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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