Bookkeeping & Tax for Jacksonville Small Businesses
Jacksonville-based accounting firm serving Onslow County. Bookkeeping, tax, and consulting from our office on Ellerbe Court.
Built in Jacksonville
Our office is on Ellerbe Court, off Western Boulevard. We’ve been working with Jacksonville business owners since 2014. When clients call, they’re talking to people who live here, drive the same roads, and understand what it takes to run a small business in a Marine Corps town.
Jacksonville isn’t a generic small city. Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River shape almost every part of the local economy, from the rental market to the restaurant scene to the contractors building on and around the base. We offer bookkeeping, tax and consulting services built around how businesses here actually operate.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, books closed each month. You get clean financials and we keep them that way going forward.
Catch-Up Work
Catch-Up Work
Behind a few months or a few years? We sort through what’s there, fix what’s wrong, and bring the books current. Most clients we take on start with some version of this.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Federal and state returns for LLCs, S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors. Prepared by an Enrolled Agent with the bookkeeping done right behind it, so the numbers actually match.
Business Formation
Business Formation
Starting something new? We help with entity selection, state registration, and EIN setup, then get the books and tax structure right from day one.
Jacksonville Businesses We Work With
Jacksonville businesses share a few realities. The customer base moves on a rotation cycle, the local labor pool shifts with each PCS season, and growth often depends on how well you serve a community that’s constantly turning over. That affects how you price, how you staff, and how you read your own numbers.
We work with owners who don’t want bookkeeping to be one more thing they’re trying to handle at the end of a long day. The goal is straightforward records, on-time filings, and someone to call when a question comes up.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
From Western Boulevard chains to Court Street spots and the places near the base gates, Jacksonville’s food scene runs on volume and tight margins. We track food cost, labor, tips, and sales tax for restaurants, bars, and food service businesses across Onslow County.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and home services working on base, around Jacksonville, and out toward the coast. We handle job costing, sales tax, and the records you need for bonding and lending.
Medical and Dental Practices
Medical and Dental Practices
Practices serving military families and the broader Jacksonville community. We reconcile insurance receivables against collections so the books actually show what was earned and what was paid.
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Service members starting something after their last tour. We provide full-service bookkeeping alongside business formation, tax setup, and the year-round support that keeps a new operation on solid ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your office located?
402 Ellerbe Court in Jacksonville. We've been here since 2014 working with small businesses across Onslow County and the surrounding Carolinas.
Do you work with veteran-owned businesses?
Yes, frequently. Jacksonville has a steady flow of service members transitioning into business ownership. We help with formation, bookkeeping setup, and the tax planning that comes with running an LLC or S-Corp.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Starting at $225 per month. The actual price depends on transaction volume and how many accounts need to be reconciled. We quote a flat monthly rate so you know what to expect.
Can you handle IRS notices or audits?
Yes. Gina Bertone is an IRS Enrolled Agent, which means she can represent clients directly before the IRS. If you get a notice or end up under audit, we can step in and handle it.
Do I need to come into the office?
Not unless you want to. Most clients send documents through our secure portal and meet with us by phone or video. If you'd rather sit down in person, the office is open and we're happy to meet.
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.
