Bookkeeping & Tax Services for New Hanover County Businesses
Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services for small businesses across New Hanover County. Local accounting support from a credentialed firm.
Accounting Support for New Hanover County
GMJ Accounting works with small businesses across New Hanover County, from Wilmington’s downtown riverfront to the shops and restaurants out on Wrightsville Beach and the businesses along Carolina Beach Road. We handle bookkeeping, payroll setup, sales tax, and the tax returns that close out the year. The work that keeps your numbers reliable and your filings on time.
Our office sits up the road in Jacksonville, and we provide small business accounting, bookkeeping and tax services in Jacksonville, NC and across the Carolinas. New Hanover County clients get the same direct communication and credentialed support, with most of the work happening remotely so we can move quickly when you need answers.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, books closed each month. You get a P&L and balance sheet you can actually use, not a spreadsheet you have to question every time you open it.
Catch-Up Work
Catch-Up Work
Catch-up bookkeeping for businesses that have fallen behind. Months or years of backlog, sorted and brought current. Most clients come to us this way, and we move them into a steady monthly rhythm afterward.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Federal and state returns prepared from clean books. We file the schedules your entity requires and keep documentation ready in case the IRS or North Carolina Department of Revenue asks questions later.
Sales Tax Management
Sales Tax Management
Sales tax rates, filing deadlines, and multi-jurisdiction tracking handled for you. We work with TaxJar so the calculations are accurate and the returns get filed on time across all the places you sell.
New Hanover County Businesses We Work With
New Hanover County has a mix that reflects its location. Restaurants and bars built around the tourism that flows through Wilmington and the beaches. Retail shops in The Cotton Exchange and along Castle Street. Healthcare practices serving residents who chose the coast to retire or raise families. Contractors keeping up with the construction that has not slowed down in years.
We work with the owners running these businesses day to day. People who do not have time to sit in QuickBooks every week and need someone they can call when a question comes up. Most of our clients are in that range where the books matter too much to ignore but the volume does not justify hiring a full-time accountant.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars
Wilmington’s food scene runs on tight margins and seasonal traffic. We handle restaurant and bar bookkeeping, including daily sales reconciliation, tip reporting, food and labor cost tracking, and the cash flow planning that gets you through the slower months.
Retail and Tourism
Retail and Tourism
Beach shops, boutiques, surf rentals, and the businesses built around visitors. We track inventory, manage seasonal cash flow swings, and handle the sales tax filings that pile up when you sell across multiple channels and locations.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Construction, remodeling, roofing, HVAC, and the trades that keep up with growth across the county. We track labor and materials by project so you know which jobs actually made money and which ones cost you more than they brought in.
Medical and Dental Practices
Medical and Dental Practices
Clinics, dental offices, chiropractors, and therapy providers across Wilmington. We manage insurance receivables, patient balances, and the revenue timing that makes healthcare accounting different from a typical service business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses throughout New Hanover County?
Yes. Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and the unincorporated parts of the county. We work remotely with most clients, which means your exact location does not affect service.
How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $225 per month. The final number depends on your expense volume and the complexity of your accounts. We provide a flat monthly quote after a short call.
Can you handle both bookkeeping and tax returns?
Yes. We prepare federal and state business tax returns and keep the books all year so the returns are accurate. Gina is an IRS Enrolled Agent, so we can also represent you if a notice or audit shows up.
My books are months behind. Where do we start?
We start with catch-up work. We organize the backlog, fix prior errors, and bring your records current. From there we move into monthly service so you stay caught up going forward.
Do you work with seasonal businesses?
Yes. A lot of New Hanover County businesses run on tourism cycles. We help track cash flow through peak season and shoulder months so you can plan for slower periods without surprises.
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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