Bookkeeping and Tax Services for Newport, NC
Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services for Newport small businesses. Clean books, on-time filings, and clear answers from a local accounting firm.
Newport Accounting and Bookkeeping
GMJ Accounting provides small business accounting, bookkeeping and tax services in Jacksonville, NC and the surrounding communities, including Newport and the rest of Carteret County. Monthly bookkeeping, payroll setup, tax preparation, and catch-up work for businesses that have fallen behind.
Newport sits between Jacksonville and the Crystal Coast, with Cherry Point right next door. That means a lot of military families, a lot of contractors building homes, and a lot of small operators serving the local community. Different businesses, same need for accurate books and someone who picks up the phone.
Monthly Bookkeeping
Monthly Bookkeeping
Full-service bookkeeping with transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, and monthly reports delivered. You see where the business stands without spending nights on QuickBooks.
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Catch-Up Bookkeeping
Months or years behind? We clean up the backlog, get the records reconciled, and bring everything current. After that, we keep you on a monthly schedule so it doesn’t pile up again.
Business Tax Returns
Business Tax Returns
Federal and state business returns prepared and filed. Because we already know your books, tax season turns into a handoff instead of a scramble for missing receipts and bank statements.
IRS Representation
IRS Representation
Gina Bertone is an IRS Enrolled Agent. If a notice shows up in your mailbox or the IRS opens an audit, we respond directly so you’re not trying to figure it out on your own.
Newport Businesses We Work With
Most of the Newport business owners we hear from started by doing their own books. It worked for a while, then jobs picked up, employees came on, and the bookkeeping kept getting pushed to the bottom of the list. By the time tax season hit, the records were a mess and decisions were getting made on gut feel.
We work with contractors, restaurants, home service companies, retail shops, and professional offices doing roughly $100K to $3M in revenue. Big enough to need real accounting support, not big enough to justify a full-time hire.
Contractors and Trades
Contractors and Trades
Home builders, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general contractors working across Newport and the Crystal Coast. We track jobs, separate labor from materials, and keep your books in shape for bonding and lending.
Restaurants and Food Service
Restaurants and Food Service
Cafes, seafood spots, and food trucks serving Newport, Morehead City, and the surrounding area. Restaurant bookkeeping with daily sales reconciliation, tip reporting, and food cost tracking that hospitality businesses need.
Home Services
Home Services
Lawn care, pest control, cleaning, pool service, marine maintenance. Route-based businesses with high transaction counts need books that keep up. We handle the volume so you can focus on the next stop.
Professional and Local Services
Professional and Local Services
Consultants, agents, small offices, and family-run shops along Howard Boulevard and around town. We keep the books current and the tax filings on time so you can run the business instead of the back office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with businesses based in Newport?
Yes. We're in Jacksonville, a short drive up Highway 24, and we work with small businesses across Newport, Cherry Point, Morehead City, and the rest of Carteret County. Most of the work happens remotely, so your exact location is not a barrier.
What does monthly bookkeeping cost?
Full-service bookkeeping starts at $225 per month. The final number depends on transaction volume and complexity. We'll quote a flat monthly rate after looking at your books so there are no surprises.
My books are months behind. Can you still help?
Yes. Catch-up work is a regular part of what we do. We clean up the backlog, get your records current, then move you into a monthly schedule so it stays that way.
Can you handle our taxes too?
Yes. Gina Bertone is an IRS Enrolled Agent. We prepare federal and state business returns, file on time, and if the IRS sends a notice or starts an audit, we represent you directly.
Do you handle North Carolina sales tax?
Yes. We track what you collect, file with the state, and keep you current with rate changes so you don't end up paying penalties for late or incorrect filings.
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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