Bookkeeping for Columbia Small Businesses

Full-charge bookkeeping and payroll for Columbia, MO businesses. Get monthly reports and CPA-ready records without hiring staff.

What We Do

We are local bookkeepers who handle full-charge bookkeeping, payroll, and essential operational tasks for small businesses across the city. Monthly transaction tracking, financial statements, and year-end organization. The accounting work you need to run your business without hiring someone full-time.

Our clients are located throughout Columbia and Boone County. We work remotely with everyone, which keeps overhead low and makes scheduling straightforward.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, monthly close, P&L and balance sheet. Your books stay current every month without you spending weekends on QuickBooks.

Year-End Tax Readiness

Your books are prepared for a seamless CPA handoff. We ensure the records are clean, categorized, and audit-ready. Quarterly estimates are tracked so you’re not surprised in April. We work directly with your tax preparer.

Payroll Processing

Full payroll service including tax deposits, quarterly filings, W-2s and 1099s. Your crew gets paid on time, taxes get filed correctly, and you stop worrying about payroll deadlines every pay period.

Missouri Sales Tax

We handle the multi-jurisdiction rates and keep you compliant with state and local requirements without penalties from late or incorrect filings.

Columbia Businesses We Work With

Most business owners we work with fell behind on their books while trying to run operations. Tax season became stressful. Financial decisions got made on gut feel instead of actual numbers. The books turned into a problem instead of a tool.

We work with contractors, auto shops, salons, medical practices, retail stores, and service businesses doing $50k to $5M in revenue. If you’ve outgrown doing it yourself but can’t justify a full-time bookkeeper, we’re set up for that gap.

Contractors and Trades

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, general contractors. We handle job costing, progress billing, and the financial tracking that construction businesses need to bid accurately and stay profitable.

Auto Shops and Detailing

Repair shops, body shops, detailing services, car washes. We track parts inventory, separate labor from materials revenue, and handle the job costing that shows which services actually make money.

Salons and Wellness

Hair salons, barber shops, spas, fitness studios. We handle booth rental accounting, tip reporting, membership revenue, and the worker classification issues beauty and wellness businesses deal with.

Medical and Dental Practices

Clinics, dental offices, chiropractic practices, therapy providers. We manage insurance receivables, patient balances, and the revenue recognition timing that makes healthcare accounting different from other service businesses.

Common Questions

Do you serve businesses throughout Columbia?

Yes. We work with businesses located in Columbia and the immediate surrounding area. Everything happens remotely so your specific location doesn't prevent efficient service.

What's the cost for monthly bookkeeping?

Starting at $200 monthly. Your actual cost depends on transaction volume and complexity. We'll quote you an exact price after reviewing your business.

Do I need to meet in person?

Not required. We handle everything remotely, document sharing, communication, and monthly reviews.

How long does it take to get started?

Usually within one week. If your books are months behind, we start with cleanup work to get you current. If they're already in decent shape, we jump into regular monthly service.

What if my books are a complete mess?

We handle cleanup work for books that are months or years behind. Most businesses we work with started that way. We get you current and then keep you current going forward.

Full-Charge Bookkeeping for Mid-Mo's Businesses