Bookkeeping & QuickBooks®

Professional Bookkeeping Services for Maryland Small Businesses

As a small business owner, your goal is serving your customers and growing your company. While accurate bookkeeping is the bedrock of a healthy business, it can quickly become a time-consuming and overwhelming task. That's where we come in.

Thackston & Associates LLC, provides reliable, detail-oriented bookkeeping services designed specifically for small businesses in Maryland. As a fellow small business owner located right here on Main Street in Westminster, our accounting firm has been personally invested in the success of our local community for over 35 years. 

Let us handle your financials so you can focus on what you do best. Contact us for a free and confidential consultation for your business’s accounting needs.

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The Foundation of Smart Decisions: What is Bookkeeping?

Effective bookkeeping is about more than just recording transactions; it's about creating a clear and accurate financial story for your business. This financial clarity is essential for making informed, strategic decisions. Our job is to manage this process meticulously.

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Our bookkeeping services include:

• Maintaining and organizing all financial records
• Reconciling bank and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy
• Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Preparing key financial statements, such as the Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet
• Monitoring cash flow to help you manage your working capital effectively

Flexible QuickBooks® Services

Our certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisors are prepared to provide as much or as little support as you need. We meet you where you are, whether you're a brand-new user or looking to optimize an existing account.

Our QuickBooks® services include:

1. Initial Setup and Customization: We handle the complete setup of your QuickBooks account. This includes creating a custom chart of accounts, linking your bank and credit card accounts, establishing invoicing templates, and configuring payroll to meet the needs of your business.
2. Ongoing Management and Support: We can act as your outsourced bookkeeper, managing your account on a recurring basis. This includes reconciling accounts, generating financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and troubleshooting any technical issues that arise.
3. Comprehensive Training: We empower you and your team to use QuickBooks confidently. We provide one-on-one or group training sessions customized to your specific questions and daily tasks, ensuring you can take full advantage of the software’s features.

Whether you are migrating from paper ledgers or looking for more support with your current software, our team has the expertise to help.

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Local Support with Virtual Flexibility

Based in Westminster, MD, we take great pride in providing personal, face-to-face service to businesses throughout Carroll County, Frederick County, Howard County, and the surrounding areas. We believe in the power of a local partnership and are always available to meet and discuss your business's financial health.

At the same time, we leverage modern technology to offer fully virtual bookkeeping services. No matter where your business is located, you can receive the same dedicated and reliable service from our team remotely.

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The Thackston & Associates Difference: A Partner, Not Just a Provider

Purchasing QuickBooks is not a guarantee of success. An incomplete setup can lead to inaccurate reports, compliance issues, and countless hours of frustration. This is where the guidance of a Certified ProAdvisor who is also a CPA becomes invaluable.

As a local firm in Westminster, we understand the specific challenges and opportunities that Maryland business owners face. You don't have to manage the financial details alone. A partnership with a reliable, local accounting firm can provide the support and clarity you need to thrive.

Contact Thackston & Associates today to schedule a free, confidential consultation. Let's talk about your business and how our bookkeeping services can help you achieve your goals.