Monthly Bookkeeping for Hagerstown Small Businesses
Most business owners fall behind on their books because the work never stops, and it never feels urgent until it is. Then tax season arrives, or the bank asks for financials, or you realize you have no idea whether last quarter was profitable. Burke’s Bookkeeping keeps your records current year-round so the numbers are there when you need them, and so does the person who prepared them.
Monthly bank and credit card reconciliation
Profit and loss statements and balance sheets
Accounts payable and receivable tracking
Catch-up and cleanup for books behind schedule
(717) 494-1473
What’s Included in Your Bookkeeping
Every month, your books get reconciled, reviewed, and closed out. No backlog,
no surprises at tax time, and financials that are ready whenever you need them.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Industries We Serve
Every industry runs its books a little differently. We know what to look for in yours.
HOW IT WORKS
Our Process
Three steps to books you don’t have to think about.
1
Discovery Call
We talk through your business, your current books, and what's actually causing
you trouble. It's free, and there's no pressure to sign anything.
2
Your Quote
You get a clear scope and price based on your transaction volume and what you
actually need. No hourly surprises, no padded retainer.
3
Setup & Cleanup
We get your accounts connected, bring any back months current, and fix what's
wrong from prior periods before it becomes a tax problem.
4
Monthly Close
Every month your accounts get reconciled and your financials land in your
inbox. The person who did the work answers your questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about working with us.
Who do you typically work with?
Small business owners in Hagerstown and the surrounding tri-state area, from
contractors and retail shops to service businesses and startups. If you're
running a business and the books have become a problem, you're the right fit.
contractors and retail shops to service businesses and startups. If you're
running a business and the books have become a problem, you're the right fit.
My books are months behind. Is that a problem?
No. Cleanup work is a normal part of what we do. We'll bring the back months
current and fix what's wrong from prior periods before it turns into a tax
issue. Behind is fixable. Ignoring it is what gets expensive.
current and fix what's wrong from prior periods before it turns into a tax
issue. Behind is fixable. Ignoring it is what gets expensive.
Do you work with QuickBooks?
Yes. We work in whatever system you're already using, and if you're not using
anything yet, we'll get you set up with something that fits your business
rather than something that fits ours.
anything yet, we'll get you set up with something that fits your business
rather than something that fits ours.
Do you handle my taxes too?
Yes. Bookkeeping and tax preparation happen under one roof, which means the
person who knows your books is the person filing your return. Nothing gets
lost in a handoff between two firms.
person who knows your books is the person filing your return. Nothing gets
lost in a handoff between two firms.
Do I need to be local to work with you?
No. Most of the work happens remotely, so we serve clients across Maryland,
West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. If you'd rather meet in person in Hagerstown,
that works too.
West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. If you'd rather meet in person in Hagerstown,
that works too.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your transaction volume and which services you need. The first
conversation is free, and you'll get a clear number before you commit to
anything.
conversation is free, and you'll get a clear number before you commit to
anything.