Bookkeeping Services in Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Shepherdstown runs on small shops, restaurants and a college calendar, and the busy months do not always line up with the bills. Scott Burke reconciles your accounts each month and sends clean financials, so you know where the money went before the slow season.
Shepherdstown at a Glance
- County
- Jefferson County, WV
- From Hagerstown
- About 15 miles south of Hagerstown
- Sales tax
- 7% inside town limits (6% West Virginia plus 1% Shepherdstown municipal)
- Local economy
- Shepherd University, tourism and small shops on German Street
Scott Burke does the work on every Burke’s Bookkeeping account himself, including yours in Shepherdstown.
Bookkeeping for a small college town
Shepherdstown was chartered in 1762, and it shares the title of oldest town in West Virginia with Romney. It sits on the Potomac in Jefferson County, about 15 miles south of Hagerstown. Shepherd University is part of daily life here, and many of the historic buildings on German Street now hold shops and cafés. The town has charged a 1% municipal sales tax since July 2017.
A shop, café or inn in town sees its sales climb with summer visitors and university events, then drop off. Monthly bookkeeping shows those swings early, keeps the 7% sales tax in its own account and gives you real numbers when you plan staffing or inventory.
Seasonal sales tracked
Monthly reports show how summer and the school year move your revenue.
Sales tax kept separate
The 6% state and 1% town tax are recorded apart from your income.
What your monthly bookkeeping covers
Reconciliations
Bank and credit card accounts matched to statements every month.
Monthly financials
A profit and loss statement and balance sheet after each close.
Bills and invoices
Accounts payable and receivable tracked so nothing ages quietly.
Your system or a new one
QuickBooks or whatever you already use, or Scott sets you up.
Working With Scott From Shepherdstown
Remote or In Person
Work with Scott remotely from Shepherdstown, or meet in Hagerstown by appointment.
A Flat Price
After a free consultation you get a clear scope and a flat price, with no hourly surprises.
Someone Who Picks Up
The person who does your books and taxes answers your questions. Scott has run businesses of his own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Shepherdstown business owners ask about bookkeeping.