Bookkeeping for Jackson Ward Businesses

Bookkeeping for Jackson Ward businesses. Restaurants, bars, retail shops, and service companies in Richmond's historic district.

Bookkeeping for Jackson Ward

Jackson Ward has a long history of Black entrepreneurship and business ownership. After decades of change, the neighborhood is seeing new energy again. Restaurants opening along Broad Street and Second Street. Bars and coffee shops filling old storefronts. Retail and service businesses setting up in one of Richmond’s most distinctive districts.

We’re small business bookkeepers based here in Richmond, working with businesses across Jackson Ward and throughout the city. Monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work, payroll, and the financial back office that lets you focus on running your operation instead of reconciling bank statements.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get financial statements that show where the business actually stands without spending your limited time in QuickBooks.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

Books that haven’t been touched in months or longer. We see it all the time with new businesses that focused on opening first and worried about the books later. We get you current and keep you there.

Payroll Services

Paychecks processed, taxes deposited, quarterly filings handled, W-2s issued at year end. Your staff gets paid on time and you stop worrying about whether withholdings were calculated correctly.

Virginia Sales Tax

Tracking what you owe and filing on time. Restaurants deal with food tax exemptions and mixed-use calculations. We handle the sales tax details so you stay compliant without penalties or surprises.

Jackson Ward Businesses We Work With

The businesses opening in Jackson Ward now are part of something real. New restaurants joining the established ones. Boutiques and shops bringing foot traffic back to streets that saw less activity for years. Service businesses and creative firms choosing a neighborhood with character over generic office space elsewhere.

We work with Jackson Ward businesses doing anywhere from startup revenue to a few million annually. Small operations that need professional bookkeeping but can’t justify a full-time hire. Owners who know their books are slipping and want someone reliable handling the numbers.

Restaurants and Bars

Restaurants are our specialty. High transaction volumes, tip reporting, food cost tracking, inventory management. Jackson Ward’s dining scene is growing and we know what these businesses need from their books.

Boutiques and Retail

Shops opening along Broad Street and in the surrounding blocks. Inventory tracking, cost of goods sold, sales tax compliance. Books that show which products move and which ones sit.

Service Businesses

Salons, fitness studios, wellness providers, cleaning companies. Worker classification, commission tracking, membership revenue. The specific accounting issues that service businesses deal with regularly.

Creative and Professional Services

Agencies, consultants, designers, and other professional services choosing Jackson Ward for its energy and proximity to downtown. Project-based revenue, client profitability tracking, and books that support growth.

Common Questions

Do you work with businesses in Jackson Ward?

Yes. We're based in Richmond and work with businesses throughout the city, including Jackson Ward. Most of what we do happens digitally, so your specific location in the neighborhood doesn't matter.

What's your experience with restaurants and bars?

Restaurants are our specialty. High transaction volumes, tip tracking, food cost monitoring, Virginia ABC compliance. We know what goes into keeping restaurant books accurate and useful.

I just opened a business in Jackson Ward. When should I get a bookkeeper?

Now is better than later. Starting with clean books from day one saves you the headache and expense of catch-up work down the road. We can set up your QuickBooks and handle things monthly from the start.

How much does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Starting at $199 monthly, depending on transaction volume and complexity. We quote a flat rate after learning about your business so you know exactly what to expect.

My books are behind. Can you help?

Yes. Catch-up work is common, especially for businesses that have been focused on getting open and running operations. We get you current and then keep you that way going forward.

Greater Richmond's Small Business Bookkeeper