Accounting Services

Save Money and Grow with Accounting Services

Bookkeeping + Payroll

Accounting Set Up

Software Consultation

Proper financial management of your business will save you money in the long run. The businesses we have worked with over the years have grown because our accounting services helped them gain more control of their finances. We understand that it might be difficult to let go of the notion that you have to do everything yourself, but what you will ultimately gain is the freedom and flexibility to do what you do best.

Our Process

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Consultation

We learn about your business, your goals and your frustrations.

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Plan

We draft a plan for an accounting system that is tailored to your business.

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Set-Up

You get started with monthly bookkeeping services for a fixed monthly fee.

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Go!

You regain your freedom so you can grow your business.

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Bookkeeping

Monthly Bookkeeping and Payroll Services

If you want to save money on taxes and tax preparation, get a handle on expenses both now and in the future, and have an accurate financial plan for growth, ongoing monthly services are for you. We’ll put together a customized package of accounting services to meet your unique needs.

Payroll Processing and Reporting

Requirements for payroll processing differs from company to company and the timing of withholding taxes and liability deposits can get complicated. We help businesses with 1 – 30 employees avoid penalties and problems by optimizing payroll processes so that information is accurate and deadlines are met according to your payroll schedule

Sales and Use Tax Reporting

Did you know that every business is required to file an annual sales tax report even if you don’t collect any sales tax? For those that do collect and pay sales or use taxes, it’s sometimes difficult to know what is and is not taxable. We help you set-up your sales tax processes so that payments are scheduled, revenue is set aside for payments, and all possible exemptions are utilized to lower your tax load.

Accounts Receivable

Many businesses we work with create their own invoices and collect their own payments, but need an outside hand to set-up reports or collect on past-due invoices. We can step in to recommend strategies for managing AR, and to find the best way to bring late-paying customers up-to-date while avoiding a potentially emotional situation.

Accounts Payable

Would you believe that one of the biggest problems we come across with new clients is that they don’t realize they have double-paid some of their vendors? We are really good at catching redundancies which saves our clients a lot of money. We can also help you manage your cash flow by negotiating with vendors and planning monthly payments to match income.

Financial Statements

If you’re like most business owners, you want to have a firm handle on the financial performance of your company. We put the information you want right at your fingertips with monthly financial statements. We can generate profit and loss, balance sheet, and income statements that are in an easy to understand format you do not need an accounting degree to interpret.

Bank and Account Reconciliation

The biggest benefit to keeping your bank accounts up-to-date is that you know where your money is going. Our clients save money on tax preparation because expenses aren’t just recorded accurately, they’re categorized correctly to the business chart of accounts. It’s not unusual for us to pick up on possible fraud, and detect inconsistencies which also saves you money.

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Accounting

Business Accounting Setup

There are many powerful software tools like QuickBooks or Zoho for managing the financial life of your business. If you don’t get them set up correctly, however, you aren’t going to get the accurate data you need to make decisions and assess the financial health of your company.

As experts in the most popular software accounting systems, we can help you choose the software that is best for your company. We will customize your company chart of accounts, import customers and vendors, and set-up the reports that you’ll want to pull on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

This is for you if:

You want to create a firm, financial management foundation for your business.
You need help choosing the best accounting software to meet your business needs.
You need help to move from one software to another, or transition from paper to electronic systems.

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Accounting Software Consulting and Training

If you do your bookkeeping yourself or have someone on staff who is managing your finances, you can call on Payroll Solutions Plus when you want to improve your business processes, need training, or just get stuck.

We can give you an assessment of your current software set-up and provide recommendations for improvement. If you like, we can help you implement solutions and create a customized training package to help your staff get up to speed.

This is for you if:

You want to find ways to streamline your business processes.
You have specific questions or problems you want to solve.
You have a new employee taking over responsibility for bookkeeping.

Client Testimonials

Very Reasonable Rates

I recently hired Shannon to be my bookkeeper. She has been very accommodating to my needs as a new small business owner, is professional, and has a great attitude. She was able to tailor a plan for my needs and charges very reasonable rates.
I also know Shannon personally and have found her to be a reliable, honest, and has strong integrity.
I highly recommend her for your payroll and bookkeeping needs!

Darcy

I’m Completely Prepared Every Tax Season

Shannon answers all my questions thoroughly and accurately, even with some more challenging inventory! She has always been courteous and professional. She meets deadlines with no problem. My bookkeeping would be so stressful without her! I’m completely prepared every tax season and my CPA is happy with her work and how fast it makes his job go. Thank you, Shannon!

Abby

A Game Changer

Shannon has been a game changer in my fledgling business. This year I am prepping my taxes by running a few QB reports instead of fretting over an excel spreadsheet. I am so relaxed and it’s all because of Shannon! She is so willing to help and teach, which allows me to learn as well as delegate. She is also eternally patient and helped me clean up and input years of information, all without judging. Now I’m able to see my numbers so clearly and am set to budget and project more confidently going forward.

Lisa

Highly Recommended

Shannon has a no-nonsense approach to payroll, and will work tirelessly to make sure your books are in good working order. I definitely recommend her to save you from book keeping headaches!

Karina

A True Professional

Connected with Shannon on The Successful Bookkeeper page and she has been a wealth of information to me. She has taken the time out of her busy schedule to assist me with my first two clients. It is truly amazing to see women helping each other to succeed. A true professional and will definitely recommend her services to anyone I can’t assist.

Karina

It is an Honor and Privilege to Work with Shannon

Shannon brings a unique combination of business acumen, strategic planning, leadership and community relations, as well as a tremendous insight regarding the needs of her membership and the important role MainStreetChamber – Mankato continues to play in moving our economy forward. Shannon is a thoughtful advocate for the business community and brings energy and innovation to the chamber. It is an honor and privilege working with her.

John

Shannon is Great to Work with

Shannon is great to work with. She removes the burden of messing with sales tax which frees me to run the parts of my business I enjoy and am good at. I never would have known about nor taken care of all the important sales tax details if I hadn’t asked Shannon to help. Thanks Shannon!!

Tim "The Design Guy"

I Plan To Use Her Again in The Future

I am very pleased after hiring Shannon to help me out with my sales tax concerns. She made the process very easy for me and I plan to use her again in the future.

Kari

Shannon Always Exceeds My Expectations

I have used Shannon for a variety of services, and have always received service that exceeds my expectations. Not least: I have gotten QuickBooks advice from her that has saved me a lot of time (I was doing something the hard way!) managing one of the non-profits I work with. Thanks Payroll Solutions Plus!

Jeff

Easy to Work with Bookkeeper

Shannon has been a very dependable, easy to work with book keeper for my own business and my husband’s. She has the information all so organized at tax time that our CPA is grateful too! She has patiently taught me how to use QuickBooks for all my bookkeeping — including inventory tracking for many hundreds of products. Five stars!!

Abby

Shannon is so Willing to Help and Teach

Shannon has been a game changer in my fledgling business. This year I am prepping my taxes by running a few QB reports instead of fretting over an excel spreadsheet. I am so relaxed and it’s all because of Shannon! She is so willing to help and teach, which allows me to learn as well as delegate. She is also eternally patient and helped me clean up and input years of information, all without judging. Now I’m able to see my numbers so clearly and am set to budget and project more confidently going forward.

Lisa

Shannon is Great to Work With

Shannon is great to work with! Having her around frees us up to do what we love!

Nick

Shannon is Very Detailed Oriented

Shannon is a very detail-oriented person, who was conscientious in her work. She was friendly as a coworker and appeared to take pride in her job.

Michael

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