
Expert bookkeeping, CFO oversight, & payroll services in Burlington NC, Roanoke Rapids, NC, Raleigh, and beyond.
Save time & money with Mainspring Accounting's virtual accounting solutions.

Professional Accounting Services for North Carolina Small Businesses
Expert bookkeeping, CFO oversight, and payroll services designed specifically for small businesses in Burlington, Greensboro, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Lake Gaston, and throughout North Carolina.
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Growing your business shouldn't mean drowning in financial paperwork. Mainspring Accounting provides professional outsourced accounting services that eliminate the complexity and cost of managing your books in-house. With over 30 years of experience serving small businesses across North Carolina, we handle your financial management so you can focus on what matters most – growing your business and serving your customers.
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Whether you need monthly bookkeeping, strategic CFO guidance, or reliable payroll processing, our virtual accounting services give you access to expert financial management at a fraction of the cost of hiring full-time staff.
CFO Oversight Services - Your Part-Time Financial Executive
Get executive-level financial guidance without the executive-level salary
Think of CFO Oversight as having a seasoned Chief Financial Officer on your team – but only when you need them. Instead of hiring a full-time CFO (which costs most small businesses $150,000+ annually), you get access to 30+ years of executive financial expertise at a fraction of the cost.
What CFO Oversight includes:
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Cash flow forecasting to prevent money shortages
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Budget planning and financial goal setting
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Growth strategy consultation and expansion planning
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Loan preparation and investor presentation support
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Key performance indicator (KPI) tracking and analysis
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Monthly financial review meetings to discuss your numbers
Perfect for: Business owners in Burlington, Greensboro, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, and Lake Gaston who want to make data-driven decisions, plan for growth, or need help securing financing but can't justify a full-time CFO salary.
Payroll Services - Employee Payment Made Simple
Never worry about payroll taxes, deadlines, or compliance issues again.
Payroll mistakes can cost you big – from unhappy employees to IRS penalties.
Our comprehensive payroll services handle every aspect of paying your team, ensuring accuracy and compliance while saving you hours each pay period.
What our payroll service includes:
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Accurate wage calculations and direct deposit processing
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Federal, state, and local tax withholdings and filings
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Quarterly payroll tax reports (940, 941, state returns)
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Year-end W-2 and 1099 preparation and filing
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Workers' compensation reporting
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New hire reporting and employment verification
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Employee self-service portal for pay stubs and tax documents
Perfect for: Employers in Burlington, Greensboro, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, and Lake Gaston with 1-50+ employees who want to eliminate payroll stress and ensure 100% compliance with ever-changing tax laws.
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Serving small businesses throughout Burlington, Greensboro, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Lake Gaston, and surrounding North Carolina areas
Every business is unique, which is why we customize our accounting services to match your specific needs and budget. Whether you need just bookkeeping, comprehensive CFO oversight, or our complete financial management package, we're here to help your business thrive.
Professional Bookkeeping Services - Your Books, Done Right
Accurate financial records that give you peace of mind and save you time
Stop spending your evenings and weekends wrestling with QuickBooks.
Our professional bookkeeping services ensure your financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant – so you can focus on growing your business instead of managing spreadsheets.
What our bookkeeping service includes:
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Monthly financial statement preparation (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
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Bank and credit card reconciliation
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Accounts payable and receivable management
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Expense categorization and tracking
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Sales tax preparation and filing
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QuickBooks setup, cleanup, and ongoing maintenance
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Monthly financial reports delivered on time, every time
Perfect for: Small business owners in Burlington, Greensboro, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, and Lake Gaston who want professional-grade financial records without the cost of hiring full-time staff.
QuickBooks Setup & Training - Get Your Accounting Software Working Right
Stop struggling with QuickBooks – let us set it up correctly and train your team
Many small business owners buy QuickBooks thinking it will solve their accounting problems, only to find themselves more confused than before.
Without proper setup and training, QuickBooks can actually make your bookkeeping harder and less accurate.
What our QuickBooks service includes:
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Complete QuickBooks setup tailored to your business type
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Chart of accounts customization for your industry
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Bank account and credit card connections
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Customer and vendor database setup
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Invoice and estimate template creation
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Sales tax configuration for North Carolina
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One-on-one training sessions for you and your team
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Ongoing support to answer questions as they arise
Perfect for: Business owners in Burlington, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Roanoke Rapids who want to use QuickBooks effectively without the frustration of figuring it out alone.
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