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Bookkeeping for Elmhurst Small Businesses

Bookkeeping and payroll for small businesses in Elmhurst, Queens. Flat monthly rates, clean financial records, and a team that works with owners across the neighborhood.

Bookkeeping for Elmhurst Businesses

We provide full-service bookkeeping for small businesses throughout Elmhurst. Monthly transaction tracking, bank reconciliation, financial statements, payroll, and catch-up work when the books have fallen behind. Everything a growing business needs from its accounting without the cost of hiring someone in-house.

Elmhurst has one of the most diverse small-business communities in the entire city. Broadway alone is packed with independently owned restaurants, salons, shops, and service businesses operating within a few blocks of each other. These are owners working long hours who need their financial records handled by someone they can trust.

Monthly Bookkeeping

Transactions categorized, bank and credit card accounts reconciled, books closed every month. You get a P&L and balance sheet that actually reflect where your business stands, delivered on time without you spending your evenings on QuickBooks.

Catch-Up Bookkeeping

If your books are months or years behind, we start there. We organize the backlog, correct errors, and bring everything current so you have a clean starting point going forward.

Payroll

We run payroll every pay period, handle tax deposits, file quarterly returns, and prepare year-end W-2s and 1099s. Your employees get paid on time and your filings stay current.

Invoicing and Bill Payment

Customer invoicing and vendor bill management so money comes in and goes out on schedule. We track what’s owed to you and what you owe, keeping cash flow visible at all times.

Who We Work With in Elmhurst

The business landscape in Elmhurst mirrors the neighborhood itself. Walk a few blocks and you’ll pass restaurants representing a dozen different cuisines, hair salons and barbershops, grocery stores, cleaning companies, medical offices, and professional service providers. The industries are different but the bookkeeping needs overlap. Cash tracking, NYC sales tax filings, payroll for small teams, and records that hold up at tax time.

We work with businesses doing anywhere from $50K to a few million in annual revenue. Owners who have outgrown doing the books themselves but aren’t ready for a full-time hire. Our Bronx bookkeeping services fill that gap.

Restaurants and Food Businesses

Elmhurst is one of the best food neighborhoods in the city, and the owners behind those kitchens need more than good recipes to stay open. We handle restaurant bookkeeping including daily sales reconciliation, tip reporting, food cost tracking, and NYC sales tax filings.

Salons and Barbershops

The neighborhood has salons and barbershops on nearly every block. We handle booth rental accounting, commission tracking, cash reconciliation, and the payroll structures that beauty businesses rely on.

Cleaning Services

Commercial and residential cleaning companies operate throughout Elmhurst and serve clients across Queens. We manage payroll for crews, track contract revenue, and handle 1099 filings for subcontractors.

Retail and Professional Services

Shops along Broadway and Queens Boulevard, medical offices, consultants, and small firms. We keep the books accurate and the financials ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s tax season, a lease application, or a loan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with businesses in Elmhurst?

Yes. We serve businesses throughout Elmhurst and across Queens. Our office is in the Bronx, but most of our work happens remotely, so location is never an issue.

What does monthly bookkeeping cost?

Starting at $199 per month. Your rate depends on transaction volume. We'll give you an exact price after a short conversation about your business.

My books are months behind. Can you fix them?

Yes. Most of our clients come to us in that situation. We handle the cleanup first, then move into monthly bookkeeping so it doesn't fall behind again.

Can we meet in person?

Our office is in the Bronx, which is accessible from Elmhurst. Most clients prefer working remotely because it's simpler, but we're available to meet when needed.

Do you work with cash-heavy businesses?

Yes. Restaurants, salons, and retail stores often deal heavily in cash. We make sure all transactions are tracked, reconciled, and properly documented for tax purposes.

Your NYC Small Business Bookkeeper

The Next Step:
A Short Conversation

Tell us about your business and what you need help with. We'll ask a few questions, walk you through how we work, and give you an exact quote.

M&H Accounting Services is a Bronx-based firm offering bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services for small businesses across the Bronx, Westchester County, and all five boroughs. Led by Poly Fatima, who brings corporate accounting experience along with a master's in accounting and years of hands-on small business bookkeeping experience to every client she works with.

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