Small Business Bookkeeping that gives you your time — and your peace of mind — back
Kirkman Foster handles your monthly accounts, reconciliation, and tax-ready financials — so you can focus on running your business, not chasing numbers.
Trust Worthy
Kirkman Foster provides dependable, detail‑driven bookkeeping services for small businesses, offering accurate financial records, organized reporting, and consistent support delivered with integrity and professionalism.
Experienced
Kirkman Foster brings experience supporting small businesses with organized, accurate bookkeeping and financial record management, delivering reliable solutions that help owners stay informed and in control.
Professional
Kirkman Foster delivers professional bookkeeping services to small businesses, ensuring accurate financial records, organized reporting, and dependable support.
What we Do
Everything Your Books Need. Nothing You Don’t.
A Complete small business bookkeeping service built around accuracy, speed, and your bottom line.
QuickBooks Setup
Kirkman Foster helps small businesses set up QuickBooks efficiently, streamlining accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management.
Crystal Coasts Premier Bookkeeping Service
How Kirkman Foster Can Help Your Business
Most small business owners didn’t start their company to spend weekends reconciling bank statements. Messy books mean missed deductions, surprise tax bills, and decisions made on guesswork. Kirkman Foster delivers professional small business bookkeeping that keeps your finances accurate, organized, and always audit-ready. We combine dedicated bookkeepers with cloud accounting software to give you real-time visibility into your cash flow — without the overhead of a full-time hire. Whether you’re a sole trader, LLC, or growing startup, we tailor a plan around your business, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Areas We Serve
Wilmington, Jacksonville, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Emerald Isle, Swansboro, Cape Carteret, Havelock, Newport, New Beren, Beaufort, Hubert, Pelletier, Harker’s Island, Salter Path, Indian Beach
Crystal Coast Industries
Construction & Contractors
Restaurants & Food Services
Retail & e-Commerce
Tourism & Hospitality
💡 Satisfaction guaranteed
Monthly Bookkeeping & Reconciliation
We categorize every transaction, reconcile your bank and credit accounts, and deliver a clean, closed set of beeks each month – on time every month.
Monthly Reporting
Your monthly reports—including the Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement provide steady financial clarity, helping you understand performance, stability, and cash movement with the calm confidence of a well‑charted course.
Tax-Ready Year-End Financials
We hand your CPA a complete, reviewed, tax-ready package – eliminating the last-minute scramble and the risk of costly filing errors.
Cloud Accouting via Quickbooks
Access your financials, anytime, anywhere. We setup your cloud accounting software so you always have real-time view of your business health.
Businesses We Serve in the Crystal Coast
Construction & Contractors
Healthcare & Medical
Restaurants & Food Services
Retail & e-Commerce
Tourism & Hospitality
Dedicated Bookkeeper – Not A Chatbot
With Kirkman Foster, you get a certified bookkeeper who knows your business. With us you get a timely response and skip the call center run around
WHY TRUST US
Built on credentials. Proven by results.
Kirkman Foster was created to give small business owners the financial clarity and guidance they need to navigate their finances with confidence, allowing them to focus on the craft and community they serve.
We provide reliable bookkeeping services for small businesses across coastal North Carolina, including transaction categorization, bank and credit card reconciliations, financial reporting, and ongoing support to keep your books organized and tax‑ready. With flexible monthly plans, businesses can choose the level of support that fits their size and complexity while gaining the peace of mind that comes from clear, accurate financial records.
What does a small business bookkeeper actually do each month?
As your bookkeeper, we record and categorize every income and expense transaction. Monthly reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts. Review your accounts receivable and payables along with delivering a set of monthly reports so you know where your business stands financially.
HOW IT WORKS
Clean books in 3 simple steps
Kirkman Foster is a full-service bookkeeping solution for small businesses and sole traders who need accurate monthly financials without the cost of commitment of an in-house hire. We specialize in service-based businesses, e-commerce sellers, contractors, and professional firms.
Our process starts with a free discovery call where we map your current financial setup and identify any gaps. From there, as your bookkeeper, we take over – connecting to your bank feeds, cleaning up your chart of accounts, and delivering reports you can actually use.
1 - Free discover call
We assess your current books, software, and pain points, No pressure. No jargon
2 - Setup & Onboarding
We connect your accounts, clean up your chart of accounts, get your books current – typically within 5 business days.
3 - Monthly Bookkeeping - Done For You
Every month we close your books, reconcile your accounts, and deliver your financial reports. You review and approve – or we handle the questions.
4 - Year-End & Tax Handoff
We package everything your accountant needs for filing – clean, categorized, and ready to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a small business bookkeeping cost per month?
Our plans start at $200/month for businesses with fewer than 100 transaction. Pricing scales with transaction volume and complexity. Unlike hourly bookkeepers, our flat-rate model means no surprise invoices – ever. Request a free quote for your exact number.
Is Kirkman Foster bookkeeping done remotely or in person?
We work 100% remotely using secure cloud‑based tools like QuickBooks Online. You share access safely, we handle the bookkeeping, and you can review everything from any device. While no in‑person meetings are required, all clients located within 75 miles are offered a monthly in‑person meeting for added clarity and connection, with video calls always available as an alternative.
What accounting software do you use for small business bookkeeping?
While we primarily use QuickBooks Online as our core cloud‑based platform, we also help evaluate and support other bookkeeping tools that may better suit your business—such as Digits, Sage 50, FreshBooks, and Wave. If you’re already using one of these systems, we can plug in immediately. If not, we handle setup or migration as part of onboarding to ensure a smooth transition.
What's the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?
Bookkeeping is the day-to-day recording and categorizing of financial transactions. Accounting uses those records to interpret, analyze, and report on your financial health – and typically handle tax filing. Kirkman Foster handles the bookkeeping, your CPA handles the accounting. We work seamlessly alongside your accountant.
How do I switch my bookkeeping to Kirkman Foster if my books are a mess?
That’s one of the most common situations we handle. We offer catch-up bookkeeping to bring your records current – whether you’re a few months or a few years behind. Start with a free discovery call and we’ll scope to catch-up project alongside your ongoing plan.
How long does onboarding take?
Most clients are fully onboarded within 3-5 business days. We connect your bank feeds, review your chart of account, and begin the current month’s bookkeeping. If catch-up work is needed, we give you a timeline during the discovery call.
What if I need to cancel or change my plan?
We offer month-to-month contracts with 30 days’ notice to cancel. We believe in earning your business every month, not locking you into long contracts. your data is always yours and we’ll export everything clearly if you ever need to leave.
Contact Us
Contact Kirkman Foster Bookkeeping to simplify your finances, stay organized, and get expert support for your small business accounting needs.