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As a small business owner you have more important things to do than to keep your own books. We take care of your books for you, so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits!

Each month or quarter we'll do the following things for you...


These tasks form the solid foundation of your small business accounting system. You can customize the package of services you receive by adding payroll, tax planning, tax preparation, or any of our other services.

Bank Reconciliation

Reconciling your business checking account each month allow us to keep your bank account, accounting, and taxes up-to-date.

Having us reconcile your account each month allows you to...

  • Identify lost checks, lost deposits and unauthorized wire transactions.
  • Detect and prevent excess/unjustified bank charges and ensures transactions are posted correctly by your bank.
  • Detect and prevent embezzlement of funds from within your company.
  • Know how your business is doing? You can't really know unless all accounts are reconciled and properly accounted for on your financial statement.
  • Manage your cash more effectively. Proper management of funds not only saves money, it makes money for you.
  • Protect yourself. By timely reconciling and promptly objecting to your bank about any unauthorized, fraudulent or forged checks presented to your bank and paid by that bank, you can relieve your agency of responsibility for the shortfall and transfer the risk to the bank. This reason to reconcile alone should be enough. Crime exists.
  • Sleep Better. You will sleep more peacefully at night knowing your bank accounts are reconciled, in balance and that all escrow funds, accounts, checks and disbursed funds are properly accounted for.

Income Statement

An income statement, otherwise known as a profit and loss statement, basically adds an itemized list of all your revenues and subtracts an itemized list of all your expenses to come up with a profit or loss for the period.

An income statement allows you to...

  • Track revenues and expenses so that you can determine the operating performance of your business.
  • Determine what areas of your business are over-budget or under-budget.
  • Identify specific items that are causing unexpected expenditures. Like phone, fax, mail, or supply expenses.
  • Track dramatic increases in product returns or cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales.
  • Determine your income tax liability.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet gives you a snapshot of your business' financial condition at a specific moment in time.

A balance sheet helps you...

  • Quickly get a handle on the financial strength and capabilities of your business.
  • Identify and analyze trends, particularly in the area of receivables and payables. For example, if your receivables cycle is lengthening, maybe you can collect your receivables more aggressively.
  • Determine if your business is in a position to expand.
  • Determine if your business can easily handle the normal financial ebbs and flows of revenues and expenses?
  • Determine if you need to take immediate steps to bolster cash reserves?
  • Determine if your business has been slowing down payables to forestall an inevitable cash shortage?

Balance sheets, along with income statements, are the most basic elements in providing financial reporting to potential lenders such as banks, investors, and vendors who are considering how much credit to grant you.

Maintaining a Clean General Ledger

The general ledger is the core of your company's financial records. These records constitute the central "books" of your system. Since every transaction flows through the general ledger, a problem with your general ledger throws off all your books.

Having our Amherst, Ludlow & Belchertown tax accountants review your general ledger system each month allows us to hunt down any discrepancies such as double billings or any unrecorded payments. Then we'll fix the discrepancies so your books are always accurate and kept in tip top shape.

Unlimited Consultations

We are always available to spend time with you so you fully understand how to interpret and utilize the financial information we provide. Our consultations are already included in our price, so please feel free to call us whenever you have a question or concern.

Contact Paramount Tax & Accounting Pioneer Valley for any Amherst, Ludlow & Belchertown tax related questions. We are happy to assist any way we can!

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  • Ian Lippincott
    As a freelancer, I've handled my taxes using online filing systems for years. However, when faced with complex financial issues and divorce asset division, I needed professional help. I found Jeffrey Heinze Fry of Paramount Tax & Accounting through a local search. His expertise, attention to detail, and genuine desire to build a working relationship made him stand out. Jeffrey's keen eye for missed credits and undervalued filings saved me thousands of dollars. He is sharp, direct, and works efficiently at a reasonable price. I plan to keep him as my accountant indefinitely. Bonus points for bonding over our shared love for a classic video game series! Highly recommended!
  • Wilton Schereka
    There are not enough stars I can give Jeff (Jeffrey Heinze Fry), at Paramount Tax & Accounting Pioneer Valley for the incredible work he did in helping us get our taxes sorted. He helped us file for this year, quickly, efficiently, and with great communication. I cannot recommend his services enough!
  • Sindhoora Prakash
    Had a tax consultation with Jeffrey and he was great - super patient, clear, and easy to talk to. He explained things in a way that actually made sense and didn’t mind going over my follow-up questions multiple times. Really appreciated how approachable and thorough he was. Would definitely recommend!
  • Caleb Langer
    Jeffrey was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was able to answer a lot of questions about tax situations that wouldn't be straightforward using an online tax program. I would recommend Paramount for your tax and accounting needs.
  • Karla Doherty
    Jeff has been a huge support throughout our tax process. He answered all my questions and helped us manage our way through any obstacles. He was always readily available and that helped ease any stress that may come with the tax process.
  • Marcus Davis
    Jeffrey is so thorough and knowledgeable. We had some interesting work and home changes this year to navigate, and Jeffrey's careful research helped us arrive at the right solutions for us. It's great to have that kind of confidence when dealing with taxes, and we look forward to working with him in the future. I highly recommend Paramount!
  • ANA CELIA ADLER
    Jeffrey is very nice dedicated.and team work oriented.
  • Juan Rincón
    Jeffrey is a great professional, a great human being, and his work is always done with great effort and quality.
  • Wayne Cranton
    Jeffrey provided an excellent, comprehensive, and professional service for a very reasonable fee. His communications were consistently prompt and responsive throughout our interactions. I was particularly impressed with Jeffrey's approach to explain, advise, and steer us through the process clearly and transparently. Highly recommended.
  • Gene Fry
    Jeff was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. He listened carefully to what I had to say and incorporated that into my return. Filing went smoothly.
  • Brian Terbush
    Jeffrey was very helpful in making sure I knew what all the forms I needed were to maximize my refund - and when I didn't know, he told me exactly where to look! Great, quick communication, and a very simple process to share your documents on a user-friendly site that was easy to navigate.
  • David
    Jeff's very thorough and systematic approach gave me a great deal of comfort that my tax filings were complete and accurate. He also provided exceptional value in helping me to navigate the complexities of reporting foreign assets. I will certainly be a returning customer.
  • Govind Srimathveeravalli
    Giving a shout out to Jeff and his services. Exceedingly patient, detail oriented and thorough service. Highly recommend if you are looking to save time on a regular filing or have more complicated filings.
  • Ayla Heinze Fry
    Jeffrey is a hardworking, highly intelligent guy with an eye for detail, and great at finding efficient solutions. He is one of the most fair and honest people I know. When he did my taxes this year, I was relieved because it was off my plate and in the hands of someone capable and trustworthy. Since then, Jeff has also given me good financial advice. In addition, he listens and takes into account what you say, is very clear and good at explaining if you would like to know more details, and has a good sense of humor. UPDATE: Jeffrey prepared my taxes this year, and it was a quick and easy process. I'm relieved to have them done ahead of schedule!
  • Indiana Espinal
    I had the best experience! He is very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly every time I asked him questions. I strongly recommend him!
  • Jill Card
    Jeffrey was thorough, efficient and very reasonable preparing and filing my 2024 returns. I heartily recommend.
  • Jane Heinze-Fry
    Jeffrey has particular strengths in his ability to work with numbers and his personal integrity, real assets in a tax preparer. In working with us, he not only analyzed and prepared our documents, but also listened carefully to our questions about tax implications for our decision-making about whether to install solar panels. And he took the initiative to investigate a possibility that we might be eligible for a Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Jeff goes the extra mile.
  • Lawrence Kluttz
    Jeffrey is terrific! He helped us navigate a couple of challenging tax issues, and he was knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the process. We look forward to working with him again!
  • Lori Johnson
    Jeffrey Heinze Fry was a pleasure to work with. He did a great job with our tax return, was very knowledgeable, and made the process easy. Would highly recommend!
  • Mike Jones
    Jeffrey is responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and accessible. He is easy to work with and takes times to answer questions and double-check his work.
  • Ian Lippincott
    As a freelancer, I've handled my taxes using online filing systems for years. However, when faced with complex financial issues and divorce asset division, I needed professional help. I found Jeffrey Heinze Fry of Paramount Tax & Accounting through a local search. His expertise, attention to detail, and genuine desire to build a working relationship made him stand out. Jeffrey's keen eye for missed credits and undervalued filings saved me thousands of dollars. He is sharp, direct, and works efficiently at a reasonable price. I plan to keep him as my accountant indefinitely. Bonus points for bonding over our shared love for a classic video game series! Highly recommended!
  • Wilton Schereka
    There are not enough stars I can give Jeff (Jeffrey Heinze Fry), at Paramount Tax & Accounting Pioneer Valley for the incredible work he did in helping us get our taxes sorted. He helped us file for this year, quickly, efficiently, and with great communication. I cannot recommend his services enough!
  • Sindhoora Prakash
    Had a tax consultation with Jeffrey and he was great - super patient, clear, and easy to talk to. He explained things in a way that actually made sense and didn’t mind going over my follow-up questions multiple times. Really appreciated how approachable and thorough he was. Would definitely recommend!
  • Caleb Langer
    Jeffrey was very helpful and knowledgeable. He was able to answer a lot of questions about tax situations that wouldn't be straightforward using an online tax program. I would recommend Paramount for your tax and accounting needs.
  • Karla Doherty
    Jeff has been a huge support throughout our tax process. He answered all my questions and helped us manage our way through any obstacles. He was always readily available and that helped ease any stress that may come with the tax process.
  • Marcus Davis
    Jeffrey is so thorough and knowledgeable. We had some interesting work and home changes this year to navigate, and Jeffrey's careful research helped us arrive at the right solutions for us. It's great to have that kind of confidence when dealing with taxes, and we look forward to working with him in the future. I highly recommend Paramount!
  • ANA CELIA ADLER
    Jeffrey is very nice dedicated.and team work oriented.
  • Juan Rincón
    Jeffrey is a great professional, a great human being, and his work is always done with great effort and quality.
  • Wayne Cranton
    Jeffrey provided an excellent, comprehensive, and professional service for a very reasonable fee. His communications were consistently prompt and responsive throughout our interactions. I was particularly impressed with Jeffrey's approach to explain, advise, and steer us through the process clearly and transparently. Highly recommended.
  • Gene Fry
    Jeff was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. He listened carefully to what I had to say and incorporated that into my return. Filing went smoothly.
  • Brian Terbush
    Jeffrey was very helpful in making sure I knew what all the forms I needed were to maximize my refund - and when I didn't know, he told me exactly where to look! Great, quick communication, and a very simple process to share your documents on a user-friendly site that was easy to navigate.
  • David
    Jeff's very thorough and systematic approach gave me a great deal of comfort that my tax filings were complete and accurate. He also provided exceptional value in helping me to navigate the complexities of reporting foreign assets. I will certainly be a returning customer.
  • Govind Srimathveeravalli
    Giving a shout out to Jeff and his services. Exceedingly patient, detail oriented and thorough service. Highly recommend if you are looking to save time on a regular filing or have more complicated filings.
  • Ayla Heinze Fry
    Jeffrey is a hardworking, highly intelligent guy with an eye for detail, and great at finding efficient solutions. He is one of the most fair and honest people I know. When he did my taxes this year, I was relieved because it was off my plate and in the hands of someone capable and trustworthy. Since then, Jeff has also given me good financial advice. In addition, he listens and takes into account what you say, is very clear and good at explaining if you would like to know more details, and has a good sense of humor. UPDATE: Jeffrey prepared my taxes this year, and it was a quick and easy process. I'm relieved to have them done ahead of schedule!
  • Indiana Espinal
    I had the best experience! He is very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly every time I asked him questions. I strongly recommend him!
  • Jill Card
    Jeffrey was thorough, efficient and very reasonable preparing and filing my 2024 returns. I heartily recommend.
  • Jane Heinze-Fry
    Jeffrey has particular strengths in his ability to work with numbers and his personal integrity, real assets in a tax preparer. In working with us, he not only analyzed and prepared our documents, but also listened carefully to our questions about tax implications for our decision-making about whether to install solar panels. And he took the initiative to investigate a possibility that we might be eligible for a Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Jeff goes the extra mile.
  • Lawrence Kluttz
    Jeffrey is terrific! He helped us navigate a couple of challenging tax issues, and he was knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the process. We look forward to working with him again!
  • Lori Johnson
    Jeffrey Heinze Fry was a pleasure to work with. He did a great job with our tax return, was very knowledgeable, and made the process easy. Would highly recommend!
  • Mike Jones
    Jeffrey is responsive, knowledgeable, helpful, and accessible. He is easy to work with and takes times to answer questions and double-check his work.
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