Restaurants, Retail, and Service Industry Accounting Services
Clear Bookkeeping & Tracking
Running a restaurant, retail store, or service-based business means juggling inventory, sales, staffing, and day-to-day expenses. Nichols Accounting provides accurate, up-to-date bookkeeping that helps you stay on top of all of it. We track sales activity, reconcile accounts, and categorize transactions so you have a reliable view of how your business is performing.
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Fractional CFO Services & Cost of Goods Insight
Many small business owners know their margins are tight but don’t always know where the leaks are. Through our Fractional CFO services, Nichols Accounting provides the strategic insight you need to understand your cost of goods sold and how it’s impacted by variables like vendor pricing, portion control, or service mix.
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Sales Tax, Payroll, and Compliance
Frequent pay rate changes and tip‑credit rules complicate payroll and sales‑tax filings. Our team monitors state and local requirements, files returns on schedule, and maintains audit‑ready records of tip allocation and service‑charge distribution.
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Sales and use tax filing questions? We have experts.
We also specialize in complex payroll with tools to manage employees and data, payroll, and payroll tax compliance, and all the things in between, to manage your core team, seasonal staff, and sub-contractors.
Accounting Services
Tax Prep and Planning
Fractional CFO
Reviewed and Audited Financial Statements
Booking and Accounting
Virtual Controller
Payroll and HR Services
Ready to Serve Up Better Margins?
Here's how it works:
1. Schedule a Call
Fill out our simple contact form or give us a call.
2. Discuss Your Goals
We'll talk through your current challenges and long-term vision.
3. Build a Roadmap
Together, we'll outline the most efficient path to your financial success.
4. Get Started
Our expert team will handle the details so you can focus on growing your business.
Industry Tools:
We configure POS, inventory, and payroll integrations that cut manual work and reduce entry errors.
Real‑Time Labor Data:
Live dashboards let managers adjust staffing before costs rise.
Margin Focus:
Item‑level cost tracking highlights profitable menu or product lines.
Full Compliance:
Timely filings and accurate records minimize penalties and audit risk.
