Accounting & Consulting Services
My Accountant, LLC
Good records do not ensure your business will be successful, however, success is unlikely without them!
How do you want to spend your time? Dealing with paperwork or focusing on elevating your craft and building your business.
Every business needs to track its' revenue and expenses to document past activity and file tax returns.
As the business develops and expands, the increased activity demands a growth of the accounting function to:
run payroll,
invoice clients,
pay vendors,
handle taxes for sales, licenses, and property
along with a host of other needed functions.
Eventually, a higher level of operational analytics such as KPI metrics, budgeting and cash flow projections are required to develop a more profitable and scalable future.
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Carol provides ongoing accounting support designed to strengthen planning, improve visibility, and reduce financial stress. The work is built for clients who value an advisory relationship and want strategic guidance, not just compliance.
At every step along the journey, planning for the future is key for business owners who want clearer numbers resulting in better decisions which is why partnering with a professional is critical.
One size doesn't fit all so Carol provide various levels of virtual engagement to coincide with your growth path :
quarterly oversight and guidance:
accounting management:
virtual controller:
fractional CFO services:
Small business accounting made easy
Bean Counting (Accounting, Payroll & Virtual CFO)
Business owners who want clearer numbers—and better decisions—need more than data entry and end-of-year cleanup. Carol Zirkle is a CPA in Fairfax Station, Virginia who provides ongoing accounting support designed to strengthen planning, improve visibility, and reduce financial stress. The work is built for clients who value an advisory relationship and want strategic guidance, not just compliance.
Accounting services focus on creating reliable monthly information that actually helps run the business. That includes organizing transactions, reconciling accounts, and producing reporting that makes it easier to understand cash flow, profitability, and upcoming obligations. When questions come up—pricing, spending, owner pay, or tax impact—Carol helps connect the numbers to practical next steps.
For payroll, the goal is accuracy and consistency so business owners can stay compliant while avoiding surprises. Carol supports payroll processing and planning considerations that affect taxes, cash flow, and recordkeeping.
Virtual CFO support adds higher-level guidance for businesses that want a trusted sounding board without hiring in-house leadership. This can include forecasting, budgeting, KPI tracking, and decision support for growth moments like hiring, equipment purchases, new locations, or changing service mix. Instead of reacting to financials after the fact, Carol helps clients plan ahead with measurable targets and regular check-ins.
Clients appreciate a detail-driven, calm approach—especially when financial decisions carry real consequences. Decades of experience and an approachable style make it easier to discuss what’s working, what isn’t, and what to do next.
If you’re searching for Fairfax Station business accounting, Fairfax Station payroll services, or Fairfax Station virtual CFO support that stays focused on advisory value, reach out to schedule a brief call. The first step is understanding goals, current pain points, and the level of ongoing support needed.
Payroll Service
The main goals are timely, accurate and consistant processing and compliance filing. No one wants surprises or staff missing paychecks. You Don't Need to Pay for Unnecessary Bells & Whistles! A flat monthly base + a per payment fee covers these elements:
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Set Up, Pay Rates & Schedules
- Creation of your company's portal in the service bureau and filing required IRS authorization documents. Multiple rates and schedules can be established to suit your business.
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Onboarding & Direct Deposit
- Staff set up reflecting their personal data and employment parameters with personal portal to access pay stubs. Direct deposit link for staff pay established.
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Employee PTO & Benefits
- Tracking of paid time off based on your parameters. Handling of benefit deductions and garnishment withholding.
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Payroll Runs
- Process each payroll cycle per company parameters using supplied employee pay information.
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Tax Payments
- Automatic processing of accrued payroll tax liabilities using Federal & State electronic payment systems.
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Compliance
- Preparation and filing of required Federal and State returns for the required interval (monthly, quarterly, annually). Validation of social security numbers in the background.
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Reporting & Reminders
- E-mail reminders and notifications provided. Client reporting provided after each payroll run and each quarterly filing.
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Add On Options
- * Paper Check Processing and Mailing * Contractor 1099 Processing and Mailing