About Paula Melton

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Helping Business Owners Get Their Books Right

23+ years preparing business tax returns

Running a business is hard enough—your finances shouldn’t add to the stress. I help small business owners stay organized, confident, and help them understand their numbers so they can focus on what they started their business to do.

I’m Paula Melton, founder of Melton Bookkeeping & Accounting Services. I work with entrepreneurs and growing businesses who are tired of guessing when it comes to their finances and want clear, reliable support they can trust.

I believe in doing things right, being honest, and making business feel less complicated. I genuinely enjoy bringing order to messy books and giving clients peace of mind.If you’re ready to get your books in order and finally feel confident about your numbers, I’d love to help.

Why Accurate Books Matter

When bookkeeping errors go unnoticed, they can create serious problems.
Inaccurate books can lead to:
• Overstated or understated income
• Missing deductible expenses
• Incorrect financial reports
• Delayed tax filings
• Poor financial decision-making

Experience You Can Trust

My background includes more than two decades preparing business tax returns and working with a wide range of entity types. This experience means I am able to identify issues that may affect tax reporting, including entity-specific requirements such as S-Corporation shareholder payroll and other compliance matters. I understand your books and can help you understand how your books affect your taxes.

Your Books May Need Cleanup

• Your QuickBooks balance doesn’t match your bank statement
• Your financial reports don’t make sense
• Your CPA has asked for corrected books
• Your income appears higher than expected
• Your expenses appear lower than expected
• You are unsure whether the books are accurate

What Makes My
Approach Different

I focus on entering
transactions, keeping
your books up to date,
and reconciling your
bank accounts. I do
that as well. You would expect that.
But, here is what else I do.

Why I Started This Business

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I have a lot of empathy for hardworking business owners
overwhelmed by bookkeeping—not from lack of ability, but lack of time and support.
I want to work with clients and provide books and financials that are accurate.  I want to be approachable.  And I want to help clients understand their financials.  But above all, I want to give business owners the most valuable thing there is… their time.
At the end of the day, business ownership should create freedom—not take time away from your family and the life you’re building.

We strive for

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What I Bring to the Table

My approach is detail-oriented, dependable, and built around clear communication. No confusing jargon, just straightforward, reliable support.

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Keeping your financial records clean and up to date

Helping you understand where your money is going

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Making tax time smoother and less stressful

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Helping clients understand what their reports are telling them so they can make business decisions with confidence

When you work with me, you’re not just getting someone to “do the books.” You’re getting a partner who:

What It’s Like to Work With Me

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Working With CPAs
I work with your CPA to ensure financials are accurate and ready for tax preparation.

I provide your CPA with an end of year “tax care package” that includes:

Are you ready to take charge of your finances? Let’s start with a free consultation!

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