A small-business accountant
in Cleveland.
Monthly bookkeeping and tax preparation for Cleveland small businesses — from Ohio City to Tremont to everywhere in between. Flat monthly pricing. A real person you can email. Books current within 30 days — or your next month is free.
Serving Cleveland and greater Cuyahoga County.
We work with small businesses from every corner of the Cleveland metro. Everything is delivered remotely — you send us what you have, we do the work, you approve. But we know the local terrain: Ohio's municipal income tax maze, Cuyahoga County's local additions, and the Cleveland city income tax that catches every new owner off guard.
If your business runs in one of these neighborhoods (or anywhere in Cuyahoga County and the surrounding suburbs), we're a fit.
Curious what working with us looks like? Take a look at our services, see transparent pricing, or read about your first 30 days.
- Downtown
- Ohio City
- Tremont
- University Circle
- Detroit Shoreway
- Lakewood
- Westlake
- Parma
- Strongsville
- Beachwood
- Shaker Heights
- Rocky River
Sound familiar? Here’s exactly what we do about it.
“I have a shoebox of receipts and no idea where to start.”
Send us the shoebox. We build your books from scratch. Your first month is on us if we can’t get you current within 30 days.
“My last accountant took 8 days to reply.”
Yes, it’s written into your invoice. We track it. You see it.
“I’m terrified of an IRS audit.”
Three specific checks, every return, every time. Ask us to walk you through them on your discovery call.
Four services. Zero jargon. Real deliverables.
Monthly bookkeeping
“The shoebox problem”
Send us anything. We categorise it. You get one clean report on the 5th of every month.
Tax preparation
“The 11pm-Google problem”
Federal, state, local. Every deduction. We file. You approve. Nobody Googles “K-1” at 11pm ever again.
Quarterly tax planning
“The “am I paying too much?” problem”
Every three months we tell you exactly what to owe — and how to owe less next year.
Audit support & representation
“The “the IRS just called” problem”
We pick up. We prepare the paperwork. We show up with you. You are not alone in that room.
Hi, I’m Njock.
I co-founded NJ’s Accounting and Tax Services because small businesses deserve an accountant who answers the email. I’m QuickBooks-certified, working on my CFO certification, and I’ve spent enough years doing this to know what a bad quarter feels like.
When you email us, I’m the one who answers. Not a receptionist, not a bot, not a junior.
What actually happens after you say yes.
Free. No pitch. We just listen and tell you if we’re a fit.
Last 3 months of receipts, statements, and last year’s return. That’s it.
End of month: you get a walkthrough call and a clean report on Day 30.
One check-in call per month. No surprises. Ever.
Questions Cleveland small-business owners ask us most.
- Do you actually work with Cleveland small businesses, or is this just an SEO page?
- We work with small businesses across the Cleveland metro — every neighborhood listed above, plus the east and west side suburbs. All work is delivered remotely, but we know Ohio and Cuyahoga County filing rules cold. If we don't think we're a fit, we'll tell you on the discovery call — free.
- How does Cleveland's municipal income tax affect my small business?
- Cleveland has its own city income tax — a flat rate on net profits earned within city limits, separate from Ohio state tax. Ohio's municipal tax system means you could owe in every city where you work or have employees. During onboarding we map exactly which municipalities you owe and set the payment schedule.
- What do I do about Ohio sales tax and the Cuyahoga County local rate?
- Ohio state sales tax plus Cuyahoga County's local addition applies to most goods and some services sold in the Cleveland area. If you sell online, post-Wayfair nexus rules mean you may owe tax in states you've never visited. We map your actual nexus exposure and file where you owe — nowhere you don't.
- Can you handle Ohio CAT (Commercial Activity Tax) filings?
- Yes. Ohio's Commercial Activity Tax applies once your gross receipts cross a threshold set by the state — the exact number is worth confirming with us on your discovery call because it has changed in recent years. We handle the annual filing and quarterly minimums as part of Growth and Full-Service plans.
- Are you a CPA firm? Do I need one for a Cleveland small business?
- Njock is an accountant, not a CPA — which is honestly what most small businesses actually need. If your situation calls for CPA-level representation (Ohio Department of Taxation audit, IRS field audit, complex M&A), we'll say so upfront and either bring in a CPA partner or refer you out. No ego, no upsell.
- Do you have a Cleveland office I can visit?
- No — and we're transparent about it. We keep overhead low so we can charge $299/mo instead of $600. Every client works with us over email, video, and phone. If in-person matters to you, we'll tell you honestly on the discovery call so you can decide.
Three tiers. All-in. Every price is what you pay.
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Annual tax return
- Email support (4-hr SLA)
- Everything in Essential
- Quarterly tax planning
- Monthly 30-min call
- Dedicated advisor
- Everything in Growth
- Payroll for up to 10
- Unlimited quick-question calls
Ready to hand over the shoebox?
15 minutes. No pitch. Just a look at where you are.