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Our Mission at Strategic Business Solutions is to help our clients grow and prosper by providing exceptional accounting services with integrity and passion. We serve select entrepreneurs and businesses that are:
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Let Us Join YOUR TeamIs your business an accounting firm? Likely not if you are on our site, yet many of you have personally taken on the role of an accountant in your business or assigned it to someone willing to give it a shot. Every business is comprised of many functional areas. You are the expert in your field – we are experts in accounting and financial management.
Strategic Business Solutions exists to help you achieve success in the way you define it.
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Our Team of Accounting Consultants
Over 30 Years Accounting Experience
Sherry Maule
President / Founder Senior Accounting Consultant Sherry founded Strategic Business Solutions in 2007 after recognizing a vast number of small and medium-sized businesses needed quality CFO/Controller accounting services at a price point they could afford. Sherry’s background in construction accounting affords her a unique perspective to the needs of contractors – she understands the intricacies of complex construction accounting and applies this knowledge to companies of all sizes and across all industries. She takes pride in providing reliable financial data that helps companies with business management, strategic planning, and maintaining positive banking and bonding relationships.
With more than 30 years of Accounting / Controller / CFO experience, Sherry possesses the high-level skills to “pull it all together” with an emphasis on business application and software integration. Sherry holds a BS from Kennedy Western University in Business Administration and Management. |
Michelle Carlson
Allison Johnson
Michelle Hopkins
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Our Strengths
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Client Testimonials
"Working with Sherry Maule has been one of the most satisfying experiences in my 35 years in the construction industry. During a very difficult period when we were transitioning from an outdated MAXWELL accounting system to a new VISTA system we were spinning wheels with other accounting services. Someone recommended Strategic Business Solutions and it was like a complete transformation. Sherry’s professionalism, expertise and honesty was instrumental in completing our tasks and we successfully implemented the new system. We continue to use her services to keep our accounting team trained and tuned up. She’s so easy to work with!"
— Ralph G DegliObizzi & Sons, Inc.
"Strategic Business Solutions has been instrumental in launching our business to new levels. Their accounting services, training and consulting practice has not only helped GES achieve our goals but created long lasting processes and procedures to keep us on track and focused to be relevant in the marketplace and sustainable in the competitive marketplace. The numbers do not lie! We have been able to grow our business from 6 million in sales to over 40 million in sales over the last 12 years while working with SBS. Most importantly, we have grown our talent base through educating them on how to utilize the systems and processes that SBS helped us to integrate. The knowledge of the systems and process that SBS has integrated into our organization is the backbone that has helped us to achieve these results."
— Guardian Environmental Services
"As a small business, Strategic Business Solutions has been a perfect fit for our accounting needs and business advice as well as support. Sherry and her team place customer satisfaction at the top of their agenda by taking the time to understand your business objectives and proving helpful and informative reports that can be easily deciphered monthly. They are the perfect support for your existing business or new venture with an extremely approachable and professional manner."
— Stylebug Corporation
“Strategic Business Solutions got us through a very difficult situation when our Corporate Controller suddenly suffered a massive heart attack. Sherry filled the gap and ensured everything kept flowing in our accounting department despite the challenge. We didn’t miss a beat thanks to her expertise and speedy response. She streamlined our processes, improved efficiency and helped us find a permanent replacement. I’m not sure how we would have navigated this loss without her assistance.”
— D & B Thermal
"Sherry and her team at Strategic Business Solutions have a wealth of knowledge combined with a matter of fact yet personable manner. They take the time to explain even the most complex of accounting matters in an easy to understand way. She has answered my questions and explained various tax related issues to me in a meaningful, non-technical way which allows our business to make the most informed choices. I would recommend them to those who are thinking of seeking a professional accounting service."
— Guardian Construction Company
"Highly Organized, Competent, Dependable, Caring, Knowledgeable, The Best! ...That is how I describe Strategic Business Solutions to my clients."
— Horst Insurance
"Sherry's professionalism and focus through a difficult software transition period has allowed County Group Companies and its various profit centers to achieve new heights in our internal financial reporting processes. The training she has provided has helped everyone here and without it I am not sure our administrative and management teams would be as well informed as they both are now. Your years of previous VISTA knowledge mixed with your ability to speak “new software English” is without question a service well worth its weight in gold. Further, your lead role as our KEYSTYLES and Global Spreadsheet Server implementer has taken the County Group Companies accounting department to a height I was unable to comprehend less than a year ago."
— County Group Companies
"Sherry, the owner of Strategic Business Solutions, became an immediate asset to my company the day she was hired as an independent contractor. Sherry's attention to detail, focus and ability to use various software programs saved me time and money that is difficult to truly measure. Strategic Business Solutions is appropriately named. The efficiency of my company is much, much better now than before our business arrangement. Sherry is prompt, professional and has a pleasant demeanor. She makes doing business an ease."
— John W Ford, RE/MAX Associates Owner
"I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your excellent bookkeeping and accounting services. We were trying to do the bookkeeping on our own and it was a mess! We were working all kinds of hours and falling further and further behind. You definitely had your work cut out for you and at first I was wondering if you would stick with us. I’m sure glad you did! Strategic Business Solutions has been worth every penny and then some! You guys are fast, efficient, honest, pleasant, and professional. State Line Machine will be your customer as long as you will have us!"
— State Line Machine Inc.
— Ralph G DegliObizzi & Sons, Inc.
"Strategic Business Solutions has been instrumental in launching our business to new levels. Their accounting services, training and consulting practice has not only helped GES achieve our goals but created long lasting processes and procedures to keep us on track and focused to be relevant in the marketplace and sustainable in the competitive marketplace. The numbers do not lie! We have been able to grow our business from 6 million in sales to over 40 million in sales over the last 12 years while working with SBS. Most importantly, we have grown our talent base through educating them on how to utilize the systems and processes that SBS helped us to integrate. The knowledge of the systems and process that SBS has integrated into our organization is the backbone that has helped us to achieve these results."
— Guardian Environmental Services
"As a small business, Strategic Business Solutions has been a perfect fit for our accounting needs and business advice as well as support. Sherry and her team place customer satisfaction at the top of their agenda by taking the time to understand your business objectives and proving helpful and informative reports that can be easily deciphered monthly. They are the perfect support for your existing business or new venture with an extremely approachable and professional manner."
— Stylebug Corporation
“Strategic Business Solutions got us through a very difficult situation when our Corporate Controller suddenly suffered a massive heart attack. Sherry filled the gap and ensured everything kept flowing in our accounting department despite the challenge. We didn’t miss a beat thanks to her expertise and speedy response. She streamlined our processes, improved efficiency and helped us find a permanent replacement. I’m not sure how we would have navigated this loss without her assistance.”
— D & B Thermal
"Sherry and her team at Strategic Business Solutions have a wealth of knowledge combined with a matter of fact yet personable manner. They take the time to explain even the most complex of accounting matters in an easy to understand way. She has answered my questions and explained various tax related issues to me in a meaningful, non-technical way which allows our business to make the most informed choices. I would recommend them to those who are thinking of seeking a professional accounting service."
— Guardian Construction Company
"Highly Organized, Competent, Dependable, Caring, Knowledgeable, The Best! ...That is how I describe Strategic Business Solutions to my clients."
— Horst Insurance
"Sherry's professionalism and focus through a difficult software transition period has allowed County Group Companies and its various profit centers to achieve new heights in our internal financial reporting processes. The training she has provided has helped everyone here and without it I am not sure our administrative and management teams would be as well informed as they both are now. Your years of previous VISTA knowledge mixed with your ability to speak “new software English” is without question a service well worth its weight in gold. Further, your lead role as our KEYSTYLES and Global Spreadsheet Server implementer has taken the County Group Companies accounting department to a height I was unable to comprehend less than a year ago."
— County Group Companies
"Sherry, the owner of Strategic Business Solutions, became an immediate asset to my company the day she was hired as an independent contractor. Sherry's attention to detail, focus and ability to use various software programs saved me time and money that is difficult to truly measure. Strategic Business Solutions is appropriately named. The efficiency of my company is much, much better now than before our business arrangement. Sherry is prompt, professional and has a pleasant demeanor. She makes doing business an ease."
— John W Ford, RE/MAX Associates Owner
"I wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your excellent bookkeeping and accounting services. We were trying to do the bookkeeping on our own and it was a mess! We were working all kinds of hours and falling further and further behind. You definitely had your work cut out for you and at first I was wondering if you would stick with us. I’m sure glad you did! Strategic Business Solutions has been worth every penny and then some! You guys are fast, efficient, honest, pleasant, and professional. State Line Machine will be your customer as long as you will have us!"
— State Line Machine Inc.
Join Our Team
WE’RE HIRING A PART-TIME STAFF ACCOUNTANT!
Who We Are:
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and part-time CFO services to clients primarily in DE, PA, and MD. Our clients include small-to-medium sized businesses in various industries, including but not limited to:
We use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, in addition to other specialized accounting software solutions that are industry-specific.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality service to every type of client. Our client base ranges from highly experienced to “I have no idea what I’m doing” kind of people. Whether they need just a little (or a LOT of) hand-holding or want us to handle it all for them, we are here to patiently provide everything they need.
We don’t do sloppy or lazy. We do it right the first time. This level of service translates into extremely loyal clients, which is why we are expanding.
The best part? We don’t prepare taxes, which means no tax season!
Why We’re Hiring:
Sherry Maule, our President & Founder, started Strategic Business Solutions in 2015 after seeing too many business owners struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Not because they weren’t great at what they do, but because they couldn’t get their accounting in order. So she left her full-time CFO position to start Strategic Business Solutions and begin making a difference.
Fast forward to today – we are growing! While the growth is exciting, we need another expert accountant on our team who can help us meet our customer’s expectations and maintain our high standards. Your role is important to help ensure an excellent work-life balance while maintaining the high-quality service we are known for.
How you’ll work:
Our office is primarily remote, which means we generally work from our home offices but can work anywhere with a secure internet connection and some privacy (to keep our screens and conversations confidential).
We try to save as many trees as possible, so we operate primarily as a paperless office. All our deliverables are provided electronically to our clients.
The winter months are typically pretty busy for us. Other than that, our workload is quite consistent and predictable, month in and month out.
Who We Are:
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and part-time CFO services to clients primarily in DE, PA, and MD. Our clients include small-to-medium sized businesses in various industries, including but not limited to:
- Construction
- Real Estate
- Automotive & Machinery Repair
- Retail
- Human Resource Services
- Cleaning Services
- Farming
- Mental Health Therapists
- Nonprofit Organizations
We use QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online, in addition to other specialized accounting software solutions that are industry-specific.
We pride ourselves on providing high-quality service to every type of client. Our client base ranges from highly experienced to “I have no idea what I’m doing” kind of people. Whether they need just a little (or a LOT of) hand-holding or want us to handle it all for them, we are here to patiently provide everything they need.
We don’t do sloppy or lazy. We do it right the first time. This level of service translates into extremely loyal clients, which is why we are expanding.
The best part? We don’t prepare taxes, which means no tax season!
Why We’re Hiring:
Sherry Maule, our President & Founder, started Strategic Business Solutions in 2015 after seeing too many business owners struggling to keep their businesses afloat. Not because they weren’t great at what they do, but because they couldn’t get their accounting in order. So she left her full-time CFO position to start Strategic Business Solutions and begin making a difference.
Fast forward to today – we are growing! While the growth is exciting, we need another expert accountant on our team who can help us meet our customer’s expectations and maintain our high standards. Your role is important to help ensure an excellent work-life balance while maintaining the high-quality service we are known for.
How you’ll work:
Our office is primarily remote, which means we generally work from our home offices but can work anywhere with a secure internet connection and some privacy (to keep our screens and conversations confidential).
We try to save as many trees as possible, so we operate primarily as a paperless office. All our deliverables are provided electronically to our clients.
The winter months are typically pretty busy for us. Other than that, our workload is quite consistent and predictable, month in and month out.
Like what you hear? Now let’s talk about you
Who We Are Looking For:
Are you someone who:
Are you someone who:
- Has an extraordinary grasp of accounting and bookkeeping?
- Is ambitious and self-motivated?
- Excels in seeing tasks & projects through to completion?
- Pays attention to the details?
- Loves to solve puzzles?
- Gets satisfaction from clean financial statements?
- Is always looking for a more efficient way to get a task done?
- Loves accounting but doesn’t want to take on the risk & responsibility of owning your own business?
- Is willing to create, document, and suggest improvements to processes and systems?
- Has the flexibility to work in a remote home office or in a team environment?
- Is committed to a high level of integrity and honesty?
- Is genuinely cheerful and brings joy to those around them?
- Creates spreadsheets because it’s fun?
If this sounds like you, then keep reading
About the Position:
Job Description – Staff Accountant
Employer: Strategic Business Solutions, LLC.
Title: Staff Accountant (part-time)
Category: Exempt
Pay range: $18-$25 per hour
Location: Primarily Remote (must be eligible to work in the United States)
Estimated hours: 10 hours per week, with potential for increased hours as client base builds.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a trustworthy and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to take charge of various accounting tasks and projects. You will be responsible for recording financial transactions and maintaining an accurate general ledger for a variety of clients including sole proprietors, LLCs, corporations, and non-profits. You will also be responsible for processing payroll, various AP and AR functions, filing sales & use taxes, filing gross receipts taxes, and generating reports for the client. Our ideal candidate strives for efficiency, accuracy, and works well in a remote or team environment.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Recurring Services
Project Services
Requirements and Qualifications
Job Description – Staff Accountant
Employer: Strategic Business Solutions, LLC.
Title: Staff Accountant (part-time)
Category: Exempt
Pay range: $18-$25 per hour
Location: Primarily Remote (must be eligible to work in the United States)
Estimated hours: 10 hours per week, with potential for increased hours as client base builds.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a trustworthy and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to take charge of various accounting tasks and projects. You will be responsible for recording financial transactions and maintaining an accurate general ledger for a variety of clients including sole proprietors, LLCs, corporations, and non-profits. You will also be responsible for processing payroll, various AP and AR functions, filing sales & use taxes, filing gross receipts taxes, and generating reports for the client. Our ideal candidate strives for efficiency, accuracy, and works well in a remote or team environment.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Recurring Services
- Monthly bookkeeping for clients which may include but is not limited to:
- Prepare and file sales & use tax returns
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements
- Processing payroll and ensuring payroll taxes are filed and paid on time
- Verify the accuracy of financial statements
- Maintain accurate general ledger
- Various AR and AP functions
- Prepare financial statements and other various reports
- Using manual data entry processes, where appropriate.
- Oversee bookkeeping automation, including bank and credit card feeds, bank rules, and transactions from 3rd party apps.
- Ensure all transactions are properly classified, authorized, and documented according to proper procedures.
- Inquire about transactions with incomplete information; following up until that information is obtained.
- Make suggestions about opportunities for further bookkeeping automation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Project Services
- Clean up accounting systems for new clients: Reconcile bank, merchant, and credit card accounts; correct incomplete and vague transactions; add classifications such as Class, Item, or Location; exercise judgment to standardize and simplify lists of names.
- Participate in accounting system conversion and consolidation projects by reconciling bank, merchant, and credit card accounts in the new system; apply payments to invoices and to bills; confirm the balances from the source file tie out to the balances in the new file; import/export data & lists; complete similar tasks necessary to fully complete the conversion or consolidation.
- Complete special projects such as investigate, troubleshoot, and correct Undeposited Funds account balances, clearing account balances, customer & vendor balance details, and others, resulting in organized and logical financial information.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or relevant field preferred.
- 3+ years of accounting experience.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Desktop, and QuickBooks Online.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of payroll, bookkeeping, and GAAP.
- Commitment to learning.
- QBO ProAdvisor Certified preferred but not required:
