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Our Mission is to build stronger communities by empowering businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive - creating economic stability and lasting social impact.
Our Vision is to create a future where thriving businesses serve as the foundation of vibrant, resilient communities that empower individuals, foster innovation, and promote shared prosperity. |
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Our Guiding Principles
Strategic Business Solutions operates from a foundation rooted in Christian values. While we serve clients of all backgrounds, our commitment to excellence, ethics, and service is deeply shaped by our belief in Jesus Christ. Here's how we live that out....
1. Integrity Is Essential
We are committed to truthfulness, transparency, and accountability in all we do. We believe our work should reflect the highest ethical standards, as we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our clients and colleagues.
We are committed to truthfulness, transparency, and accountability in all we do. We believe our work should reflect the highest ethical standards, as we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our clients and colleagues.
2. Scripture Shapes Our Values
The Bible serves as our ethical and moral compass. It informs how we lead, serve, make decisions, and resolve conflict—with wisdom, humility, and purpose.
The Bible serves as our ethical and moral compass. It informs how we lead, serve, make decisions, and resolve conflict—with wisdom, humility, and purpose.
3. Stewardship Is a Responsibility
We view financial services as a form of stewardship. Whether assisting individuals, families, or organizations, we approach every engagement with the goal of helping others manage their resources wisely and responsibly.
We view financial services as a form of stewardship. Whether assisting individuals, families, or organizations, we approach every engagement with the goal of helping others manage their resources wisely and responsibly.
4. People Matter
We treat each person with dignity and respect. Whether interacting with a client, vendor, or fellow team member, we strive to create an environment marked by kindness, professionalism, and fairness.
We treat each person with dignity and respect. Whether interacting with a client, vendor, or fellow team member, we strive to create an environment marked by kindness, professionalism, and fairness.
5. Service Reflects Our Purpose
We believe our work is meaningful and impactful. As a company, we are here to serve—with excellence, reliability, and a mindset of purpose. Every task, no matter how routine, is an opportunity to do good and make a difference.
We believe our work is meaningful and impactful. As a company, we are here to serve—with excellence, reliability, and a mindset of purpose. Every task, no matter how routine, is an opportunity to do good and make a difference.
6. We Seek God’s Wisdom
As a team, we regularly seek God’s guidance through prayer and reflection. We are mindful that true wisdom comes from above, and we aim to make decisions that honor God, our clients, and each other.
As a team, we regularly seek God’s guidance through prayer and reflection. We are mindful that true wisdom comes from above, and we aim to make decisions that honor God, our clients, and each other.
Our Team
Sherry Maule
Founder & Chief Executive Officer |
Sherry founded Strategic Business Solutions in 2007 with one goal in mind: to help small and midsized businesses thrive. She saw that many owners were experts in their trade but lacked the financial systems and insights needed to grow with confidence. That inspired her to create a firm that provides clear, reliable accounting support that gives business owners time to focus on running their business while having the financial clarity to make smart decisions.
With over 30 years of accounting management experience, Sherry brings both big-picture strategy and hands-on expertise. Her background in construction accounting gives her a unique perspective, especially when it comes to the complexities contractors face, while her knowledge expands across many industries in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Sherry earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Kennedy Western University and is also a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. At the heart of it all, she believes accounting isn’t just about numbers...it’s about giving business owners peace of mind and the tools to grow. |
Michelle Carlson
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Accounting Consultant |
Michelle is a highly skilled accounting professional with over 15 years of experience. Her attention to detail and organizational skills have given SBS clients the valuable time needed to concentrate on other important aspects of their business. She has become an integral part of their success.
Michelle possesses extensive setup & troubleshooting experience with QuickBooks Online & QuickBooks Desktop. She works with a wide variety of clients providing cleanup, recurring bookkeeping, and payroll services. Michelle is a QuickBooks Online Advanced ProAdvisor and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Berea College. |
Alexis Maule
Accounting Consultant |
Alexis is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with a business background in finance, management, and customer service. Her easy-going style, professionalism and knowledge continues to help many small business owners with their accounting needs.
She works with a wide variety of clients providing recurring bookkeeping services, focusing on monthly reconciliation of banking and credit cards, managing accounts payables and receivables along with day-to day bookkeeping operations including payroll. She holds a BS degree in Finance from West Chester University. |
Allison Johnson
Accounting Consultant |
Allison is an efficient bookkeeping professional who works with a wide variety of clients providing recurring bookkeeping services, focusing on monthly reconciliation of banking and credit cards, managing AP, AR, Payroll, and financial statement preparation. When working with Allison, you can expect the utmost attention to your needs.
Prior to joining SBS, Allison worked over 10 years in various facets of construction accounting including AP, AR, Payroll, job costing and bank reconciliations. Allison has extensive experience using Viewpoint Vista construction software and is proficient with QuickBooks Online. |
Michelle Hopkins
Accounting Consultant |
Michelle is a happily self-professed numbers person that has over 35 years of accounting and banking experience. Prior to joining Strategic Business Solutions, she worked in the banking industry then became a financial assistant for a large non-profit organization where she handled the day-to-day financial needs.
In her current role, she handles payroll, AR, AP, cash flow management and assisting with financial reports and audits. She is dedicated to accuracy, attention to detail, and efficiency with an enthusiastic personality. Michelle is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and holds a BS degree in Finance from the University of Wyoming. |
Jenny Geraci
Accounting Consultant |
Jenny is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with over 25 years of comprehensive office experience. She is a meticulous bookkeeper dedicated to excellence in financial management. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, she thrives on providing top-notch service to her clients.
In her current role, Jenny expertly manages payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow, ensuring seamless financial operations. Her commitment to her clients is unwavering, she works tirelessly to help them achieve their goals and navigate their financial landscapes with confidence. Jenny's extensive experience and client-focused approach make her an invaluable partner in achieving financial success. |
Caleb Ritchie
Accounting Consultant |
Caleb is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor who brings a unique combination of accounting expertise and broad business experience. With a background in sales, he offers strong customer relationship skills and a high level of professionalism, enabling him to tailor his services to meet each client’s specific needs.
He is highly skilled in using accounting software to streamline operations, maintain accurate financial records, and deliver precise reporting. Caleb specializes in recurring bookkeeping services, with a focus on monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable management, payroll processing, and financial statement preparation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Rowan University. |
Alexis Carlson
Marketing Intern |
Alexis is a Marketing Intern with experience across multiple social media and design platforms. She has experience in data entry as well as marketing, business, and accounting concepts. Her creativity and self-motivation contribute to effectively support marketing efforts at SBS.
She is pursuing a degree in marketing and is eager to further develop her knowledge and skills in the field. |
Client Testimonials
"Small businesses understand the needs of small businesses. Strategic Business Solutions helped us recover and rebuild our accounting system. They also provided references for banking services that fit our needs. We are delighted with their services and commend their approach of having internal back-up, so there is always someone knowledgeable about our operations. In short, we are getting “peace of mind” with fair pricing."
— Denis Tanguay
"Sherry and the team at SBS have been an invaluable asset to our small business. We have had the pleasure of working with them since appx 2019, and they have always been quick to respond no matter how big or small the question or task is. Sherry has supported us in numerous ways as our company has grown and has also given great advice along the way. We highly recommend Strategic Business Solutions!"
— Lisa Toy
"The team at Strategic Business Solutions has consistently delivered top-tier bookkeeping services for my small business over the years. They are always quick with communication, and offer expertise when needed. Our interactions are pleasant and professional, no matter how basic or complex my issues may be. Using their time efficiently, I always feel that I'm getting more than my money's worth. They have saved me countless hours on the back end, which allows me to focus on the day-to-day! Truly the best!"
— Factory Spec LLC.
“Strategic Business Solutions has been outstanding—professional, timely, and genuinely committed to our success. We’re grateful for their expertise and highly recommend them.”
— Kind to Kids Foundation
"Wow 🤩 We absolutely love working with SBS. They not only provide our business with exceptional accounting services, we have also worked with them in managing our personal finances! They make our lives so much easier. This team cares about building stronger businesses and stronger communities and it shows! Highly recommend!"
— Kristine Goebel
"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
“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
"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.
— Denis Tanguay
"Sherry and the team at SBS have been an invaluable asset to our small business. We have had the pleasure of working with them since appx 2019, and they have always been quick to respond no matter how big or small the question or task is. Sherry has supported us in numerous ways as our company has grown and has also given great advice along the way. We highly recommend Strategic Business Solutions!"
— Lisa Toy
"The team at Strategic Business Solutions has consistently delivered top-tier bookkeeping services for my small business over the years. They are always quick with communication, and offer expertise when needed. Our interactions are pleasant and professional, no matter how basic or complex my issues may be. Using their time efficiently, I always feel that I'm getting more than my money's worth. They have saved me countless hours on the back end, which allows me to focus on the day-to-day! Truly the best!"
— Factory Spec LLC.
“Strategic Business Solutions has been outstanding—professional, timely, and genuinely committed to our success. We’re grateful for their expertise and highly recommend them.”
— Kind to Kids Foundation
"Wow 🤩 We absolutely love working with SBS. They not only provide our business with exceptional accounting services, we have also worked with them in managing our personal finances! They make our lives so much easier. This team cares about building stronger businesses and stronger communities and it shows! Highly recommend!"
— Kristine Goebel
"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
“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
"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!
Location: Remote
Who We Are:
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and part-time CFO services to clients across the U.S. with offices in Elkton, MD and Dunnellon, FL. Our clients include small-to-medium sized businesses in various industries, including but not limited to:
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 began 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 clients' expectations and maintain our high standards. Your role is important to help ensure an excellent work-life balance while maintaining the high-quality service our clients have come to expect.
How you’ll work:
This is primarily a remote position but could require in-office attendance up to three days per week and attendance at off-site team meetings. Our hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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 our busiest season. For the rest of the year our workload is quite consistent and predictable, month in and month out.
Location: Remote
Who We Are:
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC provides bookkeeping, accounting, and part-time CFO services to clients across the U.S. with offices in Elkton, MD and Dunnellon, FL. 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 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 began 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 clients' expectations and maintain our high standards. Your role is important to help ensure an excellent work-life balance while maintaining the high-quality service our clients have come to expect.
How you’ll work:
This is primarily a remote position but could require in-office attendance up to three days per week and attendance at off-site team meetings. Our hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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 our busiest season. For the rest of the year 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 independently 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: Non-Exempt
Pay range: $20-$27 per hour (depending on experience)
Benefits: Simple IRA with up to 3% match, Bonus Program, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay.
Location: Remote (must be eligible to work in the United States)
Estimated hours: 5-20 hours per week
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 independently or in a 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: Non-Exempt
Pay range: $20-$27 per hour (depending on experience)
Benefits: Simple IRA with up to 3% match, Bonus Program, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay.
Location: Remote (must be eligible to work in the United States)
Estimated hours: 5-20 hours per week
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 independently or in a 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 ledgers
- 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 and perform appropriate follow up until resolved.
- 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 and reconcile 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 investigating, troubleshooting, and correcting 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, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.), Adobe or other pdf creation software, 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 or willing to invest the time to become certified within 90 days of hire.
