Roper Bookkeeping

Business Details

Your Trusted Partner for Accounting Solutions in Raleigh

Roper Bookkeeping is a women-owned and operated Raleigh-based firm dedicated to empowering small businesses through comprehensive accounting solutions. With specialized expertise in the medical, legal, and professional services industries, we provide tailored tax planning, preparation, and bookkeeping services designed to simplify financial management. Our team of certified professionals prioritizes proactive partnership, ensuring clients make informed decisions to achieve long-term financial success. We emphasize accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight, offering personalized support that aligns with each client's unique needs. By integrating seamlessly into our clients' operations, we become a trusted extension of their team, driving growth and operational efficiency.

Our commitment to industry-specific knowledge and client-centric service has earned us recognition, including the 2025 Corporate Partner of the Year award from NAWBO Greater Raleigh. We leverage advanced tools like QuickBooks ProAdvisor support to deliver real-time financial visibility, ensuring businesses remain agile and well-prepared for future challenges. Our approach combines decades of collective experience with a focus on building lasting relationships that empower clients to thrive in competitive markets.

Services

Tax Planning Tax Preparation Bookkeeping Small Business Accounting QuickBooks Support

Highlights and features

We specialize in tax strategies for medical, legal, and professional services industries
Our team includes CPAs with decades of combined experience
Proactive financial guidance tailored to small business needs
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors for seamless software integration
Award-winning client-focused service recognized by NAWBO Greater Raleigh

Associations and certifications

CPA (Certified Public Accountants)

What people say

Proactive support Knowledgeable team Trustworthy advisors Industry expertise Reliable financial guidance

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Services

Tax Planning

Our tailored tax planning services help businesses and individuals minimize liabilities while maximizing savings through proactive strategies. We analyze financial situations to identify deductions, credits, and tax-efficient structures. By staying current with regulatory changes, we ensure clients maintain compliance while optimizing their financial position for both immediate and long-term goals.

Tax Preparation

We simplify tax preparation for small businesses and individuals with accurate, timely filing of federal and state returns. Our CPAs ensure compliance with complex regulations while identifying opportunities to reduce tax burdens. Services include handling extensions, multiple returns, and specialized filings for trusts, nonprofits, and corporations.

Bookkeeping

Our bookkeeping services maintain precise financial records through daily transaction tracking, monthly reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting. Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors provide software support, cleanup, and setup to ensure real-time financial visibility. This foundation enables informed business decisions and streamlined tax processes.

Small Business Accounting

We offer end-to-end accounting solutions for small businesses, including financial reporting, payroll processing, and compliance management. Our industry-specific expertise caters to medical practices, law firms, and creative professionals, ensuring tailored support that addresses unique financial challenges and growth opportunities.

QuickBooks Support

As Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors, we provide expert setup, cleanup, and ongoing support for accounting software. Our team optimizes system configurations to improve financial tracking efficiency, ensuring accurate data management and seamless integration with tax planning and bookkeeping processes.

People

Maribeth Christensen

President and Owner

CPA with experience building two successful women-owned companies. Specializes in helping small businesses navigate accounting challenges while focusing on strategic financial guidance for growth and compliance.

Tiffany Barry

Marketing Manager

Develops marketing strategies with background in hospitality and advertising agencies. Manages brand initiatives and service promotion for the firm's accounting solutions.

April Hamilton

Staff Accountant

22+ years of QuickBooks expertise and accounting experience. Provides personalized financial support to small businesses, ensuring accurate records and compliance with tax regulations.

Shelly Strawn

Senior Accountant

Over 30 years of accounting experience, including roles at large firms and as Director of Finance. Specializes in comprehensive financial management and advisory services for business clients.

Nollie McDonald

CPA & Staff Accountant

UNC-Chapel Hill graduate with Masters in Accounting. Provides technical expertise in tax compliance and financial reporting for individuals and small businesses.

Questions

What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?

We provide tax planning, preparation, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and QuickBooks support tailored to medical, legal, and professional services industries.

How can tax planning benefit my business?

Our proactive tax strategies identify deductions and credits to minimize liabilities while aligning with long-term financial goals and regulatory compliance.

Do you specialize in specific industries?

Yes, we focus on medical practices, law firms, creative professionals, and other service-based businesses requiring specialized financial management solutions.

What sets your bookkeeping services apart?

Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors deliver real-time financial tracking with personalized support to ensure accurate records and operational efficiency.

Are your services available remotely?

Yes, our online platform provides secure access to financial data and collaboration tools for clients throughout Raleigh and surrounding areas.

Reviews (6)

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Matthew Griffith

Apr 18, 2022 Report

Working with Julie at Roper has been wonderful! She is an incredibly organized and intelligent accountant, has streamlined our monthly accounting process, and is very efficient with her time in helping us invoice, meet payroll, and keep the books each month. As a small business owner, she has mitigated much of the stress of the monthly financial grind!

Kaylan Oakley

Apr 06, 2022 Report

Maribeth is nothing short of amazing! She has been working with me for over a year and has really lifted all the weight off of my shoulders. She is very passionate about what she does and strives for 100% satisfaction. Not only is she knowledgeable and full of suggestions, but working with her is like working with a dear friend. I will always refer her to anyone in need and continue using her in the future. Thank you for EVERYTHING and ALL you've done to help me Maribeth. You're wonderful!

Robert Shimmel

Aug 01, 2020 Report

Jess McLamb, President of Roper Bookkeeping, was a featured speaker at the LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS Business Educational Series. As an expert in working with small businesses, and our group is comprised of only small businesses, spoke on "Financial Management During Covid-19". She presented a number of key strategies and steps business owners can take now to help optimize and also preserve their business during these difficult times.

Her background allowed her to easily relate to our members. She displayed her understanding of the challenges small business face in general and also during these times. We received many positive comments from our members as to the value of her presentation. Bob Shimmel, Program Mgr., LaunchHOLLYSPRINGS

Rita Mishriki

Jun 15, 2020 Report

I can't say enough about the service! Jess is very timely, detailed and efficient. She always listens to what your needs are and make solid recommendations or give you a great resource. I would highly recommend them for any service that they offer.

Barbara R. Blackburn

Jan 02, 2019 Report

Jess is absolutely phenomenal. As a small S-corp, she does an exceptional job managing all our needs.

Don Smith

Jun 30, 2016 Report

Jess, on behalf of our small church I thank you so much for your help in upgrading our Quickbooks software and importing our backed-up data. I am fairly new to Quickbooks, but you were very patient in assisting me and showing me features that will be beneficial going forward. So far the upgrade is working quite well and I know I can call upon you or your staff if I have questions. Thanks so much, Don C. Smith Treasurer White Memorial Presbyterian Church 1459 White Memorial Church Rd. Willow Spring, NC 27592