Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Bath, ME
Anchor Bookkeeping & Payroll has been serving individuals and businesses in Bath, Maine since 1990. Our team, led by Certified Public Accountant Richard A. Chabot with over 40 years of experience, specializes in tax preparation, accounting, and payroll services tailored to property management, retail grocery, and contracting industries. We maintain rigorous professional standards through triennial peer reviews and active membership in the American Institute of CPAs, Maine Society of CPAs, and National Association of Tax Practitioners.Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive strategic financial guidance aligned with evolving regulatory requirements. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize timely financial reporting to support informed business decisions and long-term client success.
Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Services
QuickBooks Support
Bookkeeping
Financial Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of combined accounting experience
- Certified Public Accountant on staff
- Industry-specific expertise in property management
- Triennial peer-reviewed accounting practices
- Locally owned and operated since 1990
Services
Tax Preparation
We provide comprehensive tax preparation services for individuals and businesses. Our certified professionals stay current with evolving tax laws to optimize your financial position while ensuring compliance. With 40+ years of combined experience, we handle federal, state, and local tax filings for corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Our e-filing capabilities ensure timely submissions with direct deposit options for refunds.
Payroll Services
Our Maine-licensed payroll services support businesses of all sizes. We handle paycheck processing, tax deposits, and year-end reporting including W-2s and 1099s. With flexible scheduling options, we accommodate weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual payroll cycles. Direct deposit integration and fast turnaround times ensure efficient payroll management for employers.
Bookkeeping
We offer full-service bookkeeping solutions including accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. Our QuickBooks Pro Advisors provide setup, training, and data review services to maintain accurate financial records. With both on-site and office-based options, we help businesses maintain organized financial documentation for informed decision-making.
QuickBooks Support
Our QuickBooks Pro Advisors offer comprehensive software support including company setup, training, and data review. We help businesses optimize their accounting systems for accurate financial reporting. From initial configuration to ongoing support, we ensure proper implementation of accounting software to streamline financial management processes for small businesses.
Financial Consulting
We provide strategic financial consulting services to help businesses navigate regulatory changes and improve profitability. Our consulting includes financial statement analysis, cash flow management, and tax planning strategies. With industry-specific expertise in property management and construction, we offer tailored advice to support business growth and long-term financial success.
People
Richard A. Chabot
Certified Public Accountant, Owner
With over 40 years of accounting experience, Richard A. Chabot provides expert tax and financial services to Maine businesses. A member of AICPA and Maine Society of CPAs, he specializes in serving property management and construction clients through Anchor Bookkeeping & Payroll's comprehensive accounting solutions.
Theresa V. Pinkham
Bookkeeping & Payroll, Owner
Theresa Pinkham brings 20+ years of payroll expertise to Anchor Bookkeeping & Payroll. Holding an accounting degree from Husson College, she manages bookkeeping operations and payroll processing for Maine businesses, ensuring accurate and timely financial documentation for clients across multiple industries.
Pamela C. LaBont
Bookkeeping & Administration
Pamela LaBont supports Anchor Bookkeeping's operations with administrative and bookkeeping expertise. She assists with financial documentation and client communications, contributing to the firm's commitment to accurate and responsive accounting services for local businesses in Bath, Maine.
Claudette Leonard
Tax Preparation
Claudette Leonard specializes in tax preparation services at Anchor Bookkeeping & Payroll. Her work ensures accurate and compliant tax filings for individual and business clients, leveraging the firm's decades of combined experience in Maine's regulatory environment.
Cindy Smith
Bookkeeper & Tax Prep
Cindy Smith provides dual expertise in bookkeeping and tax preparation services. With extensive experience in financial documentation, she supports Anchor Bookkeeping's mission to deliver comprehensive accounting solutions to Maine businesses through accurate record-keeping and tax compliance services.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer?
We provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll processing, QuickBooks support, and financial consulting services for individuals and businesses in Bath, Maine.
Do you specialize in any industries?
Yes, we specialize in serving property management companies, retail grocery businesses, and construction contractors with tailored accounting solutions.
Are your accountants certified?
Yes, our lead accountant Richard A. Chabot is a Certified Public Accountant with over 40 years of professional experience.
Can you handle payroll for small businesses?
Yes, we offer scalable payroll services for small businesses including tax deposits, W-2 processing, and direct deposit options with flexible scheduling.
Do you offer QuickBooks support?
Yes, we are QuickBooks Pro Advisors providing software setup, training, data review, and financial reporting assistance for businesses.
