Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Accounting Services in Washington, NC
At Seiler, Singleton & Associates, P.A, we have dedicated ourselves to providing quality accounting, tax, payroll, and consulting services to our clients for over 35 years. Our experienced team of Certified Public Accountants serves as a trusted resource in tax management and accounting while offering expert guidance in business consulting and financial planning. Founded in 1981 as Barry L. Gutfeld & Associates, PA, our firm has evolved through strategic mergers to become a diverse, robust public accounting firm. Today, led by principals David Singleton, CPA, and Nancy (Beth) Yates, CPA, we continue to deliver comprehensive services including financial and retirement planning, bookkeeping, payroll services, and tax return preparation for businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Our commitment to personalized service, attention to detail, and client success has earned us the trust of our community.We prioritize understanding each client's unique needs to provide tailored solutions that drive financial success. Our team's expertise spans decades, with professionals like Mariann McQueen, CPA, MBA, leveraging prior experience as CFO to deliver high-level services. We maintain a focus on continuous learning to stay current with tax law changes and identify savings opportunities for our clients. Our approach combines technical excellence with a dedication to transparency and ethical standards, ensuring clients receive reliable, accurate advice. We serve as an external accounting department for small businesses that cannot maintain full-time staff, handling everything from income deposits to bill payments and bank reconciliations. Our goal remains unchanged since our founding: to be a valuable partner on our clients' road to success through accurate work and personalized attention.
Services
Tax Preparation
Payroll Processing
Bookkeeping
Financial Planning
Business Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized service because we love what we do
- We provide experienced guidance from CPAs with decades of combined expertise
- We maintain deep local knowledge of Washington, NC business needs
- Our team holds active CPA certifications with ongoing professional development
- We guarantee accurate work with no hidden fees or surprises
Associations and certifications
- AICPA
- NCACPA
What people say
Top notch service
Excellent response to needs
Impeccable professionalism
Readily available expertise
Forward thinking approach
Services
Tax Preparation
Our experienced CPAs prepare and file federal and state income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. We stay current with tax law changes to ensure compliance while identifying legitimate savings opportunities. Our personalized approach gives clients confidence in their tax filings.
Payroll Processing
We handle complete payroll management including paycheck processing, direct deposit, and tax return filings. Our services ensure accurate and timely employee payments while maintaining compliance with employment tax regulations for small businesses.
Bookkeeping
Our professional staff maintains accurate financial records through monthly or quarterly bookkeeping services. We provide regular insights into business performance while ensuring proper documentation for tax and compliance purposes.
Financial Planning
We offer personalized financial planning services including retirement strategies and tax-efficient investment approaches. Our CPAs help clients make informed decisions to achieve long-term financial goals.
Business Advisory
Our advisory services cover entity selection, accounting software implementation, and strategic planning. We provide expert guidance to help businesses navigate growth challenges and operational decisions.
People
David F. Singleton
Managing Principal
Managing principal with NC CPA Certificate #26505. Oversees all firm operations and professional staff. Provides expert accounting and tax guidance to clients.
Nancy (Beth) Yates
Principal
Principal since 2015 with NC CPA Certificate #35359. Manages bookkeeping and payroll services. Brings extensive experience in accounting operations.
Mariann McQueen
CPA
CPA with MBA and NC CPA Certificate #19772. Leverages former CFO experience to serve business clients with high-level financial expertise.
Lacy Galloway
CPA
Recent CPA graduate with NC Certificate #47920. Provides tax and accounting services. Holds Master of Science in Accounting from East Carolina University.
Marci Murdock
Bookkeeping Specialist
Accounting professional with 15+ years experience. Focuses on bookkeeping and payroll for small business clients. Holds degree from Beaufort County Community College.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide full-service accounting including bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, payroll processing, and tax compliance for small businesses in Washington, NC.
Do you handle both individual and business tax preparation?
Yes, we prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations with customized tax planning strategies.
What makes your firm different from other accounting services?
Our 35+ year local experience, team of CPAs with specialized expertise, and personalized approach create lasting client relationships focused on financial success.
Are your CPAs licensed and certified?
All our principal accountants hold active Certified Public Accountant licenses with the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners and maintain continuing education.
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