Built in 1951 to house relocated families and businesses when the Savannah River Site (SRS) was created, New Ellenton sits along SC-19 (Atomic Road) in Aiken County, anchored by the federal workforce just south of town. Tides Bookkeeping provides remote bookkeeping, payroll support, and monthly financial reporting for SRS contractors, downtown shops, and service businesses across the CSRA who'd rather focus on running their business than managing their books.
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New Ellenton's entire economy revolves around the Savannah River Site (SRS) — the massive federal nuclear materials facility just east of town. Thousands of federal workers, scientists, engineers, and contractors from Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Centerra, and Battelle live here or pass through SC-19 (Atomic Road) on their way to the gates every morning.
That workforce supports a tight network of small businesses along the SC-19 corridor — contractors, service shops, restaurants, and trades. Business owners here need clean books, reliable cash flow tracking, and a bookkeeping partner who understands the rhythm of a federal-contractor economy.
Thousands of federal workers and contractors at Savannah River Site drive demand for local services, trades, and small businesses across New Ellenton.
SC-19 — Atomic Road — runs straight through town, linking Aiken to the north and SRS to the south. It's the commercial spine of New Ellenton.
Purpose-built in 1951, New Ellenton remains a close-knit community in the CSRA where owner-operated businesses know their customers by name.
New Ellenton is a purpose-built town with a singular story — created from scratch in the early 1950s when the federal government needed a new home for families displaced by the Savannah River Site. Understanding that history, the SC-19 corridor, and the SRS workforce is how we serve our clients better.
New Ellenton was created in 1951–52 as a relocation town. When the federal government chose the land south of Aiken to build the Savannah River Site (SRS) — a nuclear weapons material production facility — the existing communities of old Ellenton, Dunbarton, Meyers Mill, and several others were absorbed into the SRS property. Residents and businesses were relocated, and "New Ellenton" was platted just north of the SRS boundary along SC-19 specifically to house them.
From day one, New Ellenton has been a commuter community for SRS workers. SC-19 — known locally as Atomic Road — runs straight from the SRS gates north through town toward Aiken, and the daily rhythm of the town still follows shift changes at the site. Today, SRS and the adjacent Savannah River National Laboratory employ thousands of federal workers, scientists, engineers, and contractors from companies like Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Centerra, and Battelle.
That federal workforce supports a tight cluster of local small businesses — trades, restaurants, service shops, and contractors — many of them family-run for generations. They need clean books to grow with confidence.
Seven core bookkeeping services, all delivered remotely — designed for SRS contractors, downtown shops, and trades businesses across the CSRA.
Your most important financial foundation. We categorize every transaction, reconcile every account, and deliver clean P&L and balance sheet reports to your inbox every month — so your New Ellenton or CSRA business always knows exactly where it stands financially.
Got months or years of backlog? We clean it all up so you can move forward with an accurate set of books — ready for your CPA and ready for decisions.
Starting fresh or inheriting a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts tailored to your industry and business model.
Every account reconciled every month — ensuring your books match your bank statements and every transaction is accounted for accurately.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports that are easy to read, understand, and act on — delivered every month, on time.
We track what you owe and what's owed to you, keeping your cash flow picture clear and your vendor relationships organized.
We ensure payroll expenses hit your books correctly every pay period, syncing with your payroll processor to keep everything reconciled and tax-ready.
We work with owners across the CSRA — from SRS contractors and trades businesses along SC-19 to restaurants in downtown New Ellenton and service shops out toward Aiken and Jackson.
Job costing, subcontractor payments, material expenses, SRS-area work
Federal contractor invoicing, project tracking, clean books for prime contracts
COGS, tip payroll, vendor reconciliation, inventory management
Consultants, engineers, attorneys — clean monthly P&L
Fuel, mileage, per-diem, equipment depreciation, owner-operator books
Inventory costs, merchant fees, online and in-store reconciliation
Rental income, investor portfolios, property expenses across the CSRA
Salons, barbershops, cleaners — simple, consistent monthly books
There's no shortage of bookkeepers in New Ellenton — but most are local firms with hourly billing, slow turnarounds, and outdated processes. Tides was built differently.
We're not a local firm that went remote reluctantly. We were built remote-first from day one, which means faster delivery, better systems, and no overhead passed to you.
One flat rate based on your transaction volume. No hourly billing, no surprise invoices, no "extra work" fees. You know exactly what you're paying every month.
We don't just hand you a spreadsheet. Clean, readable reports with plain-language summaries — so you can make real business decisions from your financials.
Tax season gets dramatically easier when your books are maintained properly year-round. Most clients report lower CPA bills after working with Tides.
We earn your business every month. No lock-in agreements, no early termination fees. If we're not delivering, you can leave. That keeps us sharp.
All plans include monthly P&L, balance sheet, bank reconciliation, and dedicated support. Payroll bookkeeping support available as an add-on.
View Full Pricing & Sign Up →"I run a small contracting outfit that does a lot of work for SRS subcontractors out of New Ellenton, and bookkeeping was the last thing I had time for. Tides took it off my plate completely. I get a clean P&L every month, my CPA is happy, and I finally know where my business stands. Couldn't recommend them more."
Based in or near New Ellenton? We also serve these nearby communities throughout Aiken County, the SRS corridor, and the wider CSRA region.
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Savannah River · CSRA Hub
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It depends on how far behind you are, but most catch-up projects are completed within 2–4 weeks. We work methodically through each month, ensure everything is accurate, and give you a clean set of books before beginning regular monthly service.
We work in QuickBooks Online for your bookkeeping and Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your financials. If you're not on QBO yet, we can set it up as part of onboarding.
Absolutely. We can coordinate directly with your CPA or tax preparer — sharing access to QuickBooks, exporting reports in whatever format they need, and making tax season as smooth as possible for everyone involved.
No setup fees. You pay your first month's rate after onboarding is complete and we've begun your first month of bookkeeping. We also offer a satisfaction guarantee on your first month of service.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. We'll review your current situation, walk you through our process, and give you an exact quote. If it's a fit, we'll start onboarding right away — most New Ellenton clients are up and running within a week.
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. We work month to month and believe our results speak for themselves. If for any reason Tides isn't the right fit, you can cancel with 30 days' notice and we'll ensure a smooth transition.
Not at all. We serve businesses across all of Aiken County, the full CSRA region, and small businesses nationwide. Location doesn't matter — our process is 100% remote and works just as well anywhere in the country.
100% remote bookkeeping for small businesses across South Carolina and throughout the United States.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll review your current situation and give you a clear, honest picture of what it will take to get your New Ellenton business financially clean.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed