From the City of Aiken to North Augusta, New Ellenton, Graniteville, and beyond — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across every corner of Aiken County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
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Aiken County straddles two worlds: the high-tech nuclear economy of the Savannah River Site and the old-money equestrian culture of the City of Aiken. This unique combination creates a diverse business landscape spanning defense contractors, horse farms, healthcare, and professional services.
The Savannah River Site (SRS) is the county's largest employer, generating thousands of contractor jobs. Meanwhile, the City of Aiken is one of the premier equestrian communities in the US. North Augusta adds a second economic center along the Savannah River, adjacent to Augusta, Georgia.
Whether your business is headquartered in Aiken or operating out of a smaller community, we serve the entire county with the same level of service.
The county seat — a charming equestrian city with a historic downtown, horse farms, and a diverse economy driven by SRS contractors and healthcare.
Located on the Savannah River across from Augusta, GA — growing downtown, SRP Park, and professional services.
Gateway to the Savannah River Site — defense contractors, trades, and services supporting SRS workers.
Historic textile mill community on Horse Creek — transitioning to light manufacturing and service businesses.
Rural community near the Savannah River — small farms, residential services, and the James Brown estate.
Also serving Jackson, Wagener, Salley, Monetta, and all unincorporated communities.
Serving Aiken County means knowing it. Here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Aiken County's dual economic identity is unlike anywhere else in South Carolina. The City of Aiken was established as a winter resort for wealthy Northerners in the 19th century, and its equestrian culture — polo, steeplechases, fox hunting — has persisted for over 150 years. Hitchcock Woods, one of the largest urban forests in the US, sits in the heart of the city.
The county's other economic pillar arrived in 1950 when the federal government built the Savannah River Site (SRS) to produce nuclear materials. Today, SRS is managed by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) and employs thousands of engineers, scientists, and contractors.
North Augusta adds a third dimension as a growing suburban city tied to the Augusta, GA metro. SRP Park and Riverside Village have created a new commercial center. This combination of federal contracting, equestrian wealth, and Augusta-adjacent suburban growth makes Aiken County uniquely diverse.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Aiken County business needs to stay financially clean and tax-ready year-round.
Our flagship service. Every transaction categorized, every account reconciled, and clean financial reports delivered to your inbox each month — without you lifting a finger. The financial foundation every Aiken County business deserves.
Behind on your books? We clean up any backlog — whether it's 3 months or 3 years — so you can move forward with accurate, up-to-date records.
New business or inherited a mess? We configure QuickBooks, connect your accounts, and build a chart of accounts that actually makes sense for your industry.
Monthly reconciliation of every bank account and credit card — ensuring your books match your statements and no transactions fall through the cracks.
P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports delivered monthly in a format you can actually understand and act on.
We keep your AP and AR organized so you always know what's coming in, what's going out, and what's overdue.
We make sure your payroll expenses hit your books correctly and stay in sync with your payroll processor every pay period.
We understand the financial patterns of the industries that drive Aiken County's economy.
Job costing, subcontractors, material expenses
Agent commissions, rental income, property expenses
COGS, tip payroll, inventory management
Insurance billing, payroll, practice management
Government contracts, project tracking, compliance
Farm operations, horse training, event revenue
Consultants, attorneys — clean monthly financials
Inventory, merchant fees, platform reconciliation
"We're an engineering firm contracting with Savannah River Site and our project-based accounting was a nightmare. Tides set up proper job costing by contract and delivers clean monthly reports our project managers actually use."
Yes — we serve businesses across the entire county, including Aiken, North Augusta, New Ellenton, Graniteville, Beech Island, and all unincorporated areas. Since we're 100% remote, your exact location doesn't matter.
No. If you don't have QuickBooks Online, we can set it up as part of your onboarding. If you already have an account, we'll connect to it and clean it up as needed. We also connect Puzzle.io for real-time dashboards and an instant snapshot of your books before beginning regular monthly service.
Pricing is based on your monthly transaction volume. Most small businesses fall between $395–$895/month. We provide an exact quote during your free consultation — no guesswork.
We keep your books tax-ready and can work alongside your CPA or tax preparer on sales tax matters. We don't file returns directly, but we ensure all the supporting data is clean and organized for whoever handles your tax filings.
Most Aiken County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days.
We make switching easy. We can work directly with your previous bookkeeper to transition files and access, review existing books for accuracy, and pick up right where they left off — or clean things up if needed.
Aiken County is our anchor in the Central Savannah River Area, but we serve businesses across the entire region.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us about your business and we'll give you a clear picture of where your books stand and what it will cost to fix it.
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Official government resources for registering, filing, and staying compliant. Tides handles your books; these help with the rest.