From the Peninsula to Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, and James Island — Tides Bookkeeping handles the books for small businesses across all of Charleston County. 100% remote. Clean books every month.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · 100% Remote
Charleston County is one of the fastest-growing, most economically diverse counties in the Southeast. Anchored by the historic City of Charleston, the county blends a world-class tourism economy with heavy manufacturing, a booming tech sector, and one of the nation's busiest seaports — creating extraordinary demand for small business financial services.
From Boeing's 787 Dreamliner plant in North Charleston to the restaurants of King Street, the STR operators of Folly Beach, and the contractors building across Daniel Island — Charleston County small business owners need clean books to keep up with their growth.
Whether your business is on King Street, in a Mount Pleasant office park, or out on Johns Island — we serve the entire county with the same level of dedicated bookkeeping service.
The county seat — a thriving historic city with world-class restaurants, tech startups, hospitality businesses, professional services, and a booming real estate market.
One of the fastest-growing cities in the US — a thriving East Cooper suburb with strong retail, healthcare, professional services, and real estate markets along Highway 17 and Long Point Road.
Charleston's largest city — home to Boeing SC, the Charleston Airport, Tanger Outlets, and a dense industrial and commercial corridor along Rivers Avenue and I-26.
The "Flowertown in the Pines" — a rapidly growing Dorchester/Berkeley county crossover suburb with strong small business activity along Berlin G. Myers Pkwy and Main Street.
Established Charleston suburbs — a mix of independent restaurants, retail shops, contractors, and professional service businesses serving the dense residential communities west of the Ashley River.
Also serving Goose Creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, and all unincorporated Charleston County communities.
Serving Charleston County means knowing it. From the Boeing plant in North Charleston to the STR operators on Kiawah — here's the local context that shapes how businesses operate across the county.
Founded in 1670, Charleston is one of America's oldest cities — and Charleston County has leveraged that history into a powerful economic identity built on tourism, culture, and international trade. The Port of Charleston, one of the ten busiest in the US, handles billions in container cargo annually and anchors a massive logistics and distribution ecosystem across the county.
Boeing South Carolina operates its only 787 Dreamliner widebody production facility in North Charleston — employing 7,000+ and generating an enormous aerospace supplier and service ecosystem throughout the county. Joint Base Charleston, home to over 22,000 military personnel and their families, drives a significant service economy across the county's northern communities.
Charleston's "Silicon Harbor" tech scene has emerged as one of the South's fastest-growing startup ecosystems — with software companies, fintech firms, and tech-enabled services businesses choosing the peninsula and surrounding areas for their headquarters. That growth, combined with the explosion of short-term rental operators and hospitality businesses, makes Charleston County one of the most bookkeeping-intensive markets in the Southeast.
Seven core services, all delivered remotely. Everything your Charleston 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. Whether you're running a restaurant on King Street or managing vacation rentals on Kiawah, your books stay clean without you lifting a finger.
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 tailored to 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 — including tip payroll for hospitality businesses — hit your books correctly every pay period.
From King Street restaurants and Folly Beach vacation rentals to aerospace suppliers and Silicon Harbor startups — we understand what drives Charleston County's economy.
COGS, tip payroll, seasonal revenue, and vendor management
Platform reconciliation, occupancy tracking, and property expenses
Burn rate, investor reporting, and SaaS revenue recognition
Job costing, subcontractors, and materials management
Agent commissions, rental income, and investor portfolios
Consultants, attorneys, agencies — clean monthly financials
Medical practices, insurance coordination, practice management
Freight billing, carrier payments, and multi-location tracking
"We have two restaurants on the Peninsula and managing the books for both was a nightmare. Tides set us up with a clean system, handles both locations every month, and our accountant said our year-end was the cleanest she'd ever seen from a restaurant client. Game changer."
Yes — we serve businesses throughout Charleston County, including Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, James Island, West Ashley, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Folly Beach, and all unincorporated areas. We're 100% remote.
Yes. STR and vacation rental operators are among our most common clients in the Charleston area. We handle Airbnb/VRBO platform reconciliation, seasonal revenue tracking, property expense management, and occupancy-based reporting.
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.
Absolutely. Restaurants and hospitality businesses are some of our most common clients in Charleston. We understand tip payroll, COGS tracking, vendor reconciliation, and the seasonal revenue patterns that come with a tourism-driven economy.
Most Charleston County businesses are fully onboarded within 5–7 business days. We schedule a kickoff call, connect your accounts, review your chart of accounts, and begin work right away.
We make switching easy. We 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.
Charleston County is our Lowcountry anchor, but we serve businesses across the entire coastal and Midlands region of South Carolina.
Moncks Corner · Goose Creek · Hanahan
Summerville · St. George · Harleyville
Walterboro · Edisto Island · Lodge
Myrtle Beach · Conway · North Myrtle Beach
100% remote bookkeeping for small businesses across South Carolina and beyond. Charleston County is one of our core Lowcountry markets — but wherever you do business, we can help.
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.
No setup fees · Cancel anytime · First month guaranteed