Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation for Businesses and Individuals

Clean books. Accurate returns. No surprises.

Black Hills Accounting keeps your records current, cleans up the mess when they're not, and prepares your business or personal tax return from numbers you can trust. 20 years of financial management and accounting experience. Serving the Black Hills in person and clients in 22 states remotely.

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100% US-Based Team Background-Checked Staff Serving Clients in 22 states

Upfront, Flat Pricing

You get a written quote before work begins. No hidden fees and no surprise invoices.

US-Based & Background-Checked

Every staff member and contractor who touches your file works in the United States and has passed a background check. Your data is never offshored.

Local Roots, National Reach

We're based in Belle Fourche and serve the Black Hills in person. We also work remotely, with clients in 22 states.

Support Services

A better option for your money

We provide practical, end‑to‑end financial services tailored to the specific goals and circumstances of each client.

All Services

Bookkeeping

Monthly bookkeeping for businesses and households, including reconciliations, reports, and clean records year-round.

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Tax Preparation

Business and individual returns prepared from reconciled books, not guesswork.

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Catch-Up & Clean-Up

Months or years behind? We rebuild and reconcile your books without judgment.

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Payroll

Accurate pay runs, filings, W-2s, and 1099s, kept in sync with your books.

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South Dakota Registered Agent

Establish service, receive official notices, and stay on top of filing and compliance responsibilities with a secure mail buffer.

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Notary & Document Services

In-office, mobile, and remote online notary, plus paper-to-digital record conversion.

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Most bookkeepers know the software. We know the software, the systems behind it, and the businesses that run on it.

15+ years in accounting & bookkeeping, 20 years in financial management.

From day-one startups to multi-entity owners.

A software engineer's approach.

We build bank feeds, automations, imports, and workflows that keep your books clean without the manual grind.

Real construction experience.

Aric spent seven years as a general contractor. He knows job costing, subcontractors, draws, and field paperwork firsthand.

Forensic-level cleanup.

We reconstruct ledgers others won't touch, including years of backlog, mixed systems, missing records, and estates.

Complex situations handled.

Multi-entity structures, nonprofits, real estate, cryptocurrency, and estate records.

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Testimonials

Professional Success: Results from Real Clients

See how owners rely on our services and support to stay organized, informed, and confidently prepared for what’s next.

"Aric was phenomenal. He was immediately responsive to all of my requests, helped me clean up my books, and was flexible with the platforms I was already invested in. He completed every task--reconciling my accounts, filing my purchases, setting up new processes to keep clean books, etc--very quickly. "

A.T.

Communications Consultant

"... We were not only looking for someone to clean up our QuickBooks records, but we were also navigating the loss of our accountant, who was also our beloved grandmother and mother. Aric approached the situation with genuine compassion and professionalism. He treated us like people first, not just another project, and showed great respect for everything she had built. He worked diligently to get our books up to date.”

R.R.

Non-Profit Director

"...my bookkeeping was always a ‘when I have time’ project that never really got done. Now, with his flat monthly service, I don’t worry about it at all. He reconciles my accounts, organizes my expenses, and sends helpful summaries each month so I can see how the business is really doing. I love that the flat monthly fee makes budgeting straightforward, and Aric’s fast response times mean I always get answers and support when I need them.”

S.D.

Contractor/Developer

"The catch-up and clean-up service was exactly what we needed. Aric untangled old transactions, fixed errors, and organized everything so we could move forward with a fresh start and real numbers we can trust.”

E.W.

Non-Profit Director

You're trusting us with your finances. Here's what that trust is built on.

100% US-Based

Every staff member and contractor works in the United States. No offshore processing, ever.

Background-Checked

All staff and contractors complete a background check before they're given access to client records.

Regional & National

In-person service across the Black Hills. Secure remote service for clients in 22 states.

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Let’s Grab a Virtual Coffee and Talk Shop

Ready to get the paperwork off your plate? Schedule a quick 15-minute call or video chat. We’ll talk about your business and see if we’re the right fit to help you grow.

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