Precision Accounting Systems for Growing Manufacturers

At Smillie & Jackson CPAs, we become the accounting department for manufacturers and commercial contractors that need accurate financial reporting, proactive tax planning, and scalable systems.

From accounting and payroll to reporting and tax strategy, we help business owners gain clarity, confidence, and time to focus on growth.

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Industries We Know Best

OEM Manufacturers

Commercial Contractors

Industrial Equipment Companies

Multi-Entity & Family-Owned Businesses

Specialty Food Manufacturers

Machine Shops

Smillie & Jackson CPAs serves growing businesses generating $2M to $25M+ in annual revenue. Based in Springfield, Missouri, we support clients throughout the United States with outsourced accounting, tax, and financial reporting services.

  • Month-end closes take too long and reports arrive too late

  • You are not completely confident in the numbers

  • Inventory, job costing, or project profitability is difficult to track

  • Accounting systems do not communicate with each other

  • Tax season feels reactive instead of strategic

  • You have outgrown your current accounting support

  • Too much of the accounting function depends on one employee

Is Any of This Familiar?

  • Accurate financial reports delivered on time

  • Clear visibility into profitability, cash flow, and performance

  • Payroll and compliance handled consistently

  • Tax strategy integrated throughout the year

  • Streamlined systems that scale as your business grows

  • A dedicated team that understands your industry

  • Confidence in the decisions that drive your business forward

What Success Looks like

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How It Works

STEP 1
DISCOVERY

We learn about your business, your goals, and what is working, and not working, within your current accounting function.

STEP 2
ASSESSMENT

We assess your systems, reporting, and processes and provide recommendations tailored to your business.

STEP 3
IMPLEMENTATION

We implement the right processes, technology, and reporting structure to create a reliable accounting function.

STEP 4
ONGOING SUPPORT

With your accounting, tax, and reporting handled by a trusted team, you can focus on serving customers, improving operations, and growing your business.

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Our Accounting Services

Accurate financials, proactive tax planning, streamlined systems, and dependable support, delivered by a team that understands manufacturing. Everything your accounting department should be doing, handled for you.

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From Our Clients

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    Darin Rase, Controller, Nothum Manufacturing

    "Smillie & Jackson helped establish efficient month-end close processes and reporting systems that provide accurate financial information we can rely on. Their knowledge of our systems and organizational structure has made them a valuable partner, and their team consistently delivers high-quality work and responsive support."

  • Logo for Askinosie Chocolate featuring a large capital letter 'A' inside a circle with a decorative dotted border.

    Shawn Askinosie, Founder & CEO, Askinosie Chocolate

    "Smillie & Jackson has been a trusted partner throughout our growth. Their team is responsive, proactive, and takes ownership of the details, allowing us to focus on building our business. They understand the unique challenges of specialty food manufacturing and consistently provide the support we need."

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    Robert Nothum, Former Owner, Nothum Manufacturing

    "For more than fifteen years, Smillie & Jackson served as our outsourced accounting department and supported us through tremendous growth. They understood our business, built scalable accounting processes, and consistently delivered the financial information we needed to make decisions with confidence."

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    Cory Pascoe, Owner, Superior Process Solutions

    "As a business owner, I need clear information and honest advice. Smillie & Jackson consistently provides both. They help us understand the numbers, solve problems as they arise, and make informed decisions with confidence."

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    Colleen Sundlie, Founder & Chief Date Aficionado, Date Lady

    "Smillie & Jackson is more than an accounting firm, they are a true partner in our business. We never have to worry about the details because we know they are handled. Their team is responsive, dependable, and allows us to focus on growing our company."

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We May Be A Good Fit If…

  • Your company has outgrown its current accounting processes and systems

  • You need accurate, timely financial information to make confident business decisions

  • You are tired of managing accounting staff, fixing mistakes, or chasing down answers

  • You want to modernize your accounting systems and streamline operations

  • You operate multiple entities, locations, or business lines and need better visibility

  • You want a trusted partner who understands manufacturing and can handle the details

  • You prefer one team that can manage your accounting, reporting, tax, and financial systems

  • You want to focus on running and growing your business, not managing the accounting department

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We May Not Be the Best Fit If…

  • You are looking for the lowest-cost bookkeeping solution

  • You only need a one-time tax return preparation service

  • Your business is a startup or pre-revenue company

  • You prefer to manage your accounting entirely in-house

  • You are not interested in improving systems, processes, or financial visibility

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Ready for Better Financial Visibility?

Whether you are struggling with reporting, outdated systems, or simply need a stronger accounting function, we will help you build an accounting department that supports growth.

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