Payroll is the great equalizer in business. It doesn’t matter whether you employ one person or 10,000 – the regulations and rules governing payroll are the same. Small business owners who don’t have a payroll expert on staff can easily run afoul of state and federal regulators. Here’s what you might not know. First, state...
Melody holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Arts with a minor in Computer Science and Informational Technology from the University of South Carolina. Melody uses her expertise in training to help support the various programs and operational activities for Accounting & Business Partners.
Linda Boyce is a retired military veteran. She served in the Air Force for 28 years flying satellites and teaching other military members about space. Linda has prepared taxes for everyone within her unit and anyone who asked for help on the base. After retiring from the Air Force, Linda purchased a tax franchise, running it for five years before relocating to Florida. Linda’s favorite thing is helping people make more money, save, and pay less on taxes. Linda holds a Bachelors degree from Duke University.
Andrea Bone is the Founder & CEO of Accounting & Business Partners. As a hands on controller in multiple businesses of various sizes from 1995 to 2020, Andrea has been responsible for everything for the “back office” operations. She manages accounting, payroll, human resources, taxes, banking, insurance and legal work. Working with business owners and seeing them achieve their goals is her favorite part in working with her clients.
Before starting her accounting firm, Andrea had the opportunity of designing and building a nightclub with her best friend at the age of 25 years old. Upon graduating college, Andrea moved to Aruba and the nightclub quickly became a million dollar business.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Masters degree in Business from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. She is a Certified Public Accountant, and has over 25 years of experience running businesses as a Financial Controller and CFO.
Jean Nylin serves as Accounting & Business Partners’ Payroll Manager. She holds 40+ years of experience in bookkeeping for small businesses. She is an expert in payroll processes, payroll taxes, human resources, and the overall function of the bookkeeping process.
Mara Bone is the Office Manager at Accounting & Business Partners. Mara holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in General Studies & Communications, as well as a Bachelors degree of Science in Recreational Therapy. Mara is known for her organizational skills with clients, as well as her complete attention to detail.
Lisa has worked with Andrea since 2004 and has been with Accounting & Business Partners since its inception. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Appalachian State University. Inspired by her mother, she discovered a love for accounting early on which has helped her develop skills into a successful career. Lisa is extremely detail oriented and organized which are key components to success within her profession. Lisa enjoys developing meaningful relationships with her clients. She is focused on delivering efficiency through her services, allowing her clients to make better decisions based on solid financial data that they can trust.
Trent holds a double major in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Business Analytics from the University of South Carolina. His passion for accounting and business, comes from growing up in a home with both of his parents being entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Lola is the ABP company mascot and is in charge of keeping staff on schedule and minimizing stress. She is proficient in begging for treats and loves belly rubs.
Andrea graduated from Rhode Island College with a BA in English. Her 15+ years working in the architectural industry in the U.S. and United Kingdom led her to the field of marketing, incorporating executive assistance, graphic design, research and development, and copywriting and proofreading. Andrea is responsible for creating and managing internal processes and procedures, designing company marketing material for print and web, and implementing marketing strategies across various platforms.
Jesse graduated from St. Petersburg College with an AA in Education ESE/ESOL and is currently attending SPC for her BS in Business Administration with Financial Subplan. She has 12+ years working in the law industry as a legal assistant followed by 10 years in the financial industry as an executive assistant. Jessica serves as a liaison between ABP staff and its clients and establishes and maintains communication with third parties that assist ANP. Jesse also serves as a notary public.
