Retail & Food Accommodations

Accounting for the food and beverage industry.

Grocer stocking fruit in the produce aisle

Porte Brown knows that restaurants, grocery and food servicing companies face many challenges in a crowded and highly competitive market. As the economy gradually turns the corner, there is a greater need for retailers and distributors to operate more efficiently, with further emphasis placed on cost reduction, expense management and customer retention.

Whether we're implementing accounting systems for your business, consulting on projections and tax planning, or collaborating with you on internal controls, our retail accountant team will provide you with value-added counsel. To make smart business decisions, we will assist you in financial consulting, leading to growth and profits now and in the future.

What to Expect from Our Retail, Food and Beverage Accounting

Our team provides comprehensive retail accounting services, giving your business the financial clarity needed to operate confidently.

Expert Retail Accounting Advice

Advice from an expert retail accountant ensures your retail business can manage financial reporting with accuracy. We help retailers improve financial records, strengthen inventory controls, and analyze store-level data so management teams can make confident decisions. Our retail accountant team focuses on supporting your operations with streamlined systems that improve budgeting, forecasting, and day-to-day accounting tasks.

Compliance with Local and State Laws and Regulations

Compliance with local and state tax regulations is critical for minimizing risk and maintaining accurate financial reporting. Our retail accountants help retail stores and food service companies stay compliant with sales tax, payroll tax, accounts payable processes, and audit requirements. 

For support with rules that impact your company, visit our pages on state and local tax, and compliance and audit representation.

Strategic Tax Planning

Strategic tax planning helps retailers reduce tax burdens and improve profitability across multiple store locations or business units. We guide clients through complex tax requirements and help identify opportunities for credits, deductions, and improved reporting methods. To explore how our retail CPA team supports long-range tax planning, visit our tax services page.

Proud to serve:

  • Meat, Seafood, Produce & Bakery Markets
  • Food Wholesale & Distribution
  • Grocery Food Suppliers
  • Grocery Food Brokers
  • Restaurant & Hospitality
  • Food & Beverage Retailing
  • Convenient Stores
  • Candy & Nut Specialty Markets

Services include:

Industry association:

  • Illinois Food Retailers Association

Porte Brown’s Approach to Retail Accounting

Porte Brown is the premier accounting firm for retail companies. We bring a hands-on, client-centered approach to every engagement, which is why business owners trust us with their needs.

Our retail accountant team understands the unique challenges retailers face, including managing inventory, ensuring accurate journal entries, tracking sales, and ensuring compliance with industry-specific tax regulations. We help companies improve operational efficiency by optimizing financial data, supporting key accounting functions, and providing the high-level guidance needed to achieve business growth. 

With decades of experience in the retail industry, we offer reliable solutions that enable retail stores and food service businesses to maintain profitability, strengthen internal processes, and plan for long-term success.

Next step:

If you have questions about the services we offer or would like to request a proposal, please submit the form below. Someone from the Porte Brown team will be in contact with you as soon as possible. You can also call us directly at 847-956-1040.

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