Retail

From single-store operators to multi-unit retail chains, Howley & Company offers tailored accounting, payroll, and automation services to streamline your back office—so you can focus on merchandising, customer experience, and growth.

Retail-Focused Accounting Services

• POS-Integrated Bookkeeping: Seamless integration with your retail systems to automate journal entries, cash reconciliations, and period-end financials.

• Vendor & Credit Card Reconciliation: Stay on top of credit card processor fees, vendor billing cycles, and open credits.

• Sales Tax Compliance: Automated sales and use tax filing by jurisdiction to avoid costly missteps.

• Inventory & Asset Tracking: Track fixed assets and retail equipment depreciation for better capex planning.

Payroll for Retail Teams

• Handle variable schedules, wage changes, and paycard/digital disbursement.

• Manage wage garnishments, FLSA compliance, and tip allocations.

• Off-cycle pays, seasonal bonuses, and employee reimbursements handled with ease.

Real-Time Retail Reporting

• Understand store-level performance daily with customized reports delivered to your inbox.

• Get period-end dashboards tracking sales per sq. ft., staffing ratios, and cash positions.

• Stay compliant with landlord sales reporting clauses.

Custom Automation for Retail Workflows

• Automate 3rd-party eComm and POS sales data into your financials.

• Automatically flag discrepancies in cash deposits.

• Build custom dashboards that tie together sales, expenses, and labor for each location.