Unlock your financial potential with Integra Business Solutions
Our team of experienced accounting professionals excels in offering comprehensive services in QuickBooks accounting, tax solutions, and bookkeeping, empowering our clients to reach their business objectives.
For over two decades, Integra has been a beacon of support for small businesses located in Reading, Wyomissing, and the surrounding communities. Our firm is renowned for providing unparalleled back office solutions and consulting services, meticulously designed to protect and enhance your profits. Our profound expertise in accounting and tax advisory allows you to focus on the vital task of expanding your top-line revenue, while we ensure the meticulous management of your financial health. Trusted by the business community in Berks County, Integra’s team of seasoned accountants and tax advisors consistently deliver tangible results that contribute to the success of our clients.
Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses operating across various sectors. Whether you are making strides in IT, healthcare, manufacturing, the restaurant industry, or you are an entrepreneur eager to transform your innovative vision into reality, we provide the financial strategies and support you need to thrive. Our approach goes beyond mere number crunching. We aim to equip you with comprehensive financial insights and strategies, ensuring your business is not only profitable but also compliant with the ever-evolving tax codes and regulations.
At Integra, we believe in building strong, lasting partnerships with our clients. The cornerstone of our services is a commitment to your success. We work closely with you to understand your business goals, challenges, and opportunities. By doing so, we tailor our services to help you achieve your revenue targets, optimize your tax positions, and navigate the complex landscape of regulations with confidence. Our dedication to your success is unwavering, and we are here to support you every step of the way on your journey to achieving your business objectives.
I need to outsource my bookkeeping. How can I get started?
Outsourcing your bookkeeping to Integra can significantly enhance the efficiency and productivity of your business operations. With Integra, you gain access to a team of expert bookkeepers who are proficient in the latest accounting software and practices, ensuring your finances are managed accurately and efficiently. This not only frees up your time, allowing you to focus on core business activities but also provides you with peace of mind knowing your financial records are in competent hands. Integra’s services are designed to be cost-effective, reducing the need for in-house bookkeeping staff and associated overheads. Additionally, you’ll benefit from improved financial reporting and insights, making it easier to make informed business decisions. Integra’s commitment to professionalism and confidentiality means your financial data is securely handled, further protecting your business interests.
Can Integra handle the payroll outsourcing for my company?
Yes, Integra offers comprehensive payroll outsourcing services tailored to meet the specific needs of your company. By choosing Integra for your payroll needs, you’ll benefit from our expertise in managing payroll processes efficiently and accurately. We take care of everything from calculating payroll amounts, deducting applicable taxes, to processing direct deposits to your employees. Our services also include handling year-end tax forms and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Outsourcing your payroll to Integra not only simplifies your payroll process but also minimizes the potential for errors and ensures your employees are paid on time. Plus, it frees up your time so you can focus more on strategic aspects of your business, knowing that your payroll is in professional hands.
How can Integra assist in setting up QuickBooks for my small business?
Integra can play a crucial role in setting up QuickBooks for your small business, ensuring that you start on the right foot with your financial management. Our team of certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors specializes in understanding the unique needs of small businesses and can tailor the QuickBooks setup accordingly. From creating your company file, customizing your chart of accounts, to setting up payroll, and invoicing features, we cover all aspects of the setup process. We also provide training for you and your staff, ensuring that you can fully utilize all the features that QuickBooks offers. Additionally, Integra offers ongoing support to handle any questions or issues that may arise, helping you to maintain your financial records accurately and efficiently. By partnering with Integra, you can ensure a smooth and efficient transition to QuickBooks, allowing you to focus more on growing your business.
I need small business tax services
Integra offers comprehensive tax services designed to meet the unique needs of small businesses. Our experienced tax professionals are knowledgeable in all aspects of small business taxation and are committed to ensuring that your business complies with the latest tax laws and regulations. With Integra, you’ll receive personalized tax planning advice to help minimize your tax liability and maximize your returns. We can handle all your tax-related needs, from preparing and filing your annual tax returns to representing you in case of any tax authority inquiries or audits. Additionally, we offer guidance on structuring your business and transactions in a tax-efficient manner. By partnering with Integra for your small business tax services, you can have peace of mind knowing that your taxes are being managed efficiently, enabling you to focus more on running and growing your business.
Our Team
Robert M. Shaner, CPA
President
Robert M. Shaner, CPA
President
With over 37 years of public accounting and banking experience, Bob started Integra Business Solutions in August, 1996. Drawing on his vast experience, Integra specializes in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, tax and consulting services for small businesses. Bob is a cum laude graduate of Alvernia University majoring in accounting. Prior to starting Integra Business Solutions, he spent three years in public accounting specializing in audits of pension funds, compilation work and tax services. He spent eight years in the banking industry as an internal auditor and accounting manager where his duties included implementation of new accounting and regulatory pronouncements and financial reporting to the SEC, Board of Directors and the Federal Reserve. Bob is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has presented a variety of tax and related topics to peer groups and the community. In his spare time, Bob enjoys biking, walking and being outdoors as well as traveling with his wife Sherri.
Kristen Bortz, CPA
Kristen Bortz, CPA
Kristen Bortz is a manager at Integra Business Solutions since December 2018. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with twelve years of experience in the field of public accounting. Her background consists of small business accounting, payroll and tax services along with providing individual tax services.
Kristen is a Lehigh County native and a graduate of Kutztown University where she earned a B.S. degree in accounting. She also holds an A.S. degree in human resource management from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and sits on the board of Recovery Coaching Services Inc. located in Reading, PA.
In Kristen’s personal time, she enjoys outdoor activities and being with her family. She’s passionate about helping others, share experiences and learn new things.
Reba Russo, EA
Reba Russo, EA
Reba Russo is an Enrolled Agent and a Manager at Integra Business Solutions. She graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Accounting. Reba started out of college in a firm that focused on franchise accounting, spanning across the entire United States. In 2014, she took on a bookkeeper/payroll processor position with Integra Business Solutions. In that position, she gained invaluable knowledge of the daily workings of small businesses. In 2016, she was promoted from bookkeeper to manager. As a manager, she has worked closely with clients in various industries to help them navigate their financial data.
In her personal time, she resides in Auburn, Pennsylvania with her husband, Tony, and their two children, Caroline & Anna. She enjoys baking, reading a good book, and spending time with her family.
Sharon Downing
Sharon Downing
Sharon Downing has been with Integra Business Solutions since 2002 as a bookkeeper/payroll processor. She is a 1982 graduate of Howe Sound Secondary School located in Squamish, British Columbia and has two degrees in accounting earned at Caribou Community College – Lillooet, British Columbia.
Sharon has two grown children, a daughter living locally with 2 girls and a son living in Calgary, Alberta with 2 boys. She spends as much time with her grandchildren as she can. In her personal time, she and her husband Kevin travel around the states and Canada as well as local weekend trips. She enjoys sewing, gardening and baking.
Sherri Mengel
Sherri Mengel
Sherri Mengel joined the Integra Business Solutions team in 1997. She was hired as a part-time, seasonal employee, preparing tax returns during tax season. In 2021 she transitioned from a seasonal employee to a permanent part-time bookkeeper/payroll/tax preparer.
As a Penn State grad, with a degree in accounting, Sherri has spent her career working in various small family-owned businesses.
Sherri has two grown sons. Colin an Accountant and Cameron a Chemical Engineer. In her personal time, Sherri likes to read, travel and spend time with her husband, Craig and their sons.
Sherry Minnich
Sherry Minnich
Sherry Minnich has been with Integra Business Solutions since 2005. My position is a bookkeeper, payroll processor, tax preparer, and administrative assistant.
I graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1983. During my time in school, I was on the National Honor Society and elected into the Future Business Leaders of America. As I may not have gone to college for an accounting degree, I have been doing this for 30-plus years. I’ve had some great educators along the way, especially Bob Shaner.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, watching the Philadelphia Eagles (my passion), and all the other Philadelphia team sports. I especially enjoy watching my son play baseball and Rocket League.
Stephanie Dimmig
Stephanie Dimmig
Stephanie Dimmig is a bookkeeper and payroll processor at Integra Business Solutions. She is a graduate of the 2013 class of Reading Area Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. Stephanie has been employed at Integra since 2015 starting out as the front desk administrator then transitioning to her bookkeeping role.
In Stephanie’s personal time she enjoys traveling and taking road trips with her husband, Douggie, two children Whyatt and Kenzie, along with her two step children.
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