Our Story

FM Bookkeeping was founded by Mariel Fry in 2023, driven by her passion for helping small businesses succeed and her expertise in billing, administration, and financial reconciliation. With over 8 years of experience in corporate America, including roles at companies like a travel agency, HBO, BBC Studios, and a video gaming company, Mariel saw a need for more personalized financial support for small business owners. In the process of launching FM Bookkeeping, she drew on her skills and experiences, creating a comprehensive service to help small business owners stay financially organized.

In 2024, after the business was well underway, Mariel became a mom. This new chapter in her life deepened her commitment to supporting fellow mompreneurs. Inspired by her own journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Mariel launched her Mompreneur blog, where she shares insights, tips, and inspiration for other moms navigating the rewarding yet challenging path of business and family life.

Now, with a small but growing team of expert bookkeepers, FM Bookkeeping continues to offer services such as billing, reconciling, and reporting, all while fostering a confident relationship with money.

We empower you to understand your numbers, and not be so afraid

We educate you to be informed to make better decisions moving forward

We excite by getting you jazzed about the idea of growth and success

Our Process

Getting your books in order shouldn’t be hard which is why we like to keep it as simple as we can around here. Signing on as a client is done in just a few easy steps:

Discovery Call

We start with a 30 min. Zoom call to learn more about your business, needs, and issues you may be having.

Proposal

Following the call, you will receive an emailed proposal detailing what all was discussed in the discovery call.

Contract

Once the proposal is accepted, we will sign a contract to solidify our partnership.

Ready to Onboard!

Then we are ready to begin! FM Bookkeeping will take you through our Client Onboarding process to kickstart working together.

Job openings

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique.

Client testimonials

Our bookkeeping services have a positive impact on our clients' operations, which they love.

I was 3 years behind on taxes mainly because my books were a mess. Mariel and her team came in and took on the challenge and cleaned up my books. It was quite the challenge and she was extremely organized and patient with me as I struggled to recollect information from so long ago. Now we have a solid game plan, a system in place and I haven't felt this confident with my finances in years. Thank you Mariel for all your help and I look forward to working with you ongoing!

Diego

Owner, Pine Palmers & House

Before hiring Mariel I was spending countless hours trying to keep up with the monthly bookkeeping. Now, I'm able to put significantly more time and energy into growing my business and increasing revenue. In addition to balancing the books, Mariel answers my questions promptly and provides me with thoughtful guidance. With her help, I've been able to put systems in place that keep my company running smoothly.

Victoria

Founder & CEO, Victoria Fry

Mariel is amazing! I typically hate talking about my finances and avoid it like the plague. Mariel makes the process painless and she’s so kind and professional. I don’t know where I would be without her!

Kendall

Founder, Shine Brightly

As an entrepreneur who has gotten more and more busy, I couldn't manage it anymore and quite frankly I didn't want to. In comes Mariel!!! Her knowledge and organization has been a game changer for me and my business and I am so grateful for her! Hire her and I know you will be pleased, too.

Valerie

Owner, The Charleston Home

I was 3 years behind on taxes mainly because my books were a mess. Mariel and her team came in and took on the challenge and cleaned up my books. It was quite the challenge and she was extremely organized and patient with me as I struggled to recollect information from so long ago. Now we have a solid game plan, a system in place and I haven't felt this confident with my finances in years. Thank you Mariel for all your help and I look forward to working with you ongoing!

Diego

Owner, Pine Palmers & House

Before hiring Mariel I was spending countless hours trying to keep up with the monthly bookkeeping. Now, I'm able to put significantly more time and energy into growing my business and increasing revenue. In addition to balancing the books, Mariel answers my questions promptly and provides me with thoughtful guidance. With her help, I've been able to put systems in place that keep my company running smoothly.

Victoria

Founder & CEO, Victoria Fry

Mariel is amazing! I typically hate talking about my finances and avoid it like the plague. Mariel makes the process painless and she’s so kind and professional. I don’t know where I would be without her!

Kendall

Founder, Shine Brightly

As an entrepreneur who has gotten more and more busy, I couldn't manage it anymore and quite frankly I didn't want to. In comes Mariel!!! Her knowledge and organization has been a game changer for me and my business and I am so grateful for her! Hire her and I know you will be pleased, too.

Valerie

Owner, The Charleston Home

If you're a small business owner looking for peace of mind and financial insights, Mariel is your answer. She has been extremely helpful, her clarity and explanations have been a breath of fresh air. Her attention to detail and ability to explain financial concepts gave me the confidence to finally understand our business's numbers. I'm no longer dreading year-end, and thanks to Mariel, I can approach taxes with confidence.

Kandess

Owner, Drunk Tony's Italian Food Truck