Manufacturing

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Minnesota Manufacturing Accounting Services.

As you push your shop floor to run faster, leaner and more efficiently, you need people who can help you apply the same principles to your business office. In today’s competitive environment, manufacturers need to have good systems in place to monitor and control all phases of their operations. How can we help your manufacturing business plan for the future?

We work with approximately 100 Minnesota manufacturing companies helping them grow with accounting and consulting solutions.

Meet our manufacturing team

Our Client Survey Results

Net Promoter Score 83.9% 83.9%

Average NPS score in the accounting industry – 38%

Understanding of Client Needs 92% 92%
Delivers High-quality, Error-free Work 94% 94%

We understand the industry and what keeps you up at night

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Inventory Cost

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Shortage on Materials & Parts

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Planning for growth & expansion

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Labor Issues

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Staying in Compliance with laws & regulations

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Cash flow & Forecasting

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Maximizing Profit Margins

specialized manufacturing industry services

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Financial Statement Preparation

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Accounting Services

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Proactive Tax Planning

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Bookkeeping & Payroll

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QuickBooks ProAdvisor Services

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Buying & Selling

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Budgeting & Cash Flow Analysis

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Projections & Financial Analysis

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401(k) and 403 (b) Plan Audits

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Job Costing & Burden Rates

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Retirement Plan Consulting

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Business Valuation

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Technology Consulting

Let’s start the conversation.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our industry experts.

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Why Manufacturing Clients Choose Us

“Smith Schafer is always looking out for our best interest, and we have developed a very trusting and personal relationship. They are patient and forthcoming when dealing with my questions or concerns. Smith Schafer is a solid choice for our company.”

– Novak Hydraulics & Machining

“The interactions I have had personally with Smith Schafer professionals have always been fantastic and other employees within my company have had the same experience.”

– LitinPak

“We have been looking for an accountant that could understand what we do. We found them!”

– Trax Automation

“Trusting relationship. Smith Schafer understands the needs of our business.”

– Innovative Tools & Technologies