Beacon Accounting Solutions

Our Story

I grew up as one of eight brothers in the Upstate of South Carolina. My dad and several of my brothers have built businesses and invested in real estate, so I had a front-row seat to what it really takes to own something: the wins, the stress, and the late nights trying to make the numbers work. That upbringing gave me something most accountants don't have: a real understanding of what's at stake for a business owner.

I started my career in public accounting as an auditor. It gave me a strong foundation, but I kept getting the itch to build something of my own and work directly with business owners in Greenville, SC and across the country. In 2023, I made the leap and started Beacon Accounting Solutions.

The team has grown since then, but the goal hasn't changed: be the kind of CPA firm where you know who's working on your books, you understand your numbers, and someone actually picks up the phone when you call.

At Beacon, we believe time is your most valuable asset. That's why we've built a tech-forward firm, using modern cloud tools and streamlined systems to handle the financial side so you don't have to. Clean books matter, but what really matters is giving you back the hours you'd otherwise spend buried in spreadsheets, so you can spend them on your family, your business, and your life.

Today we work with real estate investors, contractors, and service business owners across the country. And every client still gets what we promised from day one: clean books, clear answers, and a team that cares about your success.

The Beacon Accounting Solutions family — Tom, Ben, and their families

Ben Chisholm, CPA, Founder

What Makes Us Different

We're proactive, not reactive

We don't wait until April to talk strategy. We check in throughout the year to find savings, flag risks, and keep you ahead of deadlines.

No jargon, no lectures

We explain things in plain language. You should leave every conversation understanding your numbers better, not more confused.

Built for investors & owners

We specialize in real estate and small business, not everything under the sun. That focus means deeper expertise where it matters most to you.

Outsourced accounting, in-house feel

We're real people who enjoy what we do. We want you to feel comfortable calling us about a big deal, a weird receipt, or anything in between.

The Team

Benjamin Chisholm, CPA

Benjamin Chisholm, CPA

Founder

Ben is a CPA licensed in South Carolina, with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Accounting from Clemson University. His foundation in public accounting, combined with his experience as an auditor, brings a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to financial management. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs and real estate investors, Ben developed an early appreciation for the complexities of building and preserving wealth. This background gives him a unique ability to understand not just the numbers, but the bigger picture behind every business. As the founder of Beacon Accounting Solutions, Ben provides a more elevated approach to bookkeeping and accounting—one built on precision, clarity, and trust. He works closely with business owners to ensure their financials are not only accurate, but structured in a way that supports smarter decisions and long-term growth.

Anna Hinterleiter, CPA

Anna Hinterleiter, CPA

CPA

Anna is a CPA licensed in North Carolina with a Bachelor's in International Business and Accounting from the University of South Carolina and a Master's in Accounting from the University of Florida. She launched her career at a Big 4 firm, building expertise across multiple industries before moving to a Charlotte-based CPA practice where she independently managed the books for over 30 small and mid-sized businesses — real estate, construction, healthcare, manufacturing — handling everything from month-end close to advisory for companies ranging from single-member LLCs to $25M corporations. Anna brings Big 4 rigor and deep small-business know-how to Beacon's clients, ensuring their financials are accurate, meaningful, and built for growth.

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We'd love to learn about your business and see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no sales pitch, just a conversation.