Mel Spofford is a seasoned accounting professional with over 15 years of experience supporting both corporate and small businesses—specializing in residential construction and property management. For the past six years, she’s worked closely with residential general contractors, managing financial operations and leading software upgrades and integrations to improve accessibility and real-time collaboration.
Mel is passionate about streamlining operations through smart software solutions. She has rolled out new payroll platforms, Paylocity, as well as migrating clients from QBD to QBO for easier financial accessibility. She’s successfully implemented platforms like Buildertrend, CompanyCam, and Smartsheet to enhance project management workflows. For her property management clients, she’s rolled out Yardi Breeze and Rent Café, optimizing everything from financial tracking and property advertising to tenant communications, maintenance requests, and mobile rent payments.
Mel Spofford
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Accounting Solutions for Contractors & Real Estate Investors
Her expertise spans full-cycle accounting, including:
• Accounts receivable/payable (AR/AP)
• Bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations
• Job costing and tenant rent collections
• Month and year-end financial reporting
• Work Comp Audits, CRPs, 1099s and year-end tax prep
Mel’s mission is to uncover cost-saving opportunities and help businesses run more efficiently by leveraging today’s best accounting and property management tools. Whether it’s migrating your books to QuickBooks Online or streamlining tenant processes with Yardi Breeze, she brings hands-on experience and strategic insight to every engagement.
Recently relocated to sunny Cape Coral, Florida from Minnesota, Mel enjoys traveling with her husband Dylan and their two dogs—Georgia (a boxer) and Harry (a rescue). From road trips to beach towns to exploring museums and local food scenes, she brings the same curiosity and energy to life that she does to her work.
Integrity and honesty are the cornerstones of Mel’s practice. She believes that trust is earned through transparency and precision—especially when managing your financials.
Industry & Community Involvement
We believe in staying deeply connected to the industries we serve and the community where we live. By staying active in professional organizations, we ensure we are up-to-date on local trends, regulations, and the unique challenges facing Florida business owners.
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MLS Bookkeeping is a proud member of:
Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA):
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
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