Lyman, Spartanburg & Upstate South Carolina
About the firm
Wilkins & Associates provides accounting, tax, payroll, and CFO-level advisory for businesses in Lyman, Spartanburg & Upstate South Carolina. The firm is intentionally structured so owners work directly with the people responsible for their numbers.
Our story
The practice began by doing the work most firms treat as an afterthought — cleaning up neglected books, filing what had been deferred, and answering questions in language a business owner could actually use.
What became clear was that compliance alone was never the real need. Owners wanted to know whether the business was healthy, what next quarter would require, and whether the next decision was affordable. Answering that required a different kind of relationship: current records, regular reporting, and a standing conversation.
Today Wilkins & Associates operates as that partner — handling the recurring financial responsibilities of a business while acting as an advisor for the decisions that shape it. The firm keeps its client roster deliberate so the advisory work stays real.
How we work
Based in Lyman and serving the Upstate. We know the market these businesses operate in, because it is ours too.
Advisory built on unreliable books is guesswork. The foundation comes first, always.
Reports and recommendations written so an owner can act on them without a translator.
You should never wonder whether your accountant received your question.
The owners
Co-Owners · Wilkins & Associates
Joshua and Shantell Wilkins, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, co-own and lead Wilkins & Associates. Their shared passion for financial excellence and unwavering commitment to their clients are the foundation of their firm.
With expertise in various aspects of personal and business finance, the couple brings a unique blend of skills and perspectives to the table. Together, they're dedicated to helping businesses succeed and individuals thrive through sound financial guidance and strategic planning.
The team
Chief Executive Officer · Tax Advisor · CFO Partner
Shantell leads the firm's tax planning and CFO advisory practice. Her work sits at the intersection of compliance and decision-making: getting the filings right, then using what the numbers reveal to shape pricing, hiring, distributions, and growth.
Clients describe the difference plainly — the tax outcome stops being a surprise, and there is someone to call before a decision is made rather than after.
Business Development & Client Relationships
Joshua guides new clients from the first conversation through onboarding, and keeps communication consistent afterward.
His role exists for a simple reason: most owners' worst experience with an accountant was not bad math — it was silence.
Certified Public Accountant
Lassina brings CPA-level technical depth across business returns, nonprofit reporting, and complex compliance requirements.
When an engagement calls for technical review — entity questions, unusual transactions, nonprofit filings — that work is handled in-house.
Next step
A short conversation is usually enough to tell whether the need is cleanup, compliance, reporting, or advisory — and what it would take to handle it.
Or call (864) 707-2330 — Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM