Accounts Payable Services & AP Automation Providers in Berwyn, IL

Anna Talac, CPA is a small accounting and tax practice in Berwyn, Illinois. It supports business owners and individuals who need reliable financial help but do not want to hire a full-time accountant. The firm does not market a standalone AP automation platform. Payables work is handled within its broader bookkeeping, reconciliation, payroll and QuickBooks engagements. That suits owner-managed companies that want a CPA overseeing vendor-related records alongside their taxes.

Accounts payable and bookkeeping support

The firm builds and maintains a chart of accounts so every transaction is captured. Periodic internal reviews catch errors such as a vendor billing twice or a payment that never reached the books. Its reconciliation work compares the ledger against outside documents, including statements from banks, card issuers and lenders, cleared checks, deposit images and tax forms the company has received. This gives owners a clearer view of the cash on hand for upcoming bills and investments. AP-related services include:

• Ongoing or occasional bookkeeping with discrepancy reviews
• Reconciliation of bank, card and loan accounts
• Entering open payables and receivables during a QuickBooks setup or conversion
• Determining which vendors require 1099 forms and collecting their details
• Preparing 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms, with an optional mailing service
• Financial statement analysis used to guide payables and receivables management

Compiled financial statements are also available, covering the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement and general ledger detail. The practice uses this package to help clients set strategy and manage what they owe and are owed. It also gives clients credible figures to share with vendors, lenders and investors.

Payroll, tax and software services

Beyond payables, the firm electronically files federal and Illinois payroll returns, including Forms 941, IL-941, UI-3/40, 940 and W-2s. Clients who prefer to run day-to-day payroll themselves can use tools the firm provides, while the CPA continues to handle quarterly and annual reporting. Owners of small corporations also get guidance on setting a reasonable salary for themselves.

Tax offerings cover:

• Return preparation
• Planning around life events
• IRS audit representation
• Resolution of problems such as unfiled returns, levies and unpaid payroll taxes, including offers in compromise and installment agreements

On the software side, the firm configures QuickBooks and trains staff on only the features they actually use. It also answers quick questions by phone or email and supports other platforms such as Wave and Xero.

Who the firm serves

Clients range from S corporations and partnerships to LLCs, sole proprietorships and trusts. Many are professionals, tradespeople and owners of rental property. Industries named by the firm include:

• Attorneys, architects and consultants
• Contractors
• Doctors and mental health providers
• Educational, personal and technical services

Background and credentials

Anna Talac has worked in accounting and tax since 1989. Her experience spans public practice, controller roles at small firms, and project assignments for both Fortune 100 corporations and small family businesses. She holds a B.A. from Concordia College and an M.S. in Accountancy from the University of Houston.

She earned the CMA designation in 1996, the CPA in 1998 and the CFM in 1999. Client testimonials on the site mention emailed deadline reminders, prompt and detailed answers, and long relationships, with some clients working with her since 2010 and 2011. Her approach looks at a client's business and personal tax situations together to uncover issues and opportunities.

Gladys R. Wilson & Associates is a Certified Public Accounting firm organized as a professional corporation. It serves business owners, executives, independent professionals, nonprofit organizations and individual taxpayers. Its headquarters are on North Harlem Avenue in Chicago, and it runs a second office on Cermak Road in Berwyn. All of its CPAs are licensed in Illinois, and the partners also hold Wisconsin licenses. Bilingual service in Spanish and English is a central part of how the firm works with clients.

Accounting and Finance Support for Businesses

Buyers looking for help with payables will find it within the firm's general business accounting work rather than as a separately branded service. The website does not list a dedicated accounts payable outsourcing offering or AP automation software. Instead, it describes a range of finance functions that usually include tracking bills, managing vendor obligations and controlling disbursements:

• Small business accounting and bookkeeping support
• Cash flow management
• Internal controls for financial processes
• Part-time CFO services
• Payroll processing and payroll tax matters
• Accounting for nonprofit organizations
• Bank financing assistance and business valuation
• Strategic planning and new business formation

For a company weighing an AP vendor, the appeal is this combination. Payables can be handled alongside tax work, payroll and part-time CFO oversight, instead of by a narrow processing service.

Tax and IRS Representation

Tax is a large part of the practice. It covers preparation and planning for businesses and individuals, plus representation in IRS audits. The firm also handles unfiled returns, back taxes, payroll tax problems, liens, levies, wage garnishments, offers in compromise and installment arrangements. This experience can matter to businesses whose payables or payroll records have fallen behind and created compliance exposure.

Background and Leadership

Gladys R. Wilson founded the firm in 1990 and serves as President and Managing Partner. She holds a CPA license, an MBA and a doctorate. From 1985 to 1990 she was Chief Financial Officer of St. Augustine College in Chicago.

During that time the college's revenue grew from about $800,000 to roughly $17 million, and she set up an internal audit function there. Her earlier tax work involved corporations such as DuPont, Bell & Howell, Zenith and Comdisco. Under her leadership the firm has received an Exemplary Entrepreneur Award from Bank of America and a Colombian award recognizing excellence abroad.

Vice President Adriana Wilson-Pawlow is a CPA and attorney with a master's in taxation. She has more than three decades of experience in auditing, tax representation and tax debt negotiation. Treasurer Sandra Wilson, also a CPA with an MBA and PhD, brings experience in accounting, auditing, purchasing and management. She has acted as the firm's lead consultant to the City of Chicago for over twenty years.

Working with the Firm

New clients can begin with a free initial consultation. Documents are exchanged through a secure file portal and a client portal. The firm also publishes a monthly newsletter, tax calendars and financial guides for clients. Its strengths for buyers are partner-level CPA involvement, a long institutional history and Spanish-language service.