Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Bartlesville, OK

Bryan, Little, Haley & Kent P.C. is a certified public accounting firm based in downtown Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It works with small businesses, nonprofit groups and individual taxpayers. The firm is not a dedicated payroll software vendor. Its payroll work sits within a wider practice of accounting, tax and advisory services.

Employers may want their payroll tax filings handled by the same CPAs who keep their books and prepare their returns. For those buyers, the firm offers a single, locally based point of contact.

Payroll and Compliance Support

The firm prepares payroll tax reports and sales tax reports for business clients. It pairs this work with complete bookkeeping. As a result, wage records, employer tax obligations and the general ledger can all be managed under one roof. The shareholders also handle tax matters involving the IRS.

Employers facing notices or unresolved filing issues can therefore get compliance help and problem resolution from one team. The firm also audits employee benefit plans, which is useful for companies sponsoring retirement or other benefit programs for staff.

Broader Services for Businesses and Individuals

• Bookkeeping, plus preparation of business financial statements
• Tax returns for businesses and corporations
• Audits of financial statements and of employee benefit plans
• Tax planning and preparation for individuals
• Help with business planning and entity formation
• Retirement planning, financial planning and investment guidance
• Planning and returns for trusts, estates and gifts
• Support with real estate transactions and the sale of a business
• Resolving disputes and problems with the IRS

The firm aims to blend long-standing accounting skills with modern technology so that its work arrives on time and without errors. It positions itself as an advisor for businesses at different stages, from fast-growing ventures to mature companies. It also helps owners understand how recent changes in tax law affect small employers and nonprofits.

Team and Credentials

The practice is owned by three shareholders, each a CPA.

• Harvey L. Little has worked in public accounting since 1976 and belongs to the AICPA. He studied accounting at East Central Oklahoma State University in Ada. He leads the firm's tax consulting work and focuses on retirement planning. He also prepares individual, business, fiduciary and estate income tax returns.
• Thad W. Kent studied accounting and political science at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville. He has been an OSCPA member and a practicing public accountant since 1995. He oversees the firm's assurance services and advises on business and personal taxes. He has lived in Bartlesville since 1991 and sits on several community boards.
• Robert Haley entered public accounting in 2003 and is a member of both the AICPA and the OSCPA. He earned his accounting degree from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He concentrates on individual and business tax returns and on audit work.

Several things distinguish the firm for payroll buyers. It has CPA-level oversight and decades of combined public accounting experience. It is also rooted in Bartlesville. Businesses that want payroll tax reporting tied closely to bookkeeping, tax preparation and audit services may find this integrated approach practical. The office keeps standard weekday business hours for client meetings and consultations.