Payroll Companies & Payroll Services in Ponca City, OK

John F. Kramer, CPA PLLC is a certified public accounting practice in Ponca City, Oklahoma. It does business under the shorter name JFK CPA and describes itself as an accounting and business services firm. Payroll is one of a small set of core offerings, alongside bookkeeping, recurring monthly accounting, tax return preparation and consulting.

For organizations comparing payroll providers, the firm is a local CPA office that can keep payroll close to the rest of a client's financial records, rather than a standalone payroll processor.

Who the Firm Works With

The practice serves a broad mix of clients. These include people who own and run companies, corporate executives, self-employed and independent professionals, and individual taxpayers. That range suits small employers that want one accountant handling payroll and the owner's personal tax filings. It also fits professionals who need occasional help with compensation and withholding questions.

Services Offered

The firm's website lists the following areas of work:

• Payroll services
• Bookkeeping
• Monthly accounting
• Tax preparation
• Consulting services

Because payroll sits next to bookkeeping and monthly accounting in this lineup, wage and withholding figures can feed straight into a client's regular books. The same office can then prepare year-end tax returns from those records. For an employer, this can mean fewer handoffs between separate vendors and one point of contact who knows both the payroll history and the general ledger.

The site does not name specific payroll software, pay frequencies or industry specialties. It also does not say whether the firm handles direct deposit, payroll tax filings or year-end wage forms. Buyers with particular requirements in those areas should confirm the details during an initial conversation.

Working With the Firm

New clients can book an appointment, and the firm offers a first consultation at no cost. This gives a prospective payroll client a chance to discuss headcount, schedules and recordkeeping needs before committing. The office keeps standard weekday business hours.

The website also offers several commonly requested IRS documents as downloads:

• Form W-4, the employee withholding certificate
• Form W-9
• Form 1040 and Form 1040EZ
• Schedule A for itemized deductions

For employers, having the W-4 and W-9 on hand is useful when bringing on new staff or engaging independent contractors.

Background and What Sets It Apart

The practice is organized as a professional limited liability company under the name of John F. Kramer, a CPA. Clients therefore work with a firm led by a licensed accountant rather than a call-center payroll service. The firm describes its approach as reliable, seasoned and personable. Its single office location in Ponca City makes it a practical choice for local businesses that prefer to meet their accountant in person.

Buyers weighing this firm against national payroll platforms will mainly be choosing between packaged software and a hands-on local CPA relationship. In that relationship, payroll is managed together with bookkeeping, monthly financial work and tax preparation.

Small Business & Accounting Solutions of OK, LLC, often called SBAS, is a woman-owned bookkeeping, accounting, tax and payroll firm based in downtown Ponca City, Oklahoma. It works mainly with small companies and their owners. It also serves individuals and corporations who would rather hand off routine financial administration and spend their time running the business.

Clients can work with the firm face to face at its office or entirely remotely through virtual services. The company has also announced a satellite location in Colorado Springs.

Payroll Services

The payroll offering is built around five tiered packages sized by headcount. Bronze covers up to two employees, Silver up to five, and Gold up to seven. Platinum handles up to ten, and Ultra-Platinum is meant for employers with eleven or more staff. Every tier includes the same core compliance work:

• Weekly or biweekly pay runs
• Quarterly Oklahoma state wage withholding reports
• Federal Form 941 quarterly returns
• Year-end W-2 and W-3 forms
• State (SUTA) and federal (FUTA) unemployment tax filings
• Quarterly reporting to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

A one-time setup fee applies to each package. The fee depends on whether the employer already has a payroll history or is starting from scratch. Services can also be chosen individually, so owners can pick only the pieces they need.

Accounting, Tax and Startup Support

Beyond payroll, SBAS handles QuickBooks transaction entry, ongoing bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and cash flow management. Its staff includes QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors, and the firm holds IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) recognition. It prepares individual, partnership, corporate and S corporation returns, and can e-file federal returns and returns for any state.

Many business clients also have their employees and relatives use the firm for personal tax work. For new ventures, SBAS helps owners set up an LLC. This includes filing with the Secretary of State, obtaining a federal EIN and registering with the state tax commission.

Industries Served

The firm reports experience with a varied client base, including:

• Restaurants, hair salons and small retail shops
• Roofing contractors, tire shops and trucking companies
• Farming and ranching operations and a dog breeder
• Nonprofits, realtors, artists and marketplace resellers

Background and Team

SBAS is led by Doreen H. Abbott, MSA, a Ponca City resident with more than 25 years in accounting. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in professional accounting. She previously spent two decades in banking and retired as a credit union CEO.

She was also the first woman to serve as Assistant Commissioner of Tennessee's Credit Union Division, and she sat on a committee that shaped national credit union legislation and regulation. Her staff spans ages 23 to 67, which gives clients a blend of newer and long-tenured perspectives.

Client testimonials on the site praise her approachability and her help with backlogged records. Prospective clients can book a complimentary 30-minute consultation before committing to a package. Office hours are weekdays only.