Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Accounting Partner in Gresham, OR
Stephen L Barkley, CPA PC has served clients since 1994 with comprehensive accounting and tax solutions. Our expertise spans small business Federal and State tax compliance, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and business consulting. With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in navigating complex tax laws to maximize deductions while providing personalized guidance for growing businesses. Our services include QuickBooks setup, payroll tax reporting, and strategic financial planning tailored to medical, construction, distribution, and manufacturing industries.We assist organizations from sole proprietorships to corporations with 401(k) plans, SEP-IRAs, and cafeteria benefit programs. Our Portland-area practice emphasizes proactive tax planning and IRS representation to minimize liabilities. We prioritize client education to ensure informed financial decision-making. Located in Gresham, Oregon, our firm maintains weekday business hours from 9 AM to 5 PM. We currently focus on serving existing clients during peak tax seasons while continuing to provide year-round financial support.
Services
Accounting Services
Tax Preparation
Business Consulting
Bookkeeping
IRS Representation
QuickBooks Setup
Financial Statements
Tax Planning
Payroll Reporting
Benefit Plan Administration
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of small business tax expertise
- Our team provides personalized QuickBooks accounting solutions
- We specialize in complex IRS representation cases
- Our practice handles multi-industry financial compliance
- We implement strategic employee benefit plan administration
Associations and certifications
- CPA
Services
Accounting Services
We provide comprehensive accounting solutions including monthly/quarterly bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and QuickBooks setup. Our services ensure accurate financial records for businesses of all sizes. Our team handles bank reconciliations, payroll tax reporting, and new business formation assistance.
Tax Preparation
Expert preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. We handle complex filings including corporate returns, gift taxes, and prior-year unfiled returns. Our tax planning strategies help maximize deductions while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
IRS Representation
Professional representation for IRS audits and tax debt resolution. We handle correspondence, appeals, and payment plan negotiations. Our CPA expertise ensures proper documentation and compliance with tax code requirements during enforcement actions.
Business Consulting
Strategic financial guidance for business growth including tax planning, cash flow management, and benefit plan implementation. We help clients understand financial statements and make informed decisions to strengthen their business position.
QuickBooks Setup
Custom QuickBooks configuration for new and existing businesses. We ensure proper chart of accounts setup, payroll integration, and financial reporting capabilities. Our training helps clients effectively manage day-to-day accounting operations using the software.
People
Stephen L. Barkley
CPA
Certified Public Accountant with 30+ years experience in small business tax compliance. Graduated from Portland State University in 1988. Specializes in multi-industry financial solutions and employee benefit plan administration.
Questions
What accounting services do you offer for small businesses?
We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, QuickBooks setup, payroll processing, and new business formation assistance for small businesses in the Portland area.
Do you handle both individual and business tax preparation?
Yes, we prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts with complex deduction optimization strategies.
Can you help with IRS audit representation?
Our CPA provides full audit representation including document preparation, correspondence handling, and payment plan negotiation with the IRS.
What employee benefit plans do you administer?
We implement 401(k) plans, SEP-IRAs, profit sharing programs, and cafeteria benefit plans tailored to business size and employee needs.
Are you accepting new tax clients for 2024?
Due to capacity constraints, we are not accepting new clients for the 2024 tax season to maintain service quality for existing clients.
