Meet Us

 

Based in Madison, WI, Midwest Accounting Services has a personable, professional staff with over 60 years of combined financial, business accounting, payroll, budgeting, and business tax planning and preparation experience. Our professional staff understands the importance of everyday small-business decision making; we have a complete understanding of small-business tax issues related to all the vital areas of your organization such as revenue generation, cost containment, payroll issues, and tax planning.

Our philosophy is simple: To maintain our strong commitment to understanding each client’s unique business needs and to provide top-level, professional, expert advice for every accounting issue our customers bring to us. We are here to support your small business needs—from initial business set-up to succession planning. We are here to provide you with the tools you need to do what you do best . . . grow your business.

 

Meet Our Team

 

Anita Bechen – Staff Accountant (608) 662-1349

  • 25 years public and private sector accounting experience
  • 15 years Quick Books specialist
  • Specializing in Quick Books accounting, analysis, and training
  • Specializing in payroll, financial report processing, and sales tax
  • Enjoys gardening, reading mystery novels, and preparing feasts for her family

Jon Bednarski, EA – Controller (608) 662-1350

  • 15 years public accounting experience & 10 years private-sector experience as controller
  • Specializing in individual and small business financial analysis, tax planning, tax preparation, and information systems support
  • Specializing in cash flow analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Clients include individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships, and non-profits
  • Enjoys family time, cycling, yoga, and just being out doors

Elizabeth Herbst, CPA – Manager (608) 662-1340

  • 20 years public accounting experience
  • Specializing in individual and small business financial analysis, tax planning, and preparation
  • Specializing in clergy, estate, and trust work
  • Clients include individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, sole proprietorships, and non-profits
  • Enjoys being a grandmother, quilting, traveling, and reading
Midwest Accounting Services