Accountant in Billings, MT
Local, year-round accounting for Billings small businesses — bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and tax preparation from an IRS Enrolled Agent-led team. Fixed monthly pricing, direct access, no surprise bills.
1643 24th St W Ste 102, Billings, MT 59102
What working with a Billings accountant should feel like
The frustration most Billings owners describe with their old accountant is the same: hard to reach, only shows up in March, sends a big bill for a return you don't understand, and gives no forward-looking advice. Our whole model is built to fix that.
Marlow Accounting is a monthly-retainer firm. That means you talk to us throughout the year, not just at tax time. It means we're already inside your books when we plan your taxes — so the strategy is based on real numbers, not a guess. And it means the bill is the same every month, whether you email us twice or twenty times.
Who we work with in Billings
We work with LLCs, S-corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors across Billings — construction and trades, medical and dental practices, restaurants, e-commerce and retail, trucking, and professional services. Most of our clients bring in $100k–$5M in revenue and are past the point where DIY bookkeeping still makes sense.
If you're just starting out, we also handle entity formation, S-corp elections, EIN setup, and getting your accounting stack right from day one.
Our office is on Billings' West End
We're at 1643 24th St W, Ste 102 — minutes from downtown, the Heights, and West Billings, and easy to reach from I-90 or King Ave. Come in for a free consult, or handle everything through our secure portal.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an accountant in Billings, MT cost?
- It varies by scope. At Marlow Accounting, monthly bookkeeping starts at $300, full-service payroll at $300, and a combined complete plan at $500 — fixed monthly pricing, no hourly billing.
- What does a small business accountant actually do?
- A good small business accountant keeps your books accurate, files your business and personal tax returns, plans your taxes year-round, runs your payroll on time, and gives you monthly reports you can actually understand and act on.
- How often should I meet with my accountant?
- We recommend at least quarterly for active businesses — enough to catch tax planning opportunities before year-end and course-correct on cash flow. Full-subscription clients get monthly reports and unlimited email support.
- Do you serve businesses outside of Billings?
- Yes — Laurel, Lockwood, Shepherd, Huntley, Park City, Columbus, Red Lodge, and across Yellowstone County. Bozeman and further-out Montana clients are served remotely through our secure portal.
- What if my books are a mess?
- That's a QuickBooks cleanup, and we do those regularly. We diagnose what's wrong, quote a flat fee, and rebuild your file so ongoing bookkeeping can start clean.
Ready to talk?
Call, schedule online, or drop by the office. No pressure, no cost for the first conversation.