Bookkeeping
Clean, current books every month — reconciled accounts, categorized transactions, and records you can trust.
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Melissa Cheresnick · Public Accountant · Hot Springs, ArkansasAccurate Numbers.
Accurate Numbers.
Better Decisions.
Stronger Businesses.
Helping Arkansas businesses stay financially organized with reliable bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and personalized accounting services.
Melissa Cheresnick
Public Accountant · MBA · Hot Springs, Arkansas
About Melissa
A trusted Public Accountant for Arkansas businesses
Melissa Cheresnick works directly with business owners across Arkansas to keep books clean, payroll on time, and decisions grounded in real numbers. With an MBA and years of hands-on experience, she pairs technical precision with practical business perspective.
- Public Accountant (PA)
- MBA
- Based in Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Serving businesses across Arkansas
- Personalized one-on-one service
- Honest, responsive, and detail-oriented
Services
Accounting support built around your business
From monthly bookkeeping to budget planning, Melissa handles every service with the same care and attention.
Payroll Services
Accurate, on-time payroll for your team, with filings and records handled carefully in the background.
Learn MoreFinancial Reporting
Profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports explained in plain language you can act on.
Learn MoreBusiness Support
Melissa is a dependable financial partner for the day-to-day questions that come with running a small business.
Learn MoreQuickBooks Assistance
Setup, cleanup, and training so your QuickBooks file actually reflects how your business runs.
Learn MoreBusiness Organization
Systems for receipts, records, and recurring deadlines so nothing important slips through.
Learn MoreFinancial Consulting
One-on-one guidance on pricing, margins, and growth decisions, backed by your real numbers.
Learn MoreBudget Planning
Practical budgets and forecasts that match your season, your cash flow, and your goals.
Learn MoreNonprofit Accounting
Bookkeeping and financial reporting tailored for nonprofit organizations. Ask about availability — we'd be glad to discuss your mission's needs.
Learn MoreWhy Choose Us
Local expertise, personal attention
Small businesses across Arkansas rely on Melissa for accuracy, clarity, and communication they can count on.
Local Arkansas Expertise
Based in Hot Springs and working with Arkansas businesses of every size.
MBA Educated
An MBA informs every recommendation.
Personalized Service
You work directly with Melissa — never a rotating call center.
Reliable Communication
Questions answered promptly, in plain language, without the jargon.
Small Business Focus
Built around the realities of owner-operated Arkansas businesses.
Accurate Financial Solutions
Detail-oriented work you can rely on at tax time and all year long.
The Process
Four simple steps to organized finances
01
Schedule Consultation
Reach out by phone or the contact form and pick a time that works for you.
02
Discuss Your Business
Melissa reviews where your books stand today and what's causing friction.
03
Customized Accounting Plan
You receive a clear scope and flat expectations tailored to your business.
04
Ongoing Financial Support
Monthly bookkeeping, reporting, and Melissa to call when questions come up.
Testimonials
What Arkansas business owners say
“They took two years of messy records and turned them into books I actually understand. I finally know where my shop stands each month.”
FAQ
Questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call (501) 617-0979 and just ask.
A Public Accountant handles the financial backbone of your business — bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, and organization — so your records are accurate and your decisions are based on real numbers. The practice is led by Melissa Cheresnick, a Public Accountant (PA) with an MBA.
Yes. Melissa is based in Hot Springs and serves small businesses throughout Arkansas, working both in person and remotely depending on what fits your schedule.
Pricing depends on transaction volume, payroll needs, and the condition of your current records. After a free consultation with Melissa you'll receive a clear, customized quote — no surprise invoices.
Absolutely. Melissa handles cleanup and catch-up work often. She'll reconcile prior periods, correct miscategorized transactions, and get you back on a reliable monthly rhythm.
Yes. QuickBooks setup, cleanup, and one-on-one training are available, whether you want to run day-to-day entry yourself or hand it off entirely.
You'll receive monthly financial reports with a plain-language summary, plus responsive answers whenever a question comes up between reporting cycles.
Call (501) 617-0979 or submit the contact form to schedule a free consultation. There's no obligation and no pressure.
Contact
Schedule your free consultation
Tell Melissa a little about your business and you'll get a personal follow-up.
- Phone
- (501) 617-0979
- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Service Area
- Serving Small Businesses Throughout Arkansas