Top 10 Best Bookkeepers

Our directory features experienced bookkeepers who provide financial record-keeping services for businesses of all sizes. These professionals specialize in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, and assisting with tax preparation.

Schwartz & Schwartz

Camino De La Reina, San Diego, California
4.6 (55 reviews)
  • Audit and conflict resolution support
  • Individual filing for past tax year(s)
  • Payroll services
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Specialties With an office in central San Diego County, Schwartz & Schwartz offers tax preparation, payroll processing, accounting + bookkeeping, con More Detail

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MA SIERRA TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES, INC.

Canby Avenue, Los Angeles, California
4.6 (60 reviews)
  • Notarization
  • Bookkeeping
  • Audit and conflict resolution support
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Our company specializes in tax preparation services for a wide variety of clients. With over 30 years of experience Sierra’s Income Tax & Bookkeepin More Detail

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ABC Tax Service

Park Boulevard, San Diego, California
4.6 (96 reviews)
  • Past year(s) tax preparation and filing
  • Tax planning
  • Current year tax preparation and filing
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Specialties For over 25 years, ABC Tax Service has been providing San Diego with tax preparation services. We offer personalized service in the prepa More Detail

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A Reliable Bookkeeping Service

Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, California
4.6 (31 reviews)
  • Accountants
  • Bookkeepers
  • Payroll services

A Reliable Bookkeeping Service specializes in the use of the QuickBooks accounting program exclusively and works with several versions of QuickBooks. More Detail

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Punch Financial - Bookkeeping, Accounting & CFO Services

Constellation Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
4.3 (6 reviews)
  • Medium-sized Business Consulting
  • Start-up Business Consulting
  • Virtual Consultations
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Why hire an in-house CFO and bookkeeping team when for a fraction of the cost you can outsource the best team with proven results? Get so much more th More Detail

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ACTAX

North Capitol Avenue, San Jose, California
4.5 (44 reviews)
  • Bookkeepers
  • Past year(s) tax preparation and filin…
  • Payroll services
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Income Tax Preparation, Personal Income Tax Service, Out-of-State Returns: Business Tax Preparation - Sole Proprietorship, S-Corporation, Partnership, More Detail

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Samuel B Choi Accountancy Corp

Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
4.6 (89 reviews)
  • Business filing for past tax year(s)
  • Tax planning
  • Business filing for current tax year
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Established in 1981, Samuel B. Choi Accountancy Corp is a certified public accountant firm providing assurance, tax, and business management to both i More Detail

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Alam One Stop Tax and Accounting Services

Baronet Court, San Jose, California
4.5 (36 reviews)
  • Payroll services
  • Business filing for current tax year
  • Business filing for past tax year(s)
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Our professional staff can help you in all phases of QuickBooks applications. As a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, we provide assistance with acquisi More Detail

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Ami Shah CPA

North First Street, San Jose, California
4.5 (55 reviews)
  • Business filing for past tax year(s)
  • Accountants
  • Audit and conflict resolution support
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We combine the experience of a large firm with the personal attention that only a small firm can provide. Our clients come back to us year after year More Detail

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J & O Tax Bookkeeping, Inc.

Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
4.4 (24 reviews)
  • Individual filing for current tax year
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax planning
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We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your More Detail

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Frequently Asked Questions

A bookkeeper is responsible for recording and organizing a business’s financial transactions, such as income, expenses, payroll, and invoices. They ensure that financial records are accurate and up to date.

While bookkeepers focus on day-to-day financial tracking, accountants take it a step further by analyzing financial data, preparing tax returns, and providing strategic financial advice. Bookkeepers handle the foundational financial work, while accountants help with big-picture financial planning and compliance.

Yes! While accounting software like QuickBooks or Xero automates certain tasks, a bookkeeper ensures accuracy, reconciles discrepancies, categorizes transactions correctly, and keeps your books tax-ready. Many business owners prefer to have a human expert oversee their finances rather than relying solely on software.

For small businesses, bookkeeping should be updated weekly or biweekly to keep track of cash flow and expenses. Larger businesses may require daily updates to ensure financial accuracy. Monthly reconciliations help keep financial statements error-free and ready for tax filing or financial reporting.

Yes, but bookkeepers typically handle record-keeping, expense categorization, and financial reporting rather than tax strategy and filing. However, they work closely with accountants and tax professionals to ensure that financial records are tax-ready and compliant with IRS regulations.

Bookkeeping services range from $300 to $2,500 per month, depending on:

  • Business size and complexity
  • Number of transactions per month
  • Services required (basic bookkeeping vs. full financial management)

Freelance bookkeepers may charge $25–$100 per hour, while outsourced bookkeeping firms offer flat monthly rates.