Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Birmingham Area, AL (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Bryan L. Parker, scoring 51 with 74% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 40 firms here; 10 of the 14 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 8 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a price, and 13 of 14 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 8 of 14 hold a credential a third party confirms (57% against 15%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
40 profiles reviewed, 14 met the listing bar, 10 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 8 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 2 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Birmingham (8), Hoover (5) and Pelham (1). The page covers 114 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Alabama appears on the state page.
How this list is built: Methodology · Disclosures · About · Report a correction
This list numbers the 8 Birmingham bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 14 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (1 firm) and remote service (3).
Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Birmingham Area, AL, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Bryan L. Parker (Pelham, AL). Evidence Score 51/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: technology; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Peters Bandura (Birmingham, AL). Evidence Score 47/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: nonprofits, technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits, technology, construction, real estate, healthcare.
- 10 Minute Bookkeeping (Birmingham, AL). Evidence Score 46/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: retail, professional services; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): retail, professional services, technology.
- LUCA (Birmingham, AL). Evidence Score 45/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: professional services, ecommerce; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services, ecommerce, retail, franchises.
- Chriswere & Associates (Hoover, AL). Evidence Score 43/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; states it prices by quote.
- Hughett Sanders, LLC (Birmingham, AL). Evidence Score 36/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- New Century Business Services LLC (Hoover, AL). Evidence Score 33/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, retail.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, retail, transportation.
- Covering Your Assets (Birmingham, AL). Evidence Score 32/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
Also scored
These firms reached 70% evidence coverage, but fewer than 6 of the items we score are documented for them, so they carry a score and no number.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Till Hester Eyer & Brown PC Says it serves: construction, real estate, retail, ecommerce, e-commerce | Birmingham, AL Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75% | 26 |
| Banks, Finley, White & Company | Birmingham, AL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 19 |
Top firms in Birmingham
Peters Bandura leads Birmingham with an Evidence Score of 47/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Birmingham: 10 Minute Bookkeeping (46/100, 77% coverage), LUCA (45/100, 74% coverage), Hughett Sanders, LLC (36/100, 74% coverage), Covering Your Assets (32/100, 74% coverage).
Top firms in Hoover
Chriswere & Associates leads Hoover with an Evidence Score of 43/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Hoover: New Century Business Services LLC (33/100, 74% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan L. Parker Says it serves: technology | Pelham, AL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74% | 51 |
| Peters Bandura Says it serves: nonprofits, technology, construction, real estate, healthcare | Birmingham, AL Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 47 |
| 10 Minute Bookkeeping Says it serves: retail, professional services, technology | Birmingham, AL | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 46 |
| LUCA Says it serves: professional services, ecommerce, retail, franchises | Birmingham, AL | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74% | 45 |
| Chriswere & Associates | Hoover, AL Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 43 |
| Hughett Sanders, LLC Says it serves: professional services | Birmingham, AL Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74% | 36 |
| New Century Business Services LLC Says it serves: construction, retail, transportation | Hoover, AL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 33 |
| Covering Your Assets | Birmingham, AL | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 32 |
Also listed (not scored yet)
These firms met the listing bar but have under 70% evidence coverage, so they are not ranked.
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagler & Brocato | Hoover, AL Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Letson & Associates, P.C. Says it serves: professional services | Hoover, AL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 35% |
| Stone Avant & Daniels | Birmingham, AL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 25% |
| THAG Inc. Says it serves: construction, manufacturing, technology | Hoover, AL | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 24% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
You won't find a fee on any of these 14 websites. 1 of 14 says it works by quote, and 13 of 14 don't mention pricing. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 1 firm that says it does catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Bryan L. Parker. On process, 1 of 14 gives a reporting schedule and 1 explain onboarding. Nationally 21% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is below the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (50%); after it come QuickBooks Online 14% and Xero 7%. If you run Xero, LUCA names it. 3 of 14 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Because Alabama publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 8 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Alabama's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Bryan L. Parker, Peters Bandura, LUCA and Chriswere & Associates. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked. Check any CPA claim yourself on the Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 32 and 51; the median across every scored firm is 39.5. 2 more firms reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so they sit under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: Bryan L. Parker (51 at 74% coverage), Peters Bandura (47 at 77% coverage) and 10 Minute Bookkeeping (46 at 77% coverage). Birmingham has the most numbered firms (5), and the list spans 3 towns in all. A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Birmingham area in figures
Shares of the 14 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it.
| Publish a price or starting price | 0% (0 of 14) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 7% (1 of 14) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 93% (13 of 14) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 57% (8 of 14) |
| State a reporting cadence | 7% (1 of 14) |
| Describe onboarding | 7% (1 of 14) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 7% (1 of 14) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 21% (3 of 14) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 50%, QuickBooks Online 14%, Xero 7% |
| Median evidence coverage | 74% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 39.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Birmingham bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. 1 of 14 says it quotes each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Birmingham take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Bryan L. Parker says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Birmingham bookkeepers work in Xero?
LUCA names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Birmingham bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
9 of 14 name them on their own sites, among them Bryan L. Parker (technology), Peters Bandura (nonprofits and technology), 10 Minute Bookkeeping (retail and professional services), LUCA (professional services and ecommerce) and Hughett Sanders, LLC (professional services). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (114)
Adamsville, Alabaster, Allgood, Altoona, Argo, Ashville, Bessemer, Birmingham, Blountsville, Brantleyville, Brent, Brighton, Brook Highland, Brookside, Calera, Carbon Hill, Cardiff, Center Point, Centreville, Chelsea, Clanton, Clay, Cleveland, Columbiana, Concord, Cordova, County Line, Dora, Dunnavant, Eagle Point, Edgewater, Eldridge, Fairfield, Forestdale, Fultondale, Garden City, Gardendale, Grayson Valley, Graysville, Harpersville, Hayden, Helena, Highland Lake, Highland Lakes, Homewood, Hoover, Hueytown, Indian Springs Village, Irondale, Jasper, Jemison, Kansas, Kimberly, Lake View, Leeds, Lipscomb, Locust Fork, Maplesville, Margaret, Maytown, McCalla, McDonald Chapel, Meadowbrook, Midfield, Minor, Montevallo, Moody, Morris, Mount Olive, Mountain Brook, Mulga, Nauvoo, Nectar, North Johns, Oakman, Odenville, Oneonta, Parrish, Pea Ridge, Pelham, Pell City, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Ragland, Remlap, Riverside, Rock Creek, Rosa, Shelby, Shoal Creek, Sipsey, Smoke Rise, Snead, Springville, Steele, Sterrett, Sumiton, Susan Moore, Sylvan Springs, Tarrant, Thorsby, Trafford, Trussville, Vance, Vandiver, Vestavia Hills, Vincent, Warrior, West Blocton, West Jefferson, Westover, Wilsonville, Wilton, Woodstock.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy: license lookupAlabama State Board of Public Accountancy
- Alabama business entity searchState of Alabama
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index