Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Tucson Area, AZ (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Michael Salomon CPA, scoring 47 with 75% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 30 firms here; 8 of the 11 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 7 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 11 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 10 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 5 of 11 say they work with clients remotely (45% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
30 profiles reviewed, 11 met the listing bar, 8 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 7 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 1 is under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Tucson (11). The page covers 55 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Arizona appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 7 Tucson bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 11 that met our listing bar, and scores 1 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (2 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (5).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 11 firms on this list: HBL CPAs publishes from $1,500 a month (onboarding fee may apply) on its own site, captured September 26, 2026 (source). For the other firms we have no verified monthly bookkeeping price; some may publish other pricing, so ask them for a quote.
Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Tucson Area, AZ, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Michael Salomon CPA (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 47/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Sandra L. Reed, CPA (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 40/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: real estate, retail.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, retail.
- Red Alder (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 38/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: medical, veterinary; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, veterinary.
- Clear View Business Solutions (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- DeBenedetti & Co. (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: restaurants, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, real estate, retail, franchises, hospitality.
- Cynthia Beving (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 29/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate, non-profits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, non-profits.
- Dilts & Geddings , Accounting and Tax (Tucson, AZ). Evidence Score 27/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Balance LLC | Tucson, AZ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 19 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Salomon CPA Says it serves: technology | Tucson, AZ Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 47 |
| Sandra L. Reed, CPA Says it serves: real estate, retail | Tucson, AZ Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 40 |
| Red Alder Says it serves: medical, veterinary | Tucson, AZ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 38 |
| Clear View Business Solutions | Tucson, AZ | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 32 |
| DeBenedetti & Co. Says it serves: restaurants, real estate, retail, franchises, hospitality | Tucson, AZ Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 32 |
| Cynthia Beving Says it serves: real estate, non-profits | Tucson, AZ | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 29 |
| Dilts & Geddings , Accounting and Tax | Tucson, AZ Local + remote | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 27 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentage | Tucson, AZ | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| HBL CPAs Says it serves: construction, real estate, healthcare, non-profits, technology | Tucson, AZ Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | ADP | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 69 |
| Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC Says it serves: consultants | Tucson, AZ Local + remote | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
91% of the firms on this page say nothing about what they charge. 1 of 11 shows a monthly price or a starting price, and none say they quote. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: HBL CPAs ("Starting at $1,500 /month"). A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Licenses and public records
There's no Arizona open data for us to match licenses or registrations against, which is why so few firms here reach 70% coverage. A website on its own can't get a firm there. Median evidence coverage here is 73%.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 27 and 47; the median across every scored firm is 32. One more firm reached 70% coverage with fewer than 6 documented items, so it sits under the list as Also scored, without a number. The top of the list: Michael Salomon CPA (47 at 75% coverage), Sandra L. Reed, CPA (40 at 75% coverage) and Red Alder (38 at 75% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Tucson area in figures
Shares of the 11 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Arizona CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 73%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 32.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 9 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 91 | 10 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 36 | 4 |
| Describe onboarding | 18 | 2 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 18 | 2 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 45 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 36 | 4 |
| Mention ADP | 9 | 1 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 9 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Tucson bookkeepers publish their prices?
HBL CPAs shows a price or a starting price on its own site. Open a profile to see the exact wording and the page it came from.
Which firms in Tucson take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Dilts & Geddings , Accounting and Tax and Essentage say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Tucson bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
7 of 11 name them on their own sites, among them Michael Salomon CPA (technology), Sandra L. Reed, CPA (real estate and retail), Red Alder (medical and veterinary), DeBenedetti & Co. (restaurants and real estate) and Cynthia Beving (real estate and non-profits). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (55)
Ajo, Ak Chin, Ali Chuk, Ali Chukson, Ali Molina, Anegam, Arivaca, Arivaca Junction, Avra Valley, Casas Adobes, Catalina, Catalina Foothills, Charco, Chiawuli Tak, Comobabi, Corona de Tucson, Cowlic, Drexel Heights, Elephant Head, Flowing Wells, Green Valley, Gu Oidak, Haivana Nakya, J-Six Ranchettes, Kleindale, Ko Vaya, Maish Vaya, Marana, Nelson, Nolic, Oro Valley, Picture Rocks, Pisinemo, Rillito, Rincon Valley, Sahuarita, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Sells, South Komelik, South Tucson, Summerhaven, Summit, Tanque Verde, Three Points, Topawa, Tucson, Tucson Estates, Tucson Mountains, Vail, Valencia West, Ventana, Wahak Hotrontk, Why, Willow Canyon.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- Arizona business entity searchState of Arizona
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index