Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Bakersfield-Delano Area, CA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock, scoring 48 with 71% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 20 firms here; 8 of the 9 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 7 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 8 of 9 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 5 of 9 hold a credential a third party confirms (56% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
20 profiles reviewed, 9 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 Bakersfield (9). The page covers 88 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in California appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 7 Bakersfield-Delano bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 9 that met our listing bar, and scores 1 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover remote service (1).
Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Bakersfield-Delano Area, CA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 48/100 at 71% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, retail, professional services, agriculture.
- Sandoval Tax (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 44/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, trucking, transportation, professional services.
- Birchfield CPA (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 38/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Shinault Baker & Company (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 36/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Parsons Vickers Parsons & Company, LLP (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 33/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, retail.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, retail.
- Atlas Financial Solutions Accounting & Bookkeeping in Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 25/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price.
- Candice Pressley Accounting (Bakersfield, CA). Evidence Score 23/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Adams & Company Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical, agriculture, non-profits | Bakersfield, CA | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 24 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock Says it serves: construction, real estate, retail, professional services, agriculture | Bakersfield, CA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 71 | 48 |
| Sandoval Tax Says it serves: construction, real estate, trucking, transportation, professional services | Bakersfield, CA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 44 |
| Birchfield CPA | Bakersfield, CA Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 81 | 38 |
| Shinault Baker & Company | Bakersfield, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 36 |
| Parsons Vickers Parsons & Company, LLP Says it serves: construction, retail | Bakersfield, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 33 |
| Atlas Financial Solutions Accounting & Bookkeeping in Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 25 |
| Candice Pressley Accounting | Bakersfield, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 23 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor & Galyan, Certified Public Accountants, LLP | Bakersfield, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 20 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
None of these 9 websites shows a monthly fee. None of the 9 say they work by quote, and 8 of 9 don't mention pricing. Across California, the share publishing a monthly price is 6%, so this group is behind its state. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Licenses and public records
Because California publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 5 firms with an active CPA license or permit on California's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock, Shinault Baker & Company, Parsons Vickers Parsons & Company, LLP and Williams Adams & Company. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the California Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 23 and 48; the median across every scored firm is 34.5. 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: Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock (48 at 71% coverage), Sandoval Tax (44 at 74% coverage) and Birchfield CPA (38 at 81% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Bakersfield-Delano area in figures
Shares of the 9 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 77%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 34.5.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 89 | 8 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 56 | 5 |
| State a reporting cadence | 22 | 2 |
| Describe onboarding | 0 | 0 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0 | 0 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 11 | 1 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 44 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Bakersfield-Delano bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 9 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which Bakersfield-Delano bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
4 of 9 name them on their own sites, among them Daniells Phillips Vaughan & Bock (construction and real estate), Sandoval Tax (construction and real estate), Parsons Vickers Parsons & Company, LLP (construction and retail) and Williams Adams & Company (construction and real estate). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (88)
Alta Sierra, Arvin, Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Bear Valley Springs, Benton Park, Bodfish, Boron, Buttonwillow, California City, Casa Loma, Cherokee Strip, China Lake Acres, Choctaw Valley, Cottonwood, Delano, Derby Acres, Di Giorgio, Dustin Acres, East Bakersfield, East Niles, Edison, Edmundson Acres, Edwards AFB, El Adobe, Fairfax, Fellows, Ford City, Frazier Park, Fuller Acres, Glennville, Golden Hills, Goodmanville, Greenacres, Greenfield, Hillcrest, Inyokern, Johannesburg, Keene, Kernville, La Cresta, Lake Isabella, Lake of the Woods, Lakeside, Lamont, Lebec, Lost Hills, Maricopa, McFarland, McKittrick, Mettler, Mexican Colony, Mojave, Mountain Meadows, Mountain Mesa, North Edwards, Oildale, Old River, Old Stine, Olde Stockdale, Onyx, Pine Mountain Club, Potomac Park, Pumpkin Center, Randsburg, Rexland Acres, Ridgecrest, Ridgecrest Heights, Rivergrove, Rosamond, Rosedale, Shafter, Smith Corner, South Taft, Squirrel Mountain Valley, Stallion Springs, Stebbins, Taft, Taft Heights, Tarina, Tehachapi, Tupman, Valley Acres, Wasco, Weedpatch, Weldon, Wofford Heights, Woody.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 7, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- California Board of Accountancy: license lookupCalifornia Board of Accountancy
- California business entity searchState of California
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index