Top 22 Bookkeepers in the San Francisco-Oakland Area, CA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Bay Area Accounting Solutions, scoring 66 with 77% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 202 firms here; 32 of the 40 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 22 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 4 of 40 publish a price or a starting price, while 34 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 3 of 40 say they work with clients remotely (8% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
202 profiles reviewed, 40 met the listing bar, 32 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 22 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 10 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in San Francisco (9), Oakland (6), Hayward (4), Pleasanton (4), Berkeley (3), Castro Valley (2) and 9 other places. The page covers 137 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 22 San Francisco-Oakland bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 40 that met our listing bar, and scores 10 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (2 firms), a published price (4) and remote service (3).
Top 22 Bookkeepers in the San Francisco-Oakland Area, CA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Bay Area Accounting Solutions (Fremont, CA). Evidence Score 66/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: restaurants, construction; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, real estate, healthcare, e-commerce.
- SFBay Financial, Inc (San Francisco, CA). Evidence Score 57/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: startups, retail; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): startups, retail, real estate, non-profits, professional services.
- HCCPA Inc (Oakland, CA). Evidence Score 47/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- LNB Accounting (Concord, CA). Evidence Score 46/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: nonprofits, medical; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits, medical, contractors, real estate, professional services.
- SD Mayer, a Springline company (San Francisco, CA). Evidence Score 46/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, healthcare; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, professional services.
- Tax magic (Hayward, CA). Evidence Score 45/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes prices. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- SmallBizMaven (Oakland, CA). Evidence Score 43/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate, construction; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, construction, retail, attorneys, consultants.
- A SAM LLP (San Francisco, CA). Evidence Score 40/100 at 71% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: manufacturing, franchises.Who they say they serve (self-reported): manufacturing, franchises, real estate, startups, retail.
- Chang (BERKELEY, CA). Evidence Score 38/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors, dental, e-commerce, startups.
- Aqui Income Tax Service (Richmond, CA). Evidence Score 35/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants.
- Couch & Associates (Berkeley, CA). Evidence Score 34/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Stephan Mueller, CPA (Hayward, CA). Evidence Score 31/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, dental.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, dental.
- Robert's Tax Service (Redwood City, CA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: veterinary; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): veterinary.
- The Henry Levy Group, A CPA Firm (Oakland, CA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- LineUp CPAs (Oakland, CA). Evidence Score 28/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- David Kupferman, CPA (San Francisco, CA). Evidence Score 28/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology, real estate; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, real estate, law firms, consultants.
- BENCHWORTH CPA (Antioch, CA). Evidence Score 27/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: technology, consultants.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, consultants.
- Lara Accountancy Group, Inc. (Redwood City, CA). Evidence Score 26/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- Bay Area CPA (Dublin, CA). Evidence Score 25/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: attorneys, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): attorneys, real estate.
- YH Bookkeeping (El Cerrito, CA). Evidence Score 24/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Rita CPA (Pleasanton, CA). Evidence Score 23/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- San Francisco Small Business / Individual CPA Tax Service (San Francisco, CA). Evidence Score 22/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology, non-profits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, non-profits, startups.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| API Accounting, Tax & Advisory, Inc. Says it serves: technology | Concord, CA Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 22 |
| Rendon Bookkeeping | San Francisco, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 21 |
| Affordable Tax Services and Bookkeeping | Newark, CA | AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 20 |
| Sharma Davis Madan & Co. | Pleasanton, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 20 |
| Essential Business Concepts | Pleasanton, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 19 |
| Carlos Ausejo Taxes & Bookkeeping | San Francisco, CA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 18 |
| HWANG, CHOI, KIM & JEON CPAs | Oakland, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 77% | 15 |
| Minerva Bookkeeping & Tax Services | Castro Valley, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 12 |
| Megan McManus, CPA | Pleasanton, CA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75% | 11 |
| SM Bookkeeping Services, Inc | San Francisco, CA Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 9 |
Top firms in San Francisco
SFBay Financial, Inc leads San Francisco with an Evidence Score of 57/100 at 74% coverage. Also ranked in San Francisco: SD Mayer, a Springline company (46/100, 74% coverage), A SAM LLP (40/100, 71% coverage), David Kupferman, CPA (28/100, 74% coverage), San Francisco Small Business / Individual CPA Tax Service (22/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Oakland
HCCPA Inc leads Oakland with an Evidence Score of 47/100 at 72% coverage. Also ranked in Oakland: SmallBizMaven (43/100, 74% coverage), The Henry Levy Group, A CPA Firm (29/100, 74% coverage), LineUp CPAs (28/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Hayward
Tax magic leads Hayward with an Evidence Score of 45/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Hayward: Stephan Mueller, CPA (31/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Redwood City
Robert's Tax Service leads Redwood City with an Evidence Score of 29/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Redwood City: Lara Accountancy Group, Inc. (26/100, 77% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Accounting Solutions Says it serves: restaurants, construction, real estate, healthcare, e-commerce | Fremont, CA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, ADP, Paychex | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77% | 66 |
| SFBay Financial, Inc Says it serves: startups, retail, real estate, non-profits, professional services | San Francisco, CA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 74% | 57 |
| HCCPA Inc Says it serves: professional services | Oakland, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72% | 47 |
| LNB Accounting Says it serves: nonprofits, medical, contractors, real estate, professional services | Concord, CA | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Sage, NetSuite | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 46 |
| SD Mayer, a Springline company Says it serves: construction, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, professional services | San Francisco, CA Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Bill.com | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 46 |
| Tax magic | Hayward, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Publishes prices | Not verified | 77% | 45 |
| SmallBizMaven Says it serves: real estate, construction, retail, attorneys, consultants | Oakland, CA Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | NetSuite, Gusto, QuickBooks Online, ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 43 |
| A SAM LLP Says it serves: manufacturing, franchises, real estate, startups, retail | San Francisco, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 71% | 40 |
| Chang Says it serves: construction, contractors, dental, e-commerce, startups | BERKELEY, CA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 38 |
| Aqui Income Tax Service Says it serves: restaurants | Richmond, CA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 35 |
| Couch & Associates | Berkeley, CA | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 77% | 34 |
| Stephan Mueller, CPA Says it serves: construction, dental | Hayward, CA | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 31 |
| Robert's Tax Service Says it serves: veterinary | Redwood City, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 29 |
| The Henry Levy Group, A CPA Firm Says it serves: technology | Oakland, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 29 |
| LineUp CPAs | Oakland, CA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 28 |
| David Kupferman, CPA Says it serves: technology, real estate, law firms, consultants | San Francisco, CA | month-end close | Xero, QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 28 |
| BENCHWORTH CPA Says it serves: technology, consultants | Antioch, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74% | 27 |
| Lara Accountancy Group, Inc. | Redwood City, CA | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 26 |
| Bay Area CPA Says it serves: attorneys, real estate | Dublin, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 25 |
| YH Bookkeeping | El Cerrito, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 24 |
| Rita CPA | Pleasanton, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 23 |
| San Francisco Small Business / Individual CPA Tax Service Says it serves: technology, non-profits, startups | San Francisco, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting, Tax & Business Solutions | Berkeley, CA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Books & Taxes Inc | Hayward, CA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 66% |
| Bring It Bookkeeping | San Francisco, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 20% |
| Business Advisory & Support | Castro Valley, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 22% |
| e&p financial solutions | Oakland, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Publishes prices | Not verified | 61% |
| FK Services Says it serves: technology | Fremont, CA | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 33% |
| I. Dean Youngman | Pleasant Hill, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 17% |
| Sun & Associates, CPA | Hayward, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 66% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
Pricing is where these sites say least: 34 of 40 are silent on fees, 2 say they quote each job, and 4 publish a figure. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Tax magic ("$200/month"), Couch & Associates ("Starting at $200/month") and HWANG, CHOI, KIM & JEON CPAs ("Starting at $299/month"). Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Services and process
2 of 40 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. On this page that's Bay Area Accounting Solutions and Couch & Associates. On process, 9 of 40 give a reporting schedule and 4 explain onboarding.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (30%); after it come QuickBooks Online 18% and Xero 8%. If you run Xero, Bay Area Accounting Solutions, Robert's Tax Service and David Kupferman, CPA name it. Remote work is stated by 3 of 40; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Because California publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 8 firms with an active CPA license or permit on California's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to HCCPA Inc, LNB Accounting, A SAM LLP and Stephan Mueller, CPA. 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 22 and 66; the median across every scored firm is 27.5. 10 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: Bay Area Accounting Solutions (66 at 77% coverage), SFBay Financial, Inc (57 at 74% coverage) and HCCPA Inc (47 at 72% coverage). San Francisco has the most numbered firms (5), and the list spans 13 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.
San Francisco-Oakland area in figures
Shares of the 40 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 | 10% (4 of 40) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 5% (2 of 40) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 85% (34 of 40) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 20% (8 of 40) |
| State a reporting cadence | 22% (9 of 40) |
| Describe onboarding | 10% (4 of 40) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 5% (2 of 40) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 8% (3 of 40) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 30%, QuickBooks Online 18%, Xero 8%, ADP 5%, NetSuite 5% |
| Median evidence coverage | 74.5% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 27.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which San Francisco-Oakland bookkeepers publish their prices?
Tax magic, Couch & Associates, HWANG, CHOI, KIM & JEON CPAs and e&p financial solutions show a price or a starting price on their own site. Open a profile to see the exact wording and the page it came from.
Which firms in San Francisco-Oakland take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Bay Area Accounting Solutions and Couch & Associates say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which San Francisco-Oakland bookkeepers work in Xero?
Bay Area Accounting Solutions, Robert's Tax Service and David Kupferman, CPA name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which San Francisco-Oakland bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
18 of 40 name them on their own sites, among them Bay Area Accounting Solutions (restaurants and construction), SFBay Financial, Inc (startups and retail), HCCPA Inc (professional services), LNB Accounting (nonprofits and medical) and SD Mayer, a Springline company (construction and healthcare). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (137)
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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
- 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