Top 9 Bookkeepers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale Area, CA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation, in Santa Clara, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 48 at 77% coverage.
- We reviewed 75 firms here; 13 of the 21 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 9 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 21 publishes a price or a starting price, while 20 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 3 of 21 say they work with clients remotely (14% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
75 profiles reviewed, 21 met the listing bar, 13 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 9 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 4 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Santa Clara (7), Palo Alto (6), Milpitas (4), Sunnyvale (2), Cupertino (1) and Los Altos (1). The page covers 27 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 9 San Jose-Sunnyvale bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 21 that met our listing bar, and scores 4 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover a published price (1) and remote service (3).
Top 9 Bookkeepers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale Area, CA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation (Santa Clara, CA). Evidence Score 48/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: dental, healthcare.Who they say they serve (self-reported): dental, healthcare.
- Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions (Santa Clara, CA). Evidence Score 46/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: nonprofits, e-commerce; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, technology.
- Neeka Corporation (Milpitas, CA). Evidence Score 40/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, contractors, technology.
- Aardvark Tax Advisors (Cupertino, CA). Evidence Score 34/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate, professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, professional services, nonprofits.
- George J. Laning, CPA (Palo Alto, CA). Evidence Score 31/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate.
- Jade Fiducial Palo Alto (Palo Alto, CA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: professional services, franchises.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services, franchises, contractors, medical, nonprofits.
- Radtke & Company CPA (Los Altos, CA). Evidence Score 27/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: startups.Who they say they serve (self-reported): startups.
- Frederick Accountancy for Small Business (Santa Clara, CA). Evidence Score 25/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, professional services, manufacturing.
- Goodbooks CPA, Inc (Sunnyvale, CA). Evidence Score 24/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNP Tax & Financials Says it serves: contractors | Santa Clara, CA Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 17 |
| USAIndiaCFO Says it serves: retail, startups | Palo Alto, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 16 |
| Dragon Tax & Management | Palo Alto, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 12 |
| KFK Says it serves: non-profits | Palo Alto, CA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 12 |
Top firms in Santa Clara
Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation leads Santa Clara with an Evidence Score of 48/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Santa Clara: Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions (46/100, 77% coverage), Frederick Accountancy for Small Business (25/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Palo Alto
George J. Laning, CPA leads Palo Alto with an Evidence Score of 31/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Palo Alto: Jade Fiducial Palo Alto (29/100, 77% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation Says it serves: dental, healthcare | Santa Clara, CA | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 48 |
| Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions Says it serves: nonprofits, e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, technology | Santa Clara, CA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Hubdoc, Expensify, Shopify, Stripe, Bill.com, Ramp | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 46 |
| Neeka Corporation Says it serves: restaurants, contractors, technology | Milpitas, CA Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 40 |
| Aardvark Tax Advisors Says it serves: real estate, professional services, nonprofits | Cupertino, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 34 |
| George J. Laning, CPA Says it serves: real estate | Palo Alto, CA Local | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 31 |
| Jade Fiducial Palo Alto Says it serves: professional services, franchises, contractors, medical, nonprofits | Palo Alto, CA Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 29 |
| Radtke & Company CPA Says it serves: startups | Los Altos, CA Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 27 |
| Frederick Accountancy for Small Business Says it serves: construction, professional services, manufacturing | Santa Clara, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 25 |
| Goodbooks CPA, Inc | Sunnyvale, CA Local | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABEST TAX SERVICES INC | MILPITAS, CA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 27% |
| accur8ooks | Santa Clara, CA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 43% |
| Altia Enterprise | Milpitas, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 25% |
| CHOI & LIM ACCOUNTANCY | Santa Clara, CA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Elizabeth Randall, CPA, Bookkeeping | Sunnyvale, CA | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 36% |
| Ellerra Says it serves: startups, non-profits | Palo Alto, CA | monthly bookkeeping | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 28% |
| Micro Tax, Audit & Accounting Services | Santa Clara, CA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 12% |
| Sanjay Taxpro Inc | Milpitas, CA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 66% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
Pricing is where these sites say least: 20 of 21 are silent on fees, none say they quote each job, and 1 publish a figure. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: accur8ooks ("Starting at $500"). Across California, the share publishing a price is 11%, so this group is behind its state. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Services and process
None of the 21 sites here mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask about past months directly if you're behind. On process, 2 of 21 give a reporting schedule and 3 explain onboarding. Nationally 21% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is below the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 7 of 21 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 14% and QuickBooks Desktop 5%. If you run Xero, Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions names it. Remote work is stated by 3 of 21; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
California publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 5 firms with an active CPA license or permit on California's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation, Radtke & Company CPA, Goodbooks CPA, Inc and Elizabeth Randall, CPA, Bookkeeping. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked. Check any CPA claim yourself on the California Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 48 down to 24, and the median across every scored firm is 27. 4 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: Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation (48 at 77% coverage), Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions (46 at 77% coverage) and Neeka Corporation (40 at 77% coverage). Santa Clara has the most numbered firms (3), and the list spans 6 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 Jose-Sunnyvale area in figures
Shares of the 21 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 | 5% (1 of 21) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 0% (0 of 21) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 95% (20 of 21) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 24% (5 of 21) |
| State a reporting cadence | 10% (2 of 21) |
| Describe onboarding | 14% (3 of 21) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0% (0 of 21) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 14% (3 of 21) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 33%, QuickBooks Online 14%, QuickBooks Desktop 5%, Xero 5%, Gusto 5% |
| Median evidence coverage | 77% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which San Jose-Sunnyvale bookkeepers publish their prices?
accur8ooks 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 San Jose-Sunnyvale bookkeepers work in Xero?
Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which San Jose-Sunnyvale bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
12 of 21 name them on their own sites, among them Diaz-Christians Accountancy Corporation (dental and healthcare), Silicon Valley Accounting Solutions (nonprofits and e-commerce), Neeka Corporation (restaurants and contractors), Aardvark Tax Advisors (real estate and professional services) and George J. Laning, CPA (real estate). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (27)
Alum Rock, Cambrian Park, Campbell, Cupertino, East Foothills, Fruitdale, Gilroy, Hollister, Lexington Hills, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Loyola, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Ridgemark, San Jose, San Juan Bautista, San Martin, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Stanford, Sunnyvale, Tres Pinos.
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