Top 42 Bookkeepers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Area, FL (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: CFO Associates, scoring 65 with 85% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 152 firms here; 51 of the 66 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 42 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 6 of 66 publish a monthly price or a starting price, while 57 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 14 of 66 hold a credential a third party confirms (21% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, State business registry, and our published methodology.
152 profiles reviewed, 66 met the listing bar, 51 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 42 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 9 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Tampa (17), Clearwater (10), Brandon (8), St. Petersburg (8), Riverview (5), Spring Hill (4) and 10 other places. The page covers 127 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Florida appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 42 Tampa-St. Petersburg bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 66 that met our listing bar, and scores 9 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (8 firms), a published price (6) and remote service (20).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for 5 of the 66 firms on this list, each from the firm's own site and captured on September 26, 2026. The lowest listed is KARE: from $150 a month (50 to 99 transactions a month). The highest listed is AB Accounting Group: from $1,000 a month (includes tax returns). For the other firms we have no verified monthly bookkeeping price; some may publish other pricing, so ask them for a quote.
| Firm | Price type | Monthly price ($) | Conditions | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARE | Starting price | 150 | Listed below | |
| Thustt Accounting Services | Starting price | 159 | None stated | |
| United Accountants | Starting price | 200 | None stated | |
| Power Bookkeeping | Starting price | 250 | None stated | |
| AB Accounting Group | Starting price | 1,000 | Listed below |
Conditions each firm states with its price:
- KARE ($150): 50 to 99 transactions a month.
- AB Accounting Group ($1,000): includes tax returns.
Top 42 Bookkeepers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg Area, FL, Ranked by Evidence Score
- CFO Associates (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 65/100 at 85% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, real estate, technology, manufacturing.
- Power Bookkeeping (Riverview, FL). Evidence Score 64/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, professional services.
- AB Accounting Group (Riverview, FL). Evidence Score 62/100 at 85% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: real estate, attorneys.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, attorneys, consultants.
- United Accountants (Temple Terrace, FL). Evidence Score 61/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes prices; registered entity verified. Documented fit: restaurants, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, contractors, real estate, healthcare, nonprofits.
- Thustt Accounting Services (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 60/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: e-commerce, construction; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): e-commerce, construction, contractors, real estate, ecommerce.
- Assarion Bookkeeping (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 59/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, construction; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, construction, technology.
- Campbell & Company (Spring Hill, FL). Evidence Score 57/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- NYT Service (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 57/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, contractors; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, contractors, real estate, hospitality, attorneys.
- Taxes Tampa (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 55/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: real estate, healthcare; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, healthcare, e-commerce.
- SK Financial CPA (Wesley Chapel, FL). Evidence Score 53/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: restaurants, construction; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, contractors, real estate, healthcare.
- EzBook Solution, LLC (Odessa, FL). Evidence Score 52/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes prices; registered entity verified.
- Sean Davis CPA PA (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 52/100 at 91% 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; registered entity verified. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Hamilton & Associates CPA LLC (Brandon, FL). Evidence Score 52/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- The Enterprise Management Group (Riverview, FL). Evidence Score 52/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, contractors; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors.
- Precision Accounting & Tax Solutions (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 50/100 at 92% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- Strategic Accounting (Safety Harbor, FL). Evidence Score 50/100 at 89% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: construction, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors.
- Cardinal Bookkeeping & Taxes (St. Petersburg, FL). Evidence Score 49/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: Xero users.
- Two Cats Bookkeeping (St. Petersburg, FL). Evidence Score 48/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- Kristina Helferty (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 47/100 at 83% 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, manufacturing, franchises, nonprofits.
- Garvin Accounting Solutions (Lutz, FL). Evidence Score 46/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: technology, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, real estate.
- KARE (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 46/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Jackson and Associates (Largo, FL). Evidence Score 46/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Tax Happens LLC CPA (Riverview, FL). Evidence Score 44/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
- Rivero, Gordimer & Company (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 43/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: healthcare, manufacturing; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): healthcare, manufacturing, technology, real estate, construction.
- Absolute Accounting Services (Spring Hill, FL). Evidence Score 42/100 at 91% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Florida Tax & Accounting Solution (Wesley Chapel, FL). Evidence Score 40/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
- James J. Pulkowski, CPA (Riverview, FL). Evidence Score 40/100 at 94% 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; registered entity verified.
- Gary E Marcus CPA (Largo, FL). Evidence Score 40/100 at 89% 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; registered entity verified.
- Trudy Taylor, CPA (St. Petersburg, FL). Evidence Score 40/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, contractors, real estate, medical.
- FreshWaterTax (Brandon, FL). Evidence Score 39/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Robert J. Wellen, Jr., CPA (Brandon, FL). Evidence Score 38/100 at 85% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; registered entity verified. Documented fit: agriculture, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): agriculture, construction, real estate, medical, healthcare.
- MKBK Services (Lutz, FL). Evidence Score 37/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Guardian Accounting Group (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 36/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Suncoast CPA Group (Spring Hill, FL). Evidence Score 36/100 at 80% 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.
- Accounting Solution Services of Florida, INC. (Clearwater, FL). Evidence Score 31/100 at 90% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Tampa Multiservice Inc (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 31/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- West Coast Accounting & Financial Services (Seminole, FL). Evidence Score 28/100 at 88% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Wrobel Accounting (Brandon, FL). Evidence Score 27/100 at 94% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- Genesis 41 Advisory Services LLC (St. Petersburg, FL). Evidence Score 27/100 at 81% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Lenzo R. Canty (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 27/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- M.A. Rubin CPA, PLLC (Tampa, FL). Evidence Score 27/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: cannabis.Who they say they serve (self-reported): cannabis.
- Apex Accounting Solutions & Tax Services, Inc. (St. Petersburg, FL). Evidence Score 23/100 at 80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacharias Lawrence | Tampa, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 83 | 26 |
| Franklin & Company | Spring Hill, FL Local | Not verified | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 88 | 25 |
| Durkin & Mason | Brandon, FL | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 83 | 23 |
| Van Middlesworth and Company | St. Petersburg, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 81 | 23 |
| RK Bookkeeping Services | Valrico, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 94 | 20 |
| BN Multiservices | Clearwater, FL | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 88 | 17 |
| Kehoe & DeWeerd CPA PA | Trinity, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 17 |
| Omnis | Brandon, FL Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 16 |
| Excel Financial and Tax Services | Tampa, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 91 | 15 |
Top firms in Tampa
CFO Associates leads Tampa with an Evidence Score of 65/100 at 85% coverage. Also ranked in Tampa: Assarion Bookkeeping (59/100, 94% coverage), Taxes Tampa (55/100, 94% coverage), KARE (46/100, 83% coverage), Rivero, Gordimer & Company (43/100, 80% coverage), Guardian Accounting Group (36/100, 88% coverage), Tampa Multiservice Inc (31/100, 88% coverage), Lenzo R. Canty (27/100, 77% coverage), M.A. Rubin CPA, PLLC (27/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Clearwater
Thustt Accounting Services leads Clearwater with an Evidence Score of 60/100 at 94% coverage. Also ranked in Clearwater: NYT Service (57/100, 83% coverage), Sean Davis CPA PA (52/100, 91% coverage), Precision Accounting & Tax Solutions (50/100, 92% coverage), Kristina Helferty (47/100, 83% coverage), Accounting Solution Services of Florida, INC. (31/100, 90% coverage).
Top firms in Riverview
Power Bookkeeping leads Riverview with an Evidence Score of 64/100 at 94% coverage. Also ranked in Riverview: AB Accounting Group (62/100, 85% coverage), The Enterprise Management Group (52/100, 83% coverage), Tax Happens LLC CPA (44/100, 94% coverage), James J. Pulkowski, CPA (40/100, 94% coverage).
Top firms in St. Petersburg
Cardinal Bookkeeping & Taxes leads St. Petersburg with an Evidence Score of 49/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in St. Petersburg: Two Cats Bookkeeping (48/100, 80% coverage), Trudy Taylor, CPA (40/100, 83% coverage), Genesis 41 Advisory Services LLC (27/100, 81% coverage), Apex Accounting Solutions & Tax Services, Inc. (23/100, 80% coverage).
Top firms in Brandon
Hamilton & Associates CPA LLC leads Brandon with an Evidence Score of 52/100 at 88% coverage. Also ranked in Brandon: FreshWaterTax (39/100, 94% coverage), Robert J. Wellen, Jr., CPA (38/100, 85% coverage), Wrobel Accounting (27/100, 94% coverage).
Top firms in Spring Hill
Campbell & Company leads Spring Hill with an Evidence Score of 57/100 at 86% coverage. Also ranked in Spring Hill: Absolute Accounting Services (42/100, 91% coverage), Suncoast CPA Group (36/100, 80% coverage).
Top firms in Largo
Jackson and Associates leads Largo with an Evidence Score of 46/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Largo: Gary E Marcus CPA (40/100, 89% coverage).
Top firms in Lutz
Garvin Accounting Solutions leads Lutz with an Evidence Score of 46/100 at 88% coverage. Also ranked in Lutz: MKBK Services (37/100, 86% coverage).
Top firms in Wesley Chapel
SK Financial CPA leads Wesley Chapel with an Evidence Score of 53/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Wesley Chapel: Florida Tax & Accounting Solution (40/100, 94% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFO Associates Says it serves: contractors, real estate, technology, manufacturing | Tampa, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Shopify | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 85 | 65 |
| Power Bookkeeping Says it serves: contractors, professional services | Riverview, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 94 | 64 |
| AB Accounting Group Says it serves: real estate, attorneys, consultants | Riverview, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | Not verified | Publishes a starting price | Active CPA firm or individual license | 85 | 62 |
| United Accountants Says it serves: restaurants, contractors, real estate, healthcare, nonprofits | Temple Terrace, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Gusto | Publishes prices | Not verified | 88 | 61 |
| Thustt Accounting Services Says it serves: e-commerce, construction, contractors, real estate, ecommerce | Clearwater, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 94 | 60 |
| Assarion Bookkeeping Says it serves: contractors, construction, technology | Tampa, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Square, QuickBooks Online, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 94 | 59 |
| Campbell & Company Says it serves: technology | Spring Hill, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Sage | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 86 | 57 |
| NYT Service Says it serves: restaurants, contractors, real estate, hospitality, attorneys | Clearwater, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 57 |
| Taxes Tampa Says it serves: real estate, healthcare, e-commerce | Tampa, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Gusto, QuickBooks Online | Other fees only, no monthly price | IRS preparer record | 94 | 55 |
| SK Financial CPA Says it serves: restaurants, construction, contractors, real estate, healthcare | Wesley Chapel, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Xero, QuickBooks, Gusto | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 53 |
| EzBook Solution, LLC | Odessa, FL | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes prices | Not verified | 94 | 52 |
| Sean Davis CPA PA Says it serves: technology | Clearwater, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 91 | 52 |
| Hamilton & Associates CPA LLC | Brandon, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 88 | 52 |
| The Enterprise Management Group Says it serves: construction, contractors | Riverview, FL | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Gusto, ADP, Paychex | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 52 |
| Precision Accounting & Tax Solutions | Clearwater, FL Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 92 | 50 |
| Strategic Accounting Says it serves: construction, contractors | Safety Harbor, FL | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 89 | 50 |
| Cardinal Bookkeeping & Taxes | St. Petersburg, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 83 | 49 |
| Two Cats Bookkeeping | St. Petersburg, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 48 |
| Kristina Helferty Says it serves: construction, real estate, manufacturing, franchises, nonprofits | Clearwater, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 47 |
| Garvin Accounting Solutions Says it serves: technology, real estate | Lutz, FL | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 88 | 46 |
| KARE | Tampa, FL | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 83 | 46 |
| Jackson and Associates | Largo, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 46 |
| Tax Happens LLC CPA | Riverview, FL Local + remote | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 94 | 44 |
| Rivero, Gordimer & Company Says it serves: healthcare, manufacturing, technology, real estate, construction | Tampa, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 80 | 43 |
| Absolute Accounting Services | Spring Hill, FL Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 91 | 42 |
| Florida Tax & Accounting Solution | Wesley Chapel, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 94 | 40 |
| James J. Pulkowski, CPA | Riverview, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 94 | 40 |
| Gary E Marcus CPA | Largo, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 89 | 40 |
| Trudy Taylor, CPA Says it serves: restaurants, construction, contractors, real estate, medical | St. Petersburg, FL Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | ADP, Paychex | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 40 |
| FreshWaterTax | Brandon, FL Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 94 | 39 |
| Robert J. Wellen, Jr., CPA Says it serves: agriculture, construction, real estate, medical, healthcare | Brandon, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 85 | 38 |
| MKBK Services | Lutz, FL Local + remote | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 37 |
| Guardian Accounting Group | Tampa, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 88 | 36 |
| Suncoast CPA Group | Spring Hill, FL Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 80 | 36 |
| Accounting Solution Services of Florida, INC. | Clearwater, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 90 | 31 |
| Tampa Multiservice Inc | Tampa, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 88 | 31 |
| West Coast Accounting & Financial Services | Seminole, FL Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 88 | 28 |
| Wrobel Accounting | Brandon, FL Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 94 | 27 |
| Genesis 41 Advisory Services LLC | St. Petersburg, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 81 | 27 |
| Lenzo R. Canty | Tampa, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 27 |
| M.A. Rubin CPA, PLLC Says it serves: cannabis | Tampa, FL | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 27 |
| Apex Accounting Solutions & Tax Services, Inc. | St. Petersburg, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Tax Services Pros LLC | Palm Harbor, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Balanced Bookkeeping FL, Inc. | Tampa, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 35 |
| Bookly LLC | Tampa, FL Local | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 35 |
| Bottom Line Bookkeeping and Tax Service | Tampa, FL | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 57 |
| Cartier CPAs, LLC Says it serves: attorneys | St. Petersburg, FL Local + remote | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| ClearLedger Bookkeeping | Clearwater, FL | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 48 |
| Dapper Bookkeeping | Tampa, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 41 |
| Elite Ultimate Business Solutions | Tampa, FL | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 55 |
| L&J Public Accounting Services | Brandon, FL | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 50 |
| Linda Jenkins | Clearwater, FL | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 39 |
| Loren Potts and Company, P.A. | Brandon, FL | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 25 |
| My Paper Pusher, LLC | Tampa, FL | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 64 |
| Schrader Accounting & Tax | Largo, FL | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 30 |
| Taxes By Smeco | Clearwater, FL | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 25 |
| Tondreault & Graziano CPAs Says it serves: real estate | St. Petersburg, FL Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 58 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
Pricing is where these sites say least: 57 of 66 are silent on fees, none say they quote each job, and 6 publish a monthly figure. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Power Bookkeeping ("Plan From $250"), AB Accounting Group ("Starting at $1,000/month") and United Accountants ("$200 per month"). That's more open than Florida as a whole, where 5% publish a monthly price. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Services and process
8 of 66 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. Fewer write down the process: 17 of 66 describe onboarding and 15 name a reporting schedule.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 27 of 66 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 18% and Xero 8%. Remote work is stated by 20 of 66; the filter above the list narrows to them.
Licenses and public records
Because Florida publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 14 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Florida's published register and 35 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. Check any CPA claim yourself on the Florida Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 65 down to 23, and the median across every scored firm is 40. 9 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: CFO Associates (65 at 85% coverage), Power Bookkeeping (64 at 94% coverage) and AB Accounting Group (62 at 85% coverage). Tampa has the most numbered firms (9), 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.
Tampa-St. Petersburg area in figures
Shares of the 66 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 83%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 40.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 66) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 9 | 6 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 86 | 57 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 21 | 14 |
| State a reporting cadence | 23 | 15 |
| Describe onboarding | 26 | 17 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 12 | 8 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 30 | 20 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 41 | 27 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 18 | 12 |
| Mention Xero | 8 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 6 | 4 |
| Mention Gusto | 6 | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Tampa-St. Petersburg bookkeepers publish their prices?
Power Bookkeeping, AB Accounting Group, United Accountants, Thustt Accounting Services, EzBook Solution, LLC and KARE 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Thustt Accounting Services, NYT Service, The Enterprise Management Group, Precision Accounting & Tax Solutions, Two Cats Bookkeeping, KARE and 2 others say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Tampa-St. Petersburg bookkeepers work in Xero?
Thustt Accounting Services, Assarion Bookkeeping, SK Financial CPA, Cardinal Bookkeeping & Taxes and RK Bookkeeping Services name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Tampa-St. Petersburg bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
21 of 66 name them on their own sites, among them CFO Associates (contractors and real estate), Power Bookkeeping (contractors and professional services), AB Accounting Group (real estate and attorneys), United Accountants (restaurants and contractors) and Thustt Accounting Services (e-commerce and construction). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (127)
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