Top 12 Bookkeepers in the Boise City Area, ID (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services, in Boise, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 68 at 77% coverage.
- We reviewed 60 firms here; 13 of the 16 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 12 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 16 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 11 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 7 of 16 say they work with clients remotely (44% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State business registry, and our published methodology.
60 profiles reviewed, 16 met the listing bar, 13 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 12 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 Boise (6), Meridian (5), Caldwell (2), Nampa (2) and Middleton (1). The page covers 32 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Idaho appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 12 Boise City bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 16 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 catch-up work (4 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (7).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 16 firms on this list: Vantage Group Accounting publishes from $649 a month (includes payroll and up to 2 bank or card accounts) 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 12 Bookkeepers in the Boise City Area, ID, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services (Boise, ID). Evidence Score 68/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: medical, construction; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, construction, contractors, real estate, attorneys.
- Vantage Group Accounting (Boise, ID). Evidence Score 67/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; publishes a starting price; registered entity verified. Documented fit: Xero users.
- Buckallew & Assoc. (Boise, ID). Evidence Score 64/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes prices. Documented fit: contractors, real estate; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, real estate.
- Quality Financial Data (Meridian, ID). Evidence Score 46/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, construction.
- Guardian CPAs (Meridian, ID). Evidence Score 37/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: contractors, healthcare; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, healthcare, therapists, landscaping, consultants.
- Olsen & Webster CPA's & Advisors (Meridian, ID). Evidence Score 37/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- BERRETT TAX & FINANCE INC. (Meridian, ID). Evidence Score 36/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Quist & Quist CPAs (Meridian, ID). Evidence Score 34/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: Xero users.
- Montgomery & Associates (Boise, ID). Evidence Score 31/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Blueback Accounting (Boise, ID). Evidence Score 31/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- KeepSafe Elite Accounting (Caldwell, ID). Evidence Score 28/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified.
- Middleton Accounting & Tax Services (Middleton, ID). Evidence Score 19/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTC CPAs | Boise, ID | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 22 |
Top firms in Boise
Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services leads Boise with an Evidence Score of 68/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Boise: Vantage Group Accounting (67/100, 84% coverage), Buckallew & Assoc. (64/100, 83% coverage), Montgomery & Associates (31/100, 75% coverage), Blueback Accounting (31/100, 73% coverage).
Top firms in Meridian
Quality Financial Data leads Meridian with an Evidence Score of 46/100 at 84% coverage. Also ranked in Meridian: Guardian CPAs (37/100, 86% coverage), Olsen & Webster CPA's & Advisors (37/100, 83% coverage), BERRETT TAX & FINANCE INC. (36/100, 73% coverage), Quist & Quist CPAs (34/100, 84% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services Says it serves: medical, construction, contractors, real estate, attorneys | Boise, ID Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 68 |
| Vantage Group Accounting | Boise, ID Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, ADP | Publishes a starting price | IRS preparer record | 84 | 67 |
| Buckallew & Assoc. Says it serves: contractors, real estate | Boise, ID Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, Bill.com, Ramp, Gusto, ADP, Paychex | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 64 |
| Quality Financial Data Says it serves: contractors, construction | Meridian, ID Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 84 | 46 |
| Guardian CPAs Says it serves: contractors, healthcare, therapists, landscaping, consultants | Meridian, ID Local + remote | catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 86 | 37 |
| Olsen & Webster CPA's & Advisors | Meridian, ID | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 37 |
| BERRETT TAX & FINANCE INC. | Meridian, ID Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 36 |
| Quist & Quist CPAs | Meridian, ID Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 84 | 34 |
| Montgomery & Associates | Boise, ID | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 31 |
| Blueback Accounting | Boise, ID Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 31 |
| KeepSafe Elite Accounting | Caldwell, ID | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77 | 28 |
| Middleton Accounting & Tax Services | Middleton, ID Local + remote | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 19 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Tax Prep & Bookkeeping Services | Nampa, ID Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 69 |
| Stanwood & Riggs Accounting | Caldwell, ID | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 23 |
| Zwygart John & Associates | Nampa, ID Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 39 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
69% of the firms on this page say nothing about what they charge. 1 of 16 shows a monthly price or a starting price, and 2 say they quote. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Vantage Group Accounting ("Starting at $799/month"). Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 4 firms that say they do catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services, Buckallew & Assoc., Guardian CPAs and Middleton Accounting & Tax Services. 4 of 16 state how often reports arrive, and 4 describe how onboarding works.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 8 of 16 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 19% and Xero 19%. If you run Xero, Vantage Group Accounting, Buckallew & Assoc. and Quist & Quist CPAs name it. 7 of 16 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Idaho publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 10 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. The Idaho CPA register isn't one we can search automatically, so a CPA license on these pages reads Not verified until someone checks the board by hand. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Idaho State Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 68 down to 19, and the median across every scored firm is 36. 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: Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services (68 at 77% coverage), Vantage Group Accounting (67 at 84% coverage) and Buckallew & Assoc. (64 at 83% coverage). Meridian has the most numbered firms (5), and the list spans 4 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.
Boise City area in figures
Shares of the 16 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Idaho CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 77.5%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 36.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 16) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 6 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 12 | 2 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 69 | 11 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 25 | 4 |
| Describe onboarding | 25 | 4 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 25 | 4 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 44 | 7 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 50 | 8 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 19 | 3 |
| Mention Xero | 19 | 3 |
| Mention Bill.com | 12 | 2 |
| Mention ADP | 12 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Boise City bookkeepers publish their prices?
Vantage Group Accounting 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 Boise City take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services, Buckallew & Assoc., Guardian CPAs and Middleton Accounting & Tax Services say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Boise City bookkeepers work in Xero?
Vantage Group Accounting, Buckallew & Assoc. and Quist & Quist CPAs name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Boise City bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
4 of 16 name them on their own sites, among them Idaho Tax and Bookkeeping Services (medical and construction), Buckallew & Assoc. (contractors and real estate), Quality Financial Data (contractors and construction) and Guardian CPAs (contractors and healthcare). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (32)
Avimor, Banks, Boise, Boise City, Bruneau, Caldwell, Crouch, Eagle, Emmett, Garden City, Garden Valley, Grand View, Greenleaf, Hidden Springs, Homedale, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho City, Kuna, Letha, Lowman, Marsing, Melba, Meridian, Middleton, Murphy, Nampa, Notus, Parma, Placerville, Robie Creek, Star, Wilder.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Idaho State Board of Accountancy: license lookupIdaho State Board of Accountancy
- Idaho business entity searchState of Idaho
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index