Top 22 Bookkeepers in the Bethesda-Frederick Area, MD (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Watter CPA, in Rockville, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 59 at 75% coverage.
- We reviewed 124 firms here; 24 of the 34 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 22 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 34 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 29 say nothing about fees.
- Software named most: QuickBooks, by 53% of firms.
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
124 profiles reviewed, 34 met the listing bar, 24 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 2 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Rockville (11), Bethesda (4), Frederick (4), Gaithersburg (4), Bowie (3), Silver Spring (3) and 3 other places. The page covers 181 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Maryland appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 22 Bethesda-Frederick bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 34 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (4 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (10).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 34 firms on this list: Green Space Accounting publishes from $1,500 a month (plus an onboarding fee) 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 22 Bookkeepers in the Bethesda-Frederick Area, MD, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Watter CPA (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 59/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services. Documented fit: startups, healthcare; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): startups, healthcare, professional services, technology.
- NumberSquad (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 59/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: construction, contractors; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors, dental, e-commerce, retail.
- Washington & Co Inc. (Bowie, MD). Evidence Score 49/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: technology, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, construction, real estate, healthcare.
- Marinucci & Associates (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 48/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: technology; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Green Space Accounting (Bowie, MD). Evidence Score 48/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: cannabis, manufacturing.Who they say they serve (self-reported): cannabis, manufacturing, medical.
- Total Tax Experience, LLC (Waldorf, MD). Evidence Score 43/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Correct Refund (Gaithersburg, MD). Evidence Score 42/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: professional services; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- Spring Park (Silver Spring, MD). Evidence Score 38/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Lawrence M. Raigrodski CPA (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 38/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- ZP Tax (Silver Spring, MD). Evidence Score 38/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: nonprofits, startups; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): nonprofits, startups.
- E4 Bookkeeping, LLC (Fort Washington, MD). Evidence Score 37/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Attentive Accounting Group (Bethesda, MD). Evidence Score 36/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: healthcare, retail.Who they say they serve (self-reported): healthcare, retail, construction, real estate, hospitality.
- Affluent CPA (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 35/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, contractors, construction, healthcare, retail.
- Elliott CPA, LLC (Frederick, MD). Evidence Score 35/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, non-profits, retail, attorneys.
- Alan L. Gordon (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 26/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Woodard & Associates (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 25/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: contractors, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, real estate, professional services.
- CAS & Associates, Inc. (Rockville, MD). Evidence Score 25/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- QuickBooks Bookkeeping (Gaithersburg, MD). Evidence Score 25/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- LSWG CPAs (Frederick, MD). Evidence Score 25/100 at 70% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Bass Accounting and Tax Services CPA (Gaithersburg, MD). Evidence Score 24/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 0 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: construction, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors.
- VELISA Bookkeeping Services (Silver Spring, MD). Evidence Score 24/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- Hans Hoffmeyer (Braddock Heights, MD). Evidence Score 19/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville MD CPA Tax and Accounting Firm | Rockville, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 12 |
| Quik-help.com LLC | Waldorf, MD | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 11 |
Top firms in Rockville
Watter CPA leads Rockville with an Evidence Score of 59/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Rockville: NumberSquad (59/100, 72% coverage), Marinucci & Associates (48/100, 73% coverage), Lawrence M. Raigrodski CPA (38/100, 73% coverage), Affluent CPA (35/100, 75% coverage), Alan L. Gordon (26/100, 73% coverage), Woodard & Associates (25/100, 75% coverage), CAS & Associates, Inc. (25/100, 72% coverage).
Top firms in Gaithersburg
Correct Refund leads Gaithersburg with an Evidence Score of 42/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Gaithersburg: QuickBooks Bookkeeping (25/100, 72% coverage), Bass Accounting and Tax Services CPA (24/100, 75% coverage).
Top firms in Silver Spring
Spring Park leads Silver Spring with an Evidence Score of 38/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Silver Spring: ZP Tax (38/100, 73% coverage), VELISA Bookkeeping Services (24/100, 75% coverage).
Top firms in Bowie
Washington & Co Inc. leads Bowie with an Evidence Score of 49/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Bowie: Green Space Accounting (48/100, 72% coverage).
Top firms in Frederick
Elliott CPA, LLC leads Frederick with an Evidence Score of 35/100 at 72% coverage. Also ranked in Frederick: LSWG CPAs (25/100, 70% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watter CPA Says it serves: startups, healthcare, professional services, technology | Rockville, MD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Gusto, ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 59 |
| NumberSquad Says it serves: construction, contractors, dental, e-commerce, retail | Rockville, MD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 59 |
| Washington & Co Inc. Says it serves: technology, construction, real estate, healthcare | Bowie, MD | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, FreshBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 49 |
| Marinucci & Associates Says it serves: technology | Rockville, MD | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Quote only (stated) | IRS preparer record | 73 | 48 |
| Green Space Accounting Says it serves: cannabis, manufacturing, medical | Bowie, MD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 72 | 48 |
| Total Tax Experience, LLC | Waldorf, MD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 72 | 43 |
| Correct Refund Says it serves: professional services | Gaithersburg, MD Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 42 |
| Spring Park | Silver Spring, MD Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 38 |
| Lawrence M. Raigrodski CPA Says it serves: professional services | Rockville, MD | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 38 |
| ZP Tax Says it serves: nonprofits, startups | Silver Spring, MD Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 38 |
| E4 Bookkeeping, LLC | Fort Washington, MD | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 37 |
| Attentive Accounting Group Says it serves: healthcare, retail, construction, real estate, hospitality | Bethesda, MD Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 36 |
| Affluent CPA Says it serves: technology, contractors, construction, healthcare, retail | Rockville, MD | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 35 |
| Elliott CPA, LLC Says it serves: construction, real estate, non-profits, retail, attorneys | Frederick, MD Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 35 |
| Alan L. Gordon | Rockville, MD Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 26 |
| Woodard & Associates Says it serves: contractors, real estate, professional services | Rockville, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 25 |
| CAS & Associates, Inc. | Rockville, MD | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 72 | 25 |
| QuickBooks Bookkeeping | Gaithersburg, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex, Bill.com | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 25 |
| LSWG CPAs | Frederick, MD | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 70 | 25 |
| Bass Accounting and Tax Services CPA Says it serves: construction, contractors | Gaithersburg, MD Local | Not verified | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 24 |
| VELISA Bookkeeping Services | Silver Spring, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 24 |
| Hans Hoffmeyer | Braddock Heights, MD Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.K. Burton, PC | Bethesda, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 63 |
| AccountAbility Says it serves: real estate, contractors, consultants | Bethesda, MD Local + remote | payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| BradyRenner CPAs | Bowie, MD | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 53 |
| Business & Financial Solutions Says it serves: healthcare, professional services, technology, contractors, consultants | Rockville, MD Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 66 |
| CABA CPAs Says it serves: ecommerce, retail | Bethesda, MD Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| CNA FINANCIAL SERVICES | Frederick, MD | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 60 |
| JCK Tax Accountants LLC | Waldorf, MD | monthly bookkeeping | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 14 |
| JV Tax & Accounting Services Says it serves: professional services | Rockville, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Mercer Flanagan Says it serves: restaurants, contractors, real estate, nonprofits, professional services | Frederick, MD Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Yorke, Burke & Lee Says it serves: professional services | Gaithersburg, MD | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
Pricing is where these sites say least: 29 of 34 are silent on fees, 1 say they quote each job, and 1 publish a monthly figure. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Green Space Accounting ("Starting at $1,500"). Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Services and process
4 of 34 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. On this page that's Watter CPA, NumberSquad, Correct Refund and E4 Bookkeeping, LLC. Fewer write down the process: 8 of 34 describe onboarding and 10 name a reporting schedule.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 18 of 34 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 15% and Xero 9%. If you run Xero, Watter CPA, NumberSquad and ZP Tax name it. 10 of 34 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Without Maryland records we can match, the evidence here is what firms publish about themselves, and that alone stops short of the 70% coverage a ranking needs. Median evidence coverage here is 72%. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Maryland Board of Public Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 59 down to 19, and the median across every scored firm is 35.5. 2 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: Watter CPA (59 at 75% coverage), NumberSquad (59 at 72% coverage) and Washington & Co Inc. (49 at 75% coverage). Rockville has the most numbered firms (8), and the list spans 9 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.
Bethesda-Frederick area in figures
Shares of the 34 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Maryland CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 72%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 35.5.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 34) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 3 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 3 | 1 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 85 | 29 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 29 | 10 |
| Describe onboarding | 24 | 8 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 12 | 4 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 29 | 10 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 53 | 18 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 15 | 5 |
| Mention Xero | 9 | 3 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 6 | 2 |
| Mention ADP | 6 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Bethesda-Frederick bookkeepers publish their prices?
Green Space 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 Bethesda-Frederick take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Watter CPA, NumberSquad, Correct Refund and E4 Bookkeeping, LLC say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Bethesda-Frederick bookkeepers work in Xero?
Watter CPA, NumberSquad and ZP Tax name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Bethesda-Frederick bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
19 of 34 name them on their own sites, among them Watter CPA (startups and healthcare), NumberSquad (construction and contractors), Washington & Co Inc. (technology and construction), Marinucci & Associates (technology) and Green Space Accounting (cannabis and manufacturing). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (181)
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Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 9, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- Maryland Board of Public Accountancy: license lookupMaryland Board of Public Accountancy
- Maryland business entity searchState of Maryland
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index