Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Kalamazoo-Portage Area, MI (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Niffler Bookkeeping, scoring 52 with 80% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 30 firms here; 9 of the 10 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 6 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 10 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 8 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 3 of 10 hold a credential a third party confirms (30% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
30 profiles reviewed, 10 met the listing bar, 9 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 6 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 3 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Kalamazoo (5) and Portage (5). The page covers 25 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Michigan appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 6 Kalamazoo-Portage bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 10 that met our listing bar, and scores 3 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (2 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (4).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 10 firms on this list: Niffler Bookkeeping publishes from $175 a month 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 6 Bookkeepers in the Kalamazoo-Portage Area, MI, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Niffler Bookkeeping (Portage, MI). Evidence Score 52/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: construction, retail; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, retail, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality.
- JRK Financial (Kalamazoo, MI). Evidence Score 41/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes prices. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- James & Springgate (Kalamazoo, MI). Evidence Score 38/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: hospitality.Who they say they serve (self-reported): hospitality.
- Webster Accounting (Kalamazoo, MI). Evidence Score 33/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 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.
- Flegal & Melnik Certified Public Accountants (Portage, MI). Evidence Score 30/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: professional services.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- Houser Cook Certified Public Accountants (Portage, MI). Evidence Score 25/100 at 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siegfried Crandall | Portage, MI | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Sage | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75 | 23 |
| Wesler CPA | Kalamazoo, MI Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 18 |
| ADF Accounting, LLC | Kalamazoo, MI Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 17 |
Top firms in Kalamazoo
JRK Financial leads Kalamazoo with an Evidence Score of 41/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in Kalamazoo: James & Springgate (38/100, 74% coverage), Webster Accounting (33/100, 80% coverage).
Top firms in Portage
Niffler Bookkeeping leads Portage with an Evidence Score of 52/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Portage: Flegal & Melnik Certified Public Accountants (30/100, 83% coverage), Houser Cook Certified Public Accountants (25/100, 83% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niffler Bookkeeping Says it serves: construction, retail, transportation, manufacturing, hospitality | Portage, MI Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, FreshBooks, Sage, Stripe | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 80 | 52 |
| JRK Financial | Kalamazoo, MI Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 41 |
| James & Springgate Says it serves: hospitality | Kalamazoo, MI Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 38 |
| Webster Accounting Says it serves: professional services | Kalamazoo, MI | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 80 | 33 |
| Flegal & Melnik Certified Public Accountants Says it serves: professional services | Portage, MI | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 30 |
| Houser Cook Certified Public Accountants | Portage, MI Local + remote | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 83 | 25 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis & Associates Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical, healthcare, retail | Portage, MI Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 55 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
1 of 10 firms here publishes a monthly price or a starting price, none say they quote, and 8 say nothing about fees (80%). Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Niffler Bookkeeping ("starting at $175 per month"). That's more open than Michigan as a whole, where 5% publish a monthly price. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Licenses and public records
Because Michigan publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 3 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Michigan's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to James & Springgate, Houser Cook Certified Public Accountants and Siegfried Crandall. 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 Michigan Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 52 down to 25, and the median across every scored firm is 30. 3 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: Niffler Bookkeeping (52 at 80% coverage), JRK Financial (41 at 83% coverage) and James & Springgate (38 at 74% coverage). Portage has the most numbered firms (3), and the list spans 2 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.
Kalamazoo-Portage area in figures
Shares of the 10 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 80%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 30.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 10 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 80 | 8 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 30 | 3 |
| State a reporting cadence | 20 | 2 |
| Describe onboarding | 10 | 1 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 20 | 2 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 40 | 4 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 60 | 6 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 20 | 2 |
| Mention Sage | 20 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 10 | 1 |
| Mention Xero | 10 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kalamazoo-Portage bookkeepers publish their prices?
Niffler Bookkeeping 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 Kalamazoo-Portage take on catch-up bookkeeping?
JRK Financial and Davis & Associates say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Kalamazoo-Portage bookkeepers work in Xero?
Niffler Bookkeeping names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Kalamazoo-Portage bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
5 of 10 name them on their own sites, among them Niffler Bookkeeping (construction and retail), James & Springgate (hospitality), Webster Accounting (professional services), Flegal & Melnik Certified Public Accountants (professional services) and Davis & Associates (construction and real estate). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (25)
Alamo, Augusta, Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Comstock Northwest, Cooper, Eastwood, Galesburg, Kalamazoo, Oshtemo, Parchment, Pavilion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Scotts, South Gull Lake, Texas, Vicksburg, Wakeshma, Westwood.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 13, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Michigan Board of Accountancy: license lookupMichigan Board of Accountancy
- Michigan business entity searchState of Michigan
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index