Top 11 Bookkeepers in the Raleigh-Cary Area, NC (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Cox Accounting & Financial Services, in Raleigh, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 64 at 75% coverage.
- We reviewed 72 firms here; 13 of the 21 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 11 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 2 of 21 publish a monthly price or a starting price, while 17 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on reporting: 7 of 21 state how often reports arrive (33% against 24%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
72 profiles reviewed, 21 met the listing bar, 13 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 11 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 Raleigh (10), Wake Forest (5), Cary (3), Apex (2) and Holly Springs (1). The page covers 29 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in North Carolina appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 11 Raleigh-Cary bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 21 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 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 (2) and remote service (5).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for 2 of the 21 firms on this list, each from the firm's own site and captured on September 26, 2026. The lowest listed is Raleigh Bookkeeping: from $200 a month. The highest listed is FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping: from $300 a month (up to 3 hours of monthly support). For the other firms we have no verified monthly bookkeeping price; some may publish other pricing, so ask them for a quote.
| Firm | Price type | Monthly price ($) | Conditions | Captured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Bookkeeping | Starting price | 200 | None stated | |
| FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping | Starting price | 300 | Listed below |
Conditions each firm states with its price:
- FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping ($300): up to 3 hours of monthly support.
Top 11 Bookkeepers in the Raleigh-Cary Area, NC, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Cox Accounting & Financial Services (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 64/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: restaurants, construction; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, auto repair, contractors.
- Raleigh Bookkeeping (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 54/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.
- C. E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 51/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: restaurants, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, contractors, retail, landscaping.
- FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 40/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; publishes prices.
- Sarika CPA PLLC (Cary, NC). Evidence Score 38/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: medical, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, real estate, healthcare.
- Wake Triangle Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 38/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate, e-commerce; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, e-commerce.
- Moreno Bookkeeping (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 36/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services.
- FredCo Accounting Services, Inc. (Wake Forest, NC). Evidence Score 33/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- Acorn Accounting LLC (Apex, NC). Evidence Score 32/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: professional services; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services.
- Raleigh CPA, Tax and Accounting Services (Raleigh, NC). Evidence Score 31/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- MJ Sheerin CPA, MST (Cary, NC). Evidence Score 26/100 at 75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Accounting Says it serves: startups | Raleigh, NC | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 15 |
| Paymaster Pro Says it serves: technology | Cary, NC | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 13 |
Top firms in Raleigh
Cox Accounting & Financial Services leads Raleigh with an Evidence Score of 64/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Raleigh: Raleigh Bookkeeping (54/100, 75% coverage), C. E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC (51/100, 73% coverage), FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping (40/100, 75% coverage), Wake Triangle Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC (38/100, 75% coverage), Moreno Bookkeeping (36/100, 75% coverage), Raleigh CPA, Tax and Accounting Services (31/100, 75% coverage).
Top firms in Cary
Sarika CPA PLLC leads Cary with an Evidence Score of 38/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Cary: MJ Sheerin CPA, MST (26/100, 75% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Accounting & Financial Services Says it serves: restaurants, construction, auto repair, contractors | Raleigh, NC Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 64 |
| Raleigh Bookkeeping | Raleigh, NC | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Bill.com, Shopify, Stripe | Publishes a starting price | Not verified | 75 | 54 |
| C. E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC Says it serves: restaurants, construction, contractors, retail, landscaping | Raleigh, NC Local | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 51 |
| FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping | Raleigh, NC Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | FreshBooks, Gusto | Publishes prices | Not verified | 75 | 40 |
| Sarika CPA PLLC Says it serves: medical, real estate, healthcare | Cary, NC | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 38 |
| Wake Triangle Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC Says it serves: real estate, e-commerce | Raleigh, NC Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 38 |
| Moreno Bookkeeping | Raleigh, NC | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 36 |
| FredCo Accounting Services, Inc. | Wake Forest, NC | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 33 |
| Acorn Accounting LLC Says it serves: professional services | Apex, NC | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 32 |
| Raleigh CPA, Tax and Accounting Services | Raleigh, NC | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 31 |
| MJ Sheerin CPA, MST | Cary, NC | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 26 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account On Us, LLC | Raleigh, NC | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 66 |
| Dawkins and Murray CPA PA | Wake Forest, NC | payroll coordination, month-end close | BILL | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Elite Tax and Financial Services | Wake Forest, NC | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| LTD Tax & Accounting Services Says it serves: nonprofits | Wake Forest, NC Remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 69 |
| Mitchell & Nemitz, PA Says it serves: construction, real estate | Wake Forest, NC Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| NC Premier Tax & Accounting | Raleigh, NC Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| SMC Accounting and Tax Service of Raleigh and the Triangle region of NC | Apex, NC | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Taxvanta | Holly Springs, NC Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 69 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
2 of 21 firms here publish a monthly price or a starting price, 1 say they quote, and 17 say nothing about fees (81%). Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Raleigh Bookkeeping ("packages start at $200/month") and FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping ("$300/month"). That's more open than North Carolina as a whole, where 3% publish a monthly price. 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 2 firms that say they do catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Cox Accounting & Financial Services and Raleigh Bookkeeping. 7 of 21 state how often reports arrive, and 5 describe how onboarding works. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 7 of 21 firms, ahead of QuickBooks Online 24% and Xero 10%. If you run Xero, Acorn Accounting LLC and LTD Tax & Accounting Services name it. 5 of 21 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Without North Carolina 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 75%.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 64 down to 26, and the median across every scored firm is 36. 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: Cox Accounting & Financial Services (64 at 75% coverage), Raleigh Bookkeeping (54 at 75% coverage) and C. E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC (51 at 73% coverage). Raleigh has the most numbered firms (7), 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.
Raleigh-Cary 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. Credentials: the North Carolina CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 75%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 36.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 21) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 10 | 2 |
| State they price by quote | 5 | 1 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 81 | 17 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 33 | 7 |
| Describe onboarding | 24 | 5 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 10 | 2 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 24 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 33 | 7 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 24 | 5 |
| Mention Xero | 10 | 2 |
| Mention Gusto | 10 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 5 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Raleigh-Cary bookkeepers publish their prices?
Raleigh Bookkeeping and FRW Virtual Tax and Bookkeeping 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 Raleigh-Cary take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Cox Accounting & Financial Services and Raleigh Bookkeeping say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Raleigh-Cary bookkeepers work in Xero?
Acorn Accounting LLC and LTD Tax & Accounting Services name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Raleigh-Cary bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
9 of 21 name them on their own sites, among them Cox Accounting & Financial Services (restaurants and construction), C. E. Thorn, CPA, PLLC (restaurants and construction), Sarika CPA PLLC (medical and real estate), Wake Triangle Bookkeeping Solutions, LLC (real estate and e-commerce) and Acorn Accounting LLC (professional services). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (29)
Angier, Apex, Archer Lodge, Benson, Bunn, Cary, Centerville, Clayton, Four Oaks, Franklinton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Kenly, Knightdale, Lake Royale, Louisburg, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Raleigh, Rolesville, Selma, Smithfield, Wake Forest, Wendell, Wilson's Mills, Youngsville, Zebulon.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- North Carolina business entity searchState of North Carolina
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index