Top 37 Bookkeepers in the Newark-Jersey City Area, NJ (2026)
Key Takeaways
- PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC, in Clifton, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 77 at 83% coverage.
- We reviewed 253 firms here; 56 of the 69 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 37 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 69 publishes a monthly price or a starting price, while 60 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on verified credentials: 24 of 69 hold a credential a third party confirms (35% against 13%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
253 profiles reviewed, 69 met the listing bar, 56 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 37 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 19 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Lakewood (7), Edison (6), Toms River (6), East Brunswick (4), Elizabeth (4), Clifton (3) and 30 other places. The page covers 524 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in New Jersey appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 37 Newark-Jersey City bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 69 that met our listing bar, and scores 19 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 (20).
What firms here charge
We verified a monthly bookkeeping price for one of the 69 firms on this list: Alto CPA Group, LLC publishes from $205 a month (up to 50 transactions 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 37 Bookkeepers in the Newark-Jersey City Area, NJ, Ranked by Evidence Score
- PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC (Clifton, NJ). Evidence Score 77/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: technology, healthcare; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, healthcare, retail, contractors, real estate.
- Alto CPA Group, LLC (South Amboy, NJ). Evidence Score 66/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; publishes a starting price. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.
- Demian & Company (Cranford, NJ). Evidence Score 54/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: e-commerce, law firms; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): e-commerce, law firms, hospitality, real estate, retail.
- Seamless Books (Toms River, NJ). Evidence Score 52/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Bernath and Rosenberg (Lakewood, NJ). Evidence Score 51/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: real estate, healthcare; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, healthcare.
- BKS Accounting Group (Avenel, NJ). Evidence Score 48/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors.
- Curran & Company LLP (Newark, NJ). Evidence Score 48/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: Xero users.
- AS Tax & Accounting (Short Hills, NJ). Evidence Score 45/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: real estate, medical; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, medical, law firms, hospitality, technology.
- Kotulak & Company (Clifton, NJ). Evidence Score 44/100 at 83% 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. Documented fit: medical, healthcare.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, construction.
- ATA CPA Group (Edison, NJ). Evidence Score 43/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: real estate, medical.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, medical.
- Gaines & Associates, PC (Edison, NJ). Evidence Score 41/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; states it prices by quote.
- Caballero & Associates (Metuchen, NJ). Evidence Score 39/100 at 83% 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. Documented fit: real estate, dental.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, dental, retail, professional services, auto repair.
- AB Accounting Solutions (Lakewood, NJ). Evidence Score 36/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- AMX Business and Bookkeeping (Linden, NJ). Evidence Score 36/100 at 79% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, startups; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, startups, construction.
- Ankita Amin CPA LLC (Edison, NJ). Evidence Score 35/100 at 81% 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. Documented fit: real estate, medical.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate, medical, retail, manufacturing, technology.
- SWK Technologies (East Hanover, NJ). Evidence Score 34/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology, contractors, professional services, construction, manufacturing.
- Hutman & Hutman, LLP (Lakewood, NJ). Evidence Score 33/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board.
- Grasso & Company, LLC (Hoboken, NJ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 81% 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.
- Stephen P. Gunby & Associates (Fairfield, NJ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 81% 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.
- MyOffice Accounting Services (Englewood, NJ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: law firms, fitness.Who they say they serve (self-reported): law firms, fitness.
- Joseph Apuzzo, CPA (Brick, NJ). Evidence Score 32/100 at 75% 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.
- Sharp Payroll Services (Point Pleasant, NJ). Evidence Score 31/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: dental.Who they say they serve (self-reported): dental.
- Barre & Company LLC (Union, NJ). Evidence Score 31/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: non-profits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): non-profits.
- Omni TTT (Elizabeth, NJ). Evidence Score 31/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- Jump, Perry and Company (Toms River, NJ). Evidence Score 30/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 0 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: professional services, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): professional services, construction, real estate, retail, law firms.
- Ricardo Financial Services (Jersey City, NJ). Evidence Score 29/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Joseph A. Cannova, CPA, CFP® (Toms River, NJ). Evidence Score 29/100 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.
- Petrucelli, Piotrowski (Woodbridge, NJ). Evidence Score 29/100 at 71% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; publishes a starting price.
- AMARAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC (Elizabeth, NJ). Evidence Score 28/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: attorneys.Who they say they serve (self-reported): attorneys.
- PMC Accounting Group (Iselin, NJ). Evidence Score 27/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- PrideStaff Financial (Edison, NJ). Evidence Score 25/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- FIRM1040 (Montclair, NJ). Evidence Score 25/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Boscia & Boscia PC (Matawan, NJ). Evidence Score 25/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- M&Y International FS (New Brunswick, NJ). Evidence Score 24/100 at 83% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services.
- Gollob CPA (Brick, NJ). Evidence Score 22/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- Totaro & Co (Toms River, NJ). Evidence Score 22/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Badran Tax (New Brunswick, NJ). Evidence Score 17/100 at 83% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hy Appelbaum CPA Says it serves: real estate, medical, attorneys | Edison, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 75 | 26 |
| Gershon Biegeleisen | Lakewood, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 24 |
| Optimum Financial and Tax Services | Elizabeth, NJ | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | IRS preparer record | 81 | 24 |
| Gary Tannenbaum CPA | Clifton, NJ | month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Active CPA firm or individual license | 78 | 23 |
| Anjay Accountax Says it serves: medical, dental, retail, hospitality, technology | Jersey City, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 22 |
| CAFCO Financial Services LLC | Parlin, NJ | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 21 |
| 1-800 Quick Tax | Perth Amboy, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 20 |
| Tawil Tax and Accounting Solutions | Lakewood, NJ Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 75 | 20 |
| Gibraltar Accounting Says it serves: real estate | Jersey City, NJ Local + remote | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 83 | 19 |
| Rivero CPA, LLC | Westfield, NJ | Not verified | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 78 | 19 |
| Tax Accounting Bond | Iselin, NJ Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 83 | 17 |
| J. Heller Tax & Accounting | Edison, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77 | 17 |
| Priority Accounting And Consulting | Woodland Park, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 14 |
| SAI CPA SERVICES | East Brunswick, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 74 | 14 |
| Convery Accountants & Advisors | Perth Amboy, NJ | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 13 |
| JP CPA, LLC | East Brunswick, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72 | 12 |
| MAPA Business & Financial Services LLC | Newark, NJ | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 10 |
| John P. Wauters and Company | Toms River, NJ | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 81 | 9 |
| HFA | Lakewood, NJ | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 4 |
Top firms in Edison
ATA CPA Group leads Edison with an Evidence Score of 43/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Edison: Gaines & Associates, PC (41/100, 75% coverage), Ankita Amin CPA LLC (35/100, 81% coverage), PrideStaff Financial (25/100, 83% coverage).
Top firms in Toms River
Seamless Books leads Toms River with an Evidence Score of 52/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in Toms River: Jump, Perry and Company (30/100, 80% coverage), Joseph A. Cannova, CPA, CFP® (29/100, 80% coverage), Totaro & Co (22/100, 80% coverage).
Top firms in Lakewood
Bernath and Rosenberg leads Lakewood with an Evidence Score of 51/100 at 74% coverage. Also ranked in Lakewood: AB Accounting Solutions (36/100, 83% coverage), Hutman & Hutman, LLP (33/100, 74% coverage).
Top firms in Brick
Joseph Apuzzo, CPA leads Brick with an Evidence Score of 32/100 at 75% coverage. Also ranked in Brick: Gollob CPA (22/100, 80% coverage).
Top firms in Clifton
PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC leads Clifton with an Evidence Score of 77/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in Clifton: Kotulak & Company (44/100, 83% coverage).
Top firms in Elizabeth
Omni TTT leads Elizabeth with an Evidence Score of 31/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Elizabeth: AMARAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC (28/100, 78% coverage).
Top firms in New Brunswick
M&Y International FS leads New Brunswick with an Evidence Score of 24/100 at 83% coverage. Also ranked in New Brunswick: Badran Tax (17/100, 83% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC Says it serves: technology, healthcare, retail, contractors, real estate | Clifton, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 77 |
| Alto CPA Group, LLC | South Amboy, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Zoho Books, Shopify, QuickBooks, Xero | Publishes a starting price | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 66 |
| Demian & Company Says it serves: e-commerce, law firms, hospitality, real estate, retail | Cranford, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, NetSuite | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77 | 54 |
| Seamless Books | Toms River, NJ | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 83 | 52 |
| Bernath and Rosenberg Says it serves: real estate, healthcare | Lakewood, NJ Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 51 |
| BKS Accounting Group Says it serves: contractors | Avenel, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 48 |
| Curran & Company LLP | Newark, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero, Sage | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 48 |
| AS Tax & Accounting Says it serves: real estate, medical, law firms, hospitality, technology | Short Hills, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 45 |
| Kotulak & Company Says it serves: medical, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, construction | Clifton, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 44 |
| ATA CPA Group Says it serves: real estate, medical | Edison, NJ | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 80 | 43 |
| Gaines & Associates, PC | Edison, NJ Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75 | 41 |
| Caballero & Associates Says it serves: real estate, dental, retail, professional services, auto repair | Metuchen, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 83 | 39 |
| AB Accounting Solutions | Lakewood, NJ Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 83 | 36 |
| AMX Business and Bookkeeping Says it serves: restaurants, startups, construction | Linden, NJ Local | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage, NetSuite | Not verified | Not verified | 79 | 36 |
| Ankita Amin CPA LLC Says it serves: real estate, medical, retail, manufacturing, technology | Edison, NJ Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 35 |
| SWK Technologies Says it serves: technology, contractors, professional services, construction, manufacturing | East Hanover, NJ Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Sage | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 34 |
| Hutman & Hutman, LLP | Lakewood, NJ Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 74 | 33 |
| Grasso & Company, LLC | Hoboken, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 32 |
| Stephen P. Gunby & Associates | Fairfield, NJ | AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 81 | 32 |
| MyOffice Accounting Services Says it serves: law firms, fitness | Englewood, NJ | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 77 | 32 |
| Joseph Apuzzo, CPA | Brick, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 75 | 32 |
| Sharp Payroll Services Says it serves: dental | Point Pleasant, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 31 |
| Barre & Company LLC Says it serves: non-profits | Union, NJ | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77 | 31 |
| Omni TTT | Elizabeth, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 31 |
| Jump, Perry and Company Says it serves: professional services, construction, real estate, retail, law firms | Toms River, NJ | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 80 | 30 |
| Ricardo Financial Services | Jersey City, NJ | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 29 |
| Joseph A. Cannova, CPA, CFP® | Toms River, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license, IRS preparer record | 80 | 29 |
| Petrucelli, Piotrowski | Woodbridge, NJ | month-end close | Not verified | Other fees only, no monthly price | Active CPA firm or individual license | 71 | 29 |
| AMARAL ACCOUNTING SERVICES LLC Says it serves: attorneys | Elizabeth, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 78 | 28 |
| PMC Accounting Group | Iselin, NJ Local + remote | AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 27 |
| PrideStaff Financial | Edison, NJ Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 25 |
| FIRM1040 | Montclair, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 80 | 25 |
| Boscia & Boscia PC Says it serves: technology | Matawan, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 25 |
| M&Y International FS | New Brunswick, NJ Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 24 |
| Gollob CPA | Brick, NJ Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 22 |
| Totaro & Co | Toms River, NJ | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 80 | 22 |
| Badran Tax | New Brunswick, NJ Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 17 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Accounting LLC | Bayonne, NJ | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 31 |
| Bederson LLP Says it serves: construction, healthcare, law firms, professional services, manufacturing | Fairfield, NJ | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 69 |
| COOMBS CPA, PC. | Newark, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 69 |
| Easy Consulting | Union City, NJ Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 31 |
| MonettiStandard CPA's | Manasquan, NJ | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Pfeiffer Accounting & Tax Service LLC | Bayville, NJ | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 22 |
| Prevision Accountants | East Brunswick, NJ | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 39 |
| RAC Consulting Says it serves: property management, medical, professional services | Toms River, NJ Remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Other fees only, no monthly price | Not verified | 69 |
| Rakoty Accountants | East Brunswick, NJ Local | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 31 |
| Santos Tax and Accounting Says it serves: real estate | Paterson, NJ | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 22 |
| SmoothBooks | Lakewood, NJ | AP/AR, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 38 |
| UBox | Elizabeth, NJ | Not verified | QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite | Not verified | Not verified | 10 |
| Vijay Sammy CPA LLC | Parsippany, NJ | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 31 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
1 of 69 firms here publishes a monthly price or a starting price, 6 say they quote, and 60 say nothing about fees (87%). Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Alto CPA Group, LLC ("Starting at $205/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 PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC, Alto CPA Group, LLC, Seamless Books and AMX Business and Bookkeeping. On process, 10 of 69 give a reporting schedule and 9 explain onboarding. Nationally 24% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is below the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (45%); after it come Xero 7% and QuickBooks Online 6%. 20 of 69 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
New Jersey publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 24 firms with an active CPA license or permit on New Jersey's published register.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 17 and 77; the median across every scored firm is 28.5. 19 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: PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC (77 at 83% coverage), Alto CPA Group, LLC (66 at 77% coverage) and Demian & Company (54 at 77% coverage). Toms River has the most numbered firms (4), and the list spans 25 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.
Newark-Jersey City area in figures
Shares of the 69 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Median evidence coverage: 78%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 28.5.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 69) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 1 | 1 |
| State they price by quote | 9 | 6 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 87 | 60 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 35 | 24 |
| State a reporting cadence | 14 | 10 |
| Describe onboarding | 13 | 9 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 6 | 4 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 29 | 20 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 45 | 31 |
| Mention Xero | 7 | 5 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 6 | 4 |
| Mention Sage | 4 | 3 |
| Mention NetSuite | 4 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Newark-Jersey City bookkeepers publish their prices?
Alto CPA Group, LLC 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 Newark-Jersey City take on catch-up bookkeeping?
PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC, Alto CPA Group, LLC, Seamless Books and AMX Business and Bookkeeping say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Newark-Jersey City bookkeepers work in Xero?
Alto CPA Group, LLC, Demian & Company, Curran & Company LLP, AS Tax & Accounting and UBox name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Newark-Jersey City bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
23 of 69 name them on their own sites, among them PRECISION ACCOUNTING INTL LLC (technology and healthcare), Demian & Company (e-commerce and law firms), Bernath and Rosenberg (real estate and healthcare), BKS Accounting Group (contractors) and AS Tax & Accounting (real estate and medical). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
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