Top 10 Bookkeepers in the Albany-Schenectady Area, NY (2026)
Key Takeaways
- RJL Consulting NY, in Schenectady, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 61 at 80% coverage.
- We reviewed 49 firms here; 11 of the 13 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 10 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a price, and 12 of 13 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on onboarding: 5 of 13 describe their onboarding (38% against 15%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State business registry, and our published methodology.
49 profiles reviewed, 13 met the listing bar, 11 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 10 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 Schenectady (4), Saratoga Springs (3), Albany (2), Troy (2), Clifton Park (1) and Wynantskill (1). The page covers 108 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in New York appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 10 Albany-Schenectady bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 13 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 (1 firm) and remote service (6).
Top 10 Bookkeepers in the Albany-Schenectady Area, NY, Ranked by Evidence Score
- RJL Consulting NY (Schenectady, NY). Evidence Score 61/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: retail, contractors; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): retail, contractors, real estate, startups, construction.
- Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC (Schenectady, NY). Evidence Score 59/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: restaurants, construction; catch-up and cleanup work; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, healthcare, nonprofits, retail.
- Bucknam & Conley (Saratoga Springs, NY). Evidence Score 58/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: restaurants, construction; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, real estate, manufacturing, technology.
- Evergreen Bookkeeping & Tax Services (Clifton Park, NY). Evidence Score 41/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, contractors, real estate, e-commerce, retail.
- Capital CFO+ (Saratoga Springs, NY). Evidence Score 40/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: consultants.Who they say they serve (self-reported): consultants.
- Thomson Accountants and Advisors (Troy, NY). Evidence Score 39/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: contractors, e-commerce.Who they say they serve (self-reported): contractors, e-commerce, startups, retail, hospitality.
- Grasso & Kayser (Schenectady, NY). Evidence Score 32/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Wojeski & Company (Albany, NY). Evidence Score 31/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Inspire Tax (Albany, NY). Evidence Score 28/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- CEFO Advisors (Saratoga Springs, NY). Evidence Score 26/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph J. Montone | Schenectady, NY Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 18 |
Top firms in Saratoga Springs
Bucknam & Conley leads Saratoga Springs with an Evidence Score of 58/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Saratoga Springs: Capital CFO+ (40/100, 77% coverage), CEFO Advisors (26/100, 78% coverage).
Top firms in Schenectady
RJL Consulting NY leads Schenectady with an Evidence Score of 61/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Schenectady: Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC (59/100, 80% coverage), Grasso & Kayser (32/100, 78% coverage).
Top firms in Albany
Wojeski & Company leads Albany with an Evidence Score of 31/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Albany: Inspire Tax (28/100, 75% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJL Consulting NY Says it serves: retail, contractors, real estate, startups, construction | Schenectady, NY Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Zoho Books, Shopify, Stripe | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 61 |
| Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC Says it serves: restaurants, construction, healthcare, nonprofits, retail | Schenectady, NY Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, Bill.com | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 59 |
| Bucknam & Conley Says it serves: restaurants, construction, real estate, manufacturing, technology | Saratoga Springs, NY Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 58 |
| Evergreen Bookkeeping & Tax Services Says it serves: restaurants, contractors, real estate, e-commerce, retail | Clifton Park, NY Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 41 |
| Capital CFO+ Says it serves: consultants | Saratoga Springs, NY | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, ADP | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 40 |
| Thomson Accountants and Advisors Says it serves: contractors, e-commerce, startups, retail, hospitality | Troy, NY Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 39 |
| Grasso & Kayser | Schenectady, NY Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 32 |
| Wojeski & Company | Albany, NY | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 31 |
| Inspire Tax | Albany, NY Local + remote | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 75% | 28 |
| CEFO Advisors | Saratoga Springs, NY | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Tax Depot | Troy, NY | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| With & Kehn, LLC | Wynantskill, NY | payroll coordination | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 69% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
You won't find a fee on any of these 13 websites. 1 of 13 says it works by quote, and 12 of 13 don't mention pricing. That's less open than New York as a whole, where 7% publish a price. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Services and process
If you're behind, start with the 1 firm that says it does catch-up or cleanup work. On this page that's Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC. 3 of 13 state how often reports arrive, and 5 describe how onboarding works.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks is the software named most, by 5 of 13 firms, ahead of Xero 15% and QuickBooks Online 15%. If you run Xero, RJL Consulting NY and Bucknam & Conley name it. 6 of 13 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
New York publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 9 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. The New York 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 New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 61 down to 26, and the median across every scored firm is 39. 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: RJL Consulting NY (61 at 80% coverage), Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC (59 at 80% coverage) and Bucknam & Conley (58 at 77% coverage). Schenectady has the most numbered firms (3), and the list spans 5 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.
Albany-Schenectady area in figures
Shares of the 13 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it.
| Publish a price or starting price | 0% (0 of 13) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 8% (1 of 13) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 92% (12 of 13) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0% (0 of 13) (the New York CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified) |
| State a reporting cadence | 23% (3 of 13) |
| Describe onboarding | 38% (5 of 13) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 8% (1 of 13) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 46% (6 of 13) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 38%, Xero 15%, QuickBooks Online 15%, ADP 8%, Bill.com 8% |
| Median evidence coverage | 78% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 39 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Albany-Schenectady bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. 1 of 13 says it quotes each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Albany-Schenectady take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Albany-Schenectady bookkeepers work in Xero?
RJL Consulting NY and Bucknam & Conley name Xero on their site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Albany-Schenectady bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
6 of 13 name them on their own sites, among them RJL Consulting NY (retail and contractors), Mosaic Bookkeeping LLC (restaurants and construction), Bucknam & Conley (restaurants and construction), Evergreen Bookkeeping & Tax Services (restaurants and contractors) and Capital CFO+ (consultants). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (108)
Albany, Altamont, Averill Park, Ballston, Ballston Lake, Ballston Spa, Berlin, Berne, Bethlehem, Blenheim, Broome, Brunswick, Carlisle, Castleton-on-Hudson, Central Bridge, Charlton, Clifton Gardens, Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek, Clifton Park, Cobleskill, Coeymans, Cohoes, Colonie, Conesville, Corinth, Country Knolls, Day, Delanson, Duane Lake, Duanesburg, East Glenville, East Greenbush, East Nassau, Edinburg, Esperance, Galway, Gilboa, Glenville, Grafton, Green Island, Greenfield, Guilderland, Hadley, Halfmoon, Hampton Manor, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Jefferson, Knox, Latham, Loudonville, Malta, Mariaville Lake, Mechanicville, Menands, Middleburgh, Milton, Moreau, Nassau, Nassau Lake, New Scotland, Niskayuna, North Ballston Spa, North Blenheim, North Greenbush, Northumberland, Petersburgh, Pittstown, Poestenkill, Preston-Potter Hollow, Princetown, Providence, Ravena, Rensselaer, Rensselaerville, Richmondville, Roessleville, Rotterdam, Round Lake, Sand Lake, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, Schaghticoke, Schenectady, Schodack, Schoharie, Schuylerville, Scotia, Seward, Sharon, Sharon Springs, Siena College, South Glens Falls, Stephentown, Stillwater, Summit, Troy, Valley Falls, Victory, Voorheesville, Waterford, Watervliet, West Sand Lake, Westerlo, Westmere, Wilton, Wright, Wynantskill.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026
- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy: license lookupNew York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy
- New York business entity searchState of New York
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index