Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Cincinnati Area, OH (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Reliable Tax, Payroll & Bookkeeping, scoring 42 with 77% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 50 firms here; 9 of the 14 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 7 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a price, and 14 of 14 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on catch-up work: none of the 14 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work (0% against 12%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
50 profiles reviewed, 14 met the listing bar, 9 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 7 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 Cincinnati (7), Hamilton (2), Fairfield (1), Lebanon (1), Loveland (1), Madeira (1) and 1 other place. The page covers 185 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Ohio appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 7 Cincinnati bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 14 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: remote service (4).
Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Cincinnati Area, OH, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Reliable Tax, Payroll & Bookkeeping (Lebanon, OH). Evidence Score 42/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services.
- Kirsch CPA Firm Cincinnati (Hamilton, OH). Evidence Score 40/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, healthcare; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, healthcare, manufacturing, veterinary, contractors.
- PinPoint Bookkeeping Services (Cincinnati, OH). Evidence Score 40/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: technology; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Legacy Accounting Services (Cincinnati, OH). Evidence Score 38/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: startups.Who they say they serve (self-reported): startups.
- Seibel & Katz CPAs (Cincinnati, OH). Evidence Score 35/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: restaurants, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, real estate, medical.
- Kruse & Crawford CPAs (Cincinnati, OH). Evidence Score 31/100 at 73% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, manufacturing, consultants, contractors.
- H.K. Campbell (Cincinnati, OH). Evidence Score 29/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, construction.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, construction, contractors, healthcare, retail.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Reliant Group | Loveland, OH | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 23 |
| Kipu Taxes & Services | Fairfield, OH | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 2 |
Top firms in Cincinnati
PinPoint Bookkeeping Services leads Cincinnati with an Evidence Score of 40/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Cincinnati: Legacy Accounting Services (38/100, 74% coverage), Seibel & Katz CPAs (35/100, 72% coverage), Kruse & Crawford CPAs (31/100, 73% coverage), H.K. Campbell (29/100, 77% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliable Tax, Payroll & Bookkeeping | Lebanon, OH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 42 |
| Kirsch CPA Firm Cincinnati Says it serves: construction, healthcare, manufacturing, veterinary, contractors | Hamilton, OH | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, FreshBooks, Sage, NetSuite | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 40 |
| PinPoint Bookkeeping Services Says it serves: technology | Cincinnati, OH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 40 |
| Legacy Accounting Services Says it serves: startups | Cincinnati, OH Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 38 |
| Seibel & Katz CPAs Says it serves: restaurants, construction, real estate, medical | Cincinnati, OH | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 72% | 35 |
| Kruse & Crawford CPAs Says it serves: construction, real estate, manufacturing, consultants, contractors | Cincinnati, OH | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 73% | 31 |
| H.K. Campbell Says it serves: restaurants, construction, contractors, healthcare, retail | Cincinnati, OH Local | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker & Associates | Hamilton, OH | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 62% |
| Flagel Huber Flagel Says it serves: real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, medical, construction | Cincinnati, OH | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Lighthammer Bookkeeping Says it serves: contractors, real estate, consultants | Madeira, OH Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Stephenson & Warner | West Chester, OH Local | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Wulff & Associates CPAs | Cincinnati, OH | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 21% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
You won't find a fee on any of these 14 websites. None of the 14 say they work by quote, and 14 of 14 don't mention pricing. That's less open than Ohio 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
None of the 14 sites here mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask about past months directly if you're behind. Fewer write down the process: 3 of 14 describe onboarding and 4 name a reporting schedule. Nationally 21% of listed firms name a reporting schedule, so this group is above the norm.
Software and remote work
QuickBooks leads the software firms here name (50%); after it come QuickBooks Online 21% and ADP 7%. 4 of 14 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
Ohio publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 3 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Ohio's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Seibel & Katz CPAs, Kruse & Crawford CPAs and Baker & Associates. 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 Accountancy Board of Ohio lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 42 down to 29, and the median across every scored firm is 35. 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: Reliable Tax, Payroll & Bookkeeping (42 at 77% coverage), Kirsch CPA Firm Cincinnati (40 at 77% coverage) and PinPoint Bookkeeping Services (40 at 77% coverage). Cincinnati has the most numbered firms (5), and the list spans 3 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.
Cincinnati area in figures
Shares of the 14 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 14) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 0% (0 of 14) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 100% (14 of 14) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 21% (3 of 14) |
| State a reporting cadence | 29% (4 of 14) |
| Describe onboarding | 21% (3 of 14) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0% (0 of 14) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 29% (4 of 14) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 50%, QuickBooks Online 21%, ADP 7%, Paychex 7%, QuickBooks Desktop 7% |
| Median evidence coverage | 73.5% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Cincinnati bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 14 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which Cincinnati bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
8 of 14 name them on their own sites, among them Kirsch CPA Firm Cincinnati (construction and healthcare), PinPoint Bookkeeping Services (technology), Legacy Accounting Services (startups), Seibel & Katz CPAs (restaurants and construction) and Kruse & Crawford CPAs (construction and real estate). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (185)
Aberdeen, Addyston, Amberley, Amelia, Anderson, Arlington Heights, Batavia, Beckett Ridge, Bethel, Blanchester, Blue Ash, Blue Jay, Brecon, Bridgetown, Butlerville, Byrd, Camp Dennison, Cherry Grove, Cheviot, Chilo, Cincinnati, Clark, Clear Creek, Cleves, Coldstream, College Corner, Columbia, Concorde Hills, Corwin, Covedale, Crosby, Darrtown, Day Heights, Deer Park, Delhi, Delhi Hills, Delshire, Dent, Dillonvale, Dry Ridge, Dry Run, Dunlap, Eagle, Elizabethtown, Elmwood Place, Evendale, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fayetteville, Felicity, Finneytown, Five Points, Forest Park, Forestville, Four Bridges, Franklin, Fruit Hill, Georgetown, Glendale, Golf Manor, Goshen, Grandview, Greenhills, Groesbeck, Hamersville, Hamilton, Harlan, Harrison, Harveysburg, Higginsport, Highpoint, Hooven, Hunter, Huntington, Jacksonburg, Kenwood, Kings Mills, Lake Lorelei, Lake Waynoka, Landen, Lebanon, Lemon, Lewis, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Loveland, Loveland Park, Mack, Madeira, Madison Place, Maineville, Marathon, Mariemont, Mason, Massie, Miami, Miami Heights, Miamitown, Miamiville, Middletown, Milford, Millville, Monfort Heights, Monroe, Montgomery, Morrow, Moscow, Mount Carmel, Mount Healthy, Mount Healthy Heights, Mount Orab, Mount Repose, Mulberry, Neville, New Baltimore, New Burlington, New Haven, New Miami, New Richmond, Newtown, North Bend, North College Hill, Northbrook, Northgate, Norwood, Ohio, Olde West Chester, Owensville, Oxford, Pierce, Plainville, Pleasant Hills, Pleasant Plain, Pleasant Run, Pleasant Run Farm, Reading, Reily, Remington, Ridgewood, Ripley, Roachester, Ross, Rossmoyne, Russellville, Salem Heights, Sardinia, Scott, Seven Mile, Sharonville, Shawnee, Sherwood, Silverton, Sixteen Mile Stand, Skyline Acres, Somerville, South Lebanon, Springdale, St. Bernard, St. Clair, St. Martin, Sterling, Stonelick, Summerside, Sycamore, Symmes, Tate, Taylor Creek, Terrace Park, The Village of Indian Hill, Trenton, Turpin Hills, Turtlecreek, Wayne, Waynesville, West Chester, West Chester Township, Wetherington, White Oak, Whitewater, Williamsburg, Williamsdale, Withamsville, Woodlawn, Woodsdale, Wyoming.
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 accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Accountancy Board of Ohio: license lookupAccountancy Board of Ohio
- Ohio business entity searchState of Ohio
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index