Top 5 Bookkeepers in the Allentown-Bethlehem Area, PA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Valley Tax Advisors, LLC, in Bethlehem, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 42 at 80% coverage.
- We reviewed 30 firms here; 8 of the 10 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 5 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Only 1 of 10 publishes a price or a starting price, while 8 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 4 of 10 say they work with clients remotely (40% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State business registry, and our published methodology.
30 profiles reviewed, 10 met the listing bar, 8 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 5 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 Allentown (6), Bethlehem (3) and Easton (1). The page covers 106 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Pennsylvania appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 5 Allentown-Bethlehem 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. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (1 firm), a published price (1) and remote service (4).
Top 5 Bookkeepers in the Allentown-Bethlehem Area, PA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Valley Tax Advisors, LLC (Bethlehem, PA). Evidence Score 42/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: real estate; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): real estate.
- RLB Accountants (Allentown, PA). Evidence Score 42/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: medical, non-profits; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, non-profits, construction, contractors, real estate.
- Brunst & Company (Allentown, PA). Evidence Score 27/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: Xero users.
- Lang Faylor Chomo (Allentown, PA). Evidence Score 24/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- United Tax Solutions (Allentown, PA). Evidence Score 22/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: restaurants, contractors.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, contractors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Branding ltd | Bethlehem, PA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 24 |
| Diane L Wallo CPA | Easton, PA Local | Not verified | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 22 |
| Buckno Lisicky & Company | Allentown, PA | Not verified | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75% | 19 |
Top firms in Allentown
RLB Accountants leads Allentown with an Evidence Score of 42/100 at 78% coverage. Also ranked in Allentown: Brunst & Company (27/100, 80% coverage), Lang Faylor Chomo (24/100, 80% coverage), United Tax Solutions (22/100, 80% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Tax Advisors, LLC Says it serves: real estate | Bethlehem, PA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 42 |
| RLB Accountants Says it serves: medical, non-profits, construction, contractors, real estate | Allentown, PA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 42 |
| Brunst & Company | Allentown, PA Local | month-end close | Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 27 |
| Lang Faylor Chomo | Allentown, PA | month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 24 |
| United Tax Solutions Says it serves: restaurants, contractors | Allentown, PA Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Bookkeepers | Bethlehem, PA Local | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Publishes prices | Not verified | 64% |
| Werner & Co | Allentown, PA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
Pricing is where these sites say least: 8 of 10 are silent on fees, 1 say they quote each job, and 1 publish a figure. Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Lehigh Valley Bookkeepers ("$175 Per month"). That's more open than Pennsylvania as a whole, where 6% publish a 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 Pennsylvania publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 7 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. The Pennsylvania 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. Check any CPA claim yourself on the State Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 22 and 42; the median across every scored firm is 24. 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: Valley Tax Advisors, LLC (42 at 80% coverage), RLB Accountants (42 at 78% coverage) and Brunst & Company (27 at 80% coverage). Allentown has the most numbered firms (4), 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.
Allentown-Bethlehem 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.
| Publish a price or starting price | 10% (1 of 10) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 10% (1 of 10) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 80% (8 of 10) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0% (0 of 10) (the Pennsylvania CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified) |
| State a reporting cadence | 10% (1 of 10) |
| Describe onboarding | 20% (2 of 10) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 10% (1 of 10) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 40% (4 of 10) |
| Most-mentioned software | Xero 20%, QuickBooks 20%, QuickBooks Online 20%, QuickBooks Desktop 10% |
| Median evidence coverage | 79% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Allentown-Bethlehem bookkeepers publish their prices?
Lehigh Valley Bookkeepers 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 Allentown-Bethlehem take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Lehigh Valley Bookkeepers says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Allentown-Bethlehem bookkeepers work in Xero?
RLB Accountants and Brunst & Company name Xero on their site.
Which Allentown-Bethlehem bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
3 of 10 name them on their own sites, among them Valley Tax Advisors, LLC (real estate), RLB Accountants (medical and non-profits) and United Tax Solutions (restaurants and contractors). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (106)
Ackermanville, Albrightsville, Alburtis, Allen, Allentown, Ancient Oaks, Bangor, Banks, Bath, Beaver Meadows, Belfast, Bethlehem, Bowmanstown, Breinigsville, Bushkill, Catasauqua, Cementon, Center Valley, Cetronia, Chapman, Cherryville, Chestnut Hill, Coopersburg, Coplay, DeSales University, Dorneyville, East Allen, East Bangor, East Penn, East Side, Eastlawn Gardens, Easton, Egypt, Emmaus, Forks, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Fullerton, Glendon, Hellertown, Hokendauqua, Holiday Pocono, Indian Mountain Lake, Jim Thorpe, Kidder, Lansford, Laurys Station, Lausanne, Lehigh, Lehighton, Lower Macungie, Lower Milford, Lower Mount Bethel, Lower Nazareth, Lower Saucon, Lower Towamensing, Lowhill, Lynn, Macungie, Martins Creek, Moore, Morgan Hill, Nazareth, Nesquehoning, New Tripoli, North Catasauqua, North Whitehall, Northampton, Old Orchard, Packer, Palmer, Palmer Heights, Palmerton, Parryville, Pen Argyl, Penn Forest, Portland, Raubsville, Roseto, Schnecksville, Slatedale, Slatington, South Whitehall, Stiles, Stockertown, Summit Hill, Tatamy, Towamensing, Towamensing Trails, Tresckow, Trexlertown, Upper Macungie, Upper Milford, Upper Mount Bethel, Upper Nazareth, Upper Saucon, Walnutport, Weatherly, Weisenberg, Weissport, Weissport East, Wescosville, West Easton, Whitehall Township, Wilson, Wind Gap.
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
- State Board of Accountancy: license lookupState Board of Accountancy
- Pennsylvania business entity searchState of Pennsylvania
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index