Top 5 Bookkeepers in the Scranton Area, PA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Michelle Hazleton, CPA, scoring 52 with 84% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 20 firms here; 9 of the 10 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 5 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 10 of 10 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: none of the 10 say they work with clients remotely (0% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State business registry, and our published methodology.
20 profiles reviewed, 10 met the listing bar, 9 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 4 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Scranton (3), Hazleton (2), Kingston (2), Wilkes-Barre (2) and Nanticoke (1). The page covers 144 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 Scranton bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 10 that met our listing bar, and scores 4 more below it without a number. Start with the comparison table: services, software, pricing approach and any verified credential sit side by side.
Top 5 Bookkeepers in the Scranton Area, PA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Michelle Hazleton, CPA (Nanticoke, PA). Evidence Score 52/100 at 84% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person; registered entity verified.
- Lloyd & Associates, LLC (Hazleton, PA). Evidence Score 41/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- KOHANSKI & COMPANY, PC (Kingston, PA). Evidence Score 26/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
- Glynn D Murphy CPA (Scranton, PA). Evidence Score 26/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Patel CPA LLC (Scranton, PA). Evidence Score 24/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEPA Accounting & Consulting | Kingston, PA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 21 |
| Hazleton, PA Accounting Firm | Hazleton, PA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 83 | 20 |
| Agencia Latina Inc. | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 13 |
| Hagamos Cuentas | Scranton, PA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 84 | 11 |
Top firms in Scranton
Glynn D Murphy CPA leads Scranton with an Evidence Score of 26/100 at 72% coverage. Also ranked in Scranton: Patel CPA LLC (24/100, 72% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hazleton, CPA | Nanticoke, PA Local | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 84 | 52 |
| Lloyd & Associates, LLC | Hazleton, PA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Sage | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 41 |
| KOHANSKI & COMPANY, PC | Kingston, PA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 86 | 26 |
| Glynn D Murphy CPA | Scranton, PA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 26 |
| Patel CPA LLC | Scranton, PA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 72 | 24 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officestaff | Wilkes-Barre, PA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 16 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page publishes a monthly price. None of the 10 say they quote each client, and 10 say nothing about fees at all. Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Licenses and public records
Pennsylvania publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 6 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
Numbered scores on this list run from 52 down to 24, and the median across every scored firm is 24. 4 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: Michelle Hazleton, CPA (52 at 84% coverage), Lloyd & Associates, LLC (41 at 80% coverage) and KOHANSKI & COMPANY, PC (26 at 86% coverage). Scranton has the most numbered firms (2), 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.
Scranton 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. Credentials: the Pennsylvania CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 81.5%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 24.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 100 | 10 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 0 | 0 |
| Describe onboarding | 0 | 0 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0 | 0 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 0 | 0 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 20 | 2 |
| Mention Sage | 10 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Scranton bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 10 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Every place this page covers (144)
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Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 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