Top 3 Bookkeepers in the Charleston-North Charleston Area, SC (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: proVision Accounting Solutions, scoring 36 with 70% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 58 firms here; 9 of the 18 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 3 with at least 6 documented items are numbered.
- Pricing is hidden across the board: no firm here publishes a monthly price, and 17 of 18 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on remote work: 2 of 18 say they work with clients remotely (11% against 28%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
58 profiles reviewed, 18 met the listing bar, 9 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 3 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 6 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Summerville (11), Charleston (4), Mt Pleasant (2) and Mount Pleasant (1). The page covers 37 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in South Carolina appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 3 Charleston-North Charleston bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 18 that met our listing bar, and scores 6 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (2 firms) and remote service (2).
Top 3 Bookkeepers in the Charleston-North Charleston Area, SC, Ranked by Evidence Score
- proVision Accounting Solutions (Summerville, SC). Evidence Score 36/100 at 70% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; IRS preparer record found for a named person. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
- Gold Star Business Services (Mt Pleasant, SC). Evidence Score 24/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services.
- Onyx Tax, LLC (Charleston, SC). Evidence Score 23/100 at 72% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services. Documented fit: medical, law firms.Who they say they serve (self-reported): medical, law firms, technology.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC Business and Accounting Solution | Summerville, SC | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 20 |
| JB Business Solutions Says it serves: non-profits, manufacturing | Summerville, SC | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 20 |
| Meadows Accounting and Tax Services Says it serves: retail | Summerville, SC Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 20 |
| Current Accounting Says it serves: technology | Mount Pleasant, SC | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 19 |
| Carper Accounting & Tax LLC | Summerville, SC | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 13 |
| Express Payroll & Bookkeeping | Summerville, SC | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 73 | 10 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| proVision Accounting Solutions | Summerville, SC | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 70 | 36 |
| Gold Star Business Services | Mt Pleasant, SC | AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 75 | 24 |
| Onyx Tax, LLC Says it serves: medical, law firms, technology | Charleston, SC Local + remote | month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 72 | 23 |
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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW Rogers Jr CPA | Summerville, SC | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Ceterus | Charleston, SC | catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| FSU Accounting Group | Summerville, SC Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 61 |
| James M. Lopez | Summerville, SC | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 11 |
| Line Upon Line Says it serves: healthcare, non-profits, retail, manufacturing | Charleston, SC | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Bill.com, Square | Not verified | Not verified | 69 |
| Pathways Consulting | Summerville, SC | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | IRS preparer record | 59 |
| Seaside Business Services Says it serves: technology | Mt Pleasant, SC | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 17 |
| Swamp Fox CPA, LLC | Summerville, SC Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks, Xero | Not verified | Not verified | 66 |
| Zubrowski Associates | Charleston, SC Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 24 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page publishes a monthly price. None of the 18 say they quote each client, and 17 say nothing about fees at all. Ask for the fee and what it covers in writing before the first month starts.
Services and process
2 of 18 say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, which matters if your books are months behind. On this page that's proVision Accounting Solutions and Ceterus. 2 of 18 state how often reports arrive, and 1 describe how onboarding works. 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 (39%); after it come QuickBooks Online 11% and QuickBooks Desktop 6%. If you run Xero, Swamp Fox CPA, LLC names it. 2 of 18 say they work with clients remotely, so a firm across the metro can still take you on.
Licenses and public records
There's no South Carolina open data for us to match licenses or registrations against, which is why so few firms here reach 70% coverage. A website on its own can't get a firm there. Median evidence coverage here is 69.5%. Check any CPA claim yourself on the South Carolina Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 23 and 36; the median across every scored firm is 20. 6 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: proVision Accounting Solutions (36 at 70% coverage), Gold Star Business Services (24 at 75% coverage) and Onyx Tax, LLC (23 at 72% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Charleston-North Charleston area in figures
Shares of the 18 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the South Carolina CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 69.5%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 20.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 18) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 94 | 17 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 11 | 2 |
| Describe onboarding | 6 | 1 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 11 | 2 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 11 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 39 | 7 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 11 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks Desktop | 6 | 1 |
| Mention Bill.com | 6 | 1 |
| Mention Square | 6 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Charleston-North Charleston bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 18 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which firms in Charleston-North Charleston take on catch-up bookkeeping?
proVision Accounting Solutions and Ceterus say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Charleston-North Charleston bookkeepers work in Xero?
Swamp Fox CPA, LLC names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Charleston-North Charleston bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
6 of 18 name them on their own sites, among them Onyx Tax, LLC (medical and law firms), JB Business Solutions (non-profits and manufacturing), Meadows Accounting and Tax Services (retail), Current Accounting (technology) and Line Upon Line (healthcare and non-profits). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (37)
Adams Run, Awendaw, Bonneau, Bonneau Beach, Charleston, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Grover, Hanahan, Harleyville, Hollywood, Isle of Palms, James Island, Jamestown, Kiawah Island, Ladson, Lincolnville, McClellanville, Meggett, Moncks Corner, Mount Pleasant, Mt Pleasant, North Charleston, Pimlico, Pinopolis, Ravenel, Reevesville, Ridgeville, Rockville, Russellville, Sangaree, Seabrook Island, St. George, St. Stephen, Sullivan's Island, Summerville, Wando.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- South Carolina Board of Accountancy: license lookupSouth Carolina Board of Accountancy
- South Carolina business entity searchState of South Carolina
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index