Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Charlottesville Area, VA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Smith Going & Associates, in Charlottesville, ranks first with an Evidence Score of 58 at 80% coverage.
- We reviewed 21 firms here; 8 of the 9 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 monthly price, and 9 of 9 don't mention fees at all.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on reporting: 1 of 9 states how often reports arrive (11% against 24%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, IRS preparer records, State business registry, and our published methodology.
21 profiles reviewed, 9 met the listing bar, 8 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 1 is under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Charlottesville (9). The page covers 27 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Virginia appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 7 Charlottesville bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 9 that met our listing bar, and scores 1 more below it without a number. Start from what you need and use the filters: remote service (2).
Top 7 Bookkeepers in the Charlottesville Area, VA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Smith Going & Associates (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 58/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: technology; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Moses Tax and Accounting P.C. (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 42/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Courtland & Company Accounting (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 34/100 at 86% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services.
- Hampton & Everett, P.C. (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- White, Beckert, and Associates (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Monfalcone & Garris (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 28/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: QuickBooks Online users.
- Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (Charlottesville, VA). Evidence Score 26/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelber, Billmyer & Kaelber, LLC | Charlottesville, VA | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 18 |
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage (%) | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Going & Associates Says it serves: technology | Charlottesville, VA Local + remote | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 58 |
| Moses Tax and Accounting P.C. | Charlottesville, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77 | 42 |
| Courtland & Company Accounting | Charlottesville, VA | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 86 | 34 |
| Hampton & Everett, P.C. | Charlottesville, VA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 29 |
| White, Beckert, and Associates | Charlottesville, VA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 78 | 29 |
| Monfalcone & Garris | Charlottesville, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 80 | 28 |
| Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates | Charlottesville, VA | AP/AR, payroll coordination | 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah Myers Accounting Services | Charlottesville, VA | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 2 |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
No firm on this page publishes a monthly price. None of the 9 say they quote each client, and 9 say nothing about fees at all. A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Licenses and public records
Because Virginia publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 6 with a business registration found in the state's registry data. The Virginia 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 Virginia Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
The numbered firms score between 26 and 58; the median across every scored firm is 29. 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: Smith Going & Associates (58 at 80% coverage), Moses Tax and Accounting P.C. (42 at 77% coverage) and Courtland & Company Accounting (34 at 86% coverage). A high-coverage firm with a modest score isn't a weak firm. Its site simply leaves more for you to ask.
Charlottesville area in figures
Shares of the 9 firms listed, from accepted evidence only. A firm with no evidence for an item counts as not stating it. Credentials: the Virginia CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified. Median evidence coverage: 78%; median Evidence Score of the scored firms: 29.
| What the firms state | Share (%) | Firms (of 9) |
|---|---|---|
| Publish a price or starting price | 0 | 0 |
| State they price by quote | 0 | 0 |
| Say nothing about pricing | 100 | 9 |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0 | 0 |
| State a reporting cadence | 11 | 1 |
| Describe onboarding | 11 | 1 |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 0 | 0 |
| Work remotely (stated) | 22 | 2 |
| Mention QuickBooks | 33 | 3 |
| Mention QuickBooks Online | 22 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do any Charlottesville bookkeepers publish their prices?
Not on their websites. None of the 9 say they quote each client, and the rest don't mention fees. Ask for the monthly fee and what it covers in writing.
Which Charlottesville bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
1 of 9 names them on their own sites, among them Smith Going & Associates (technology). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (27)
Afton, Arrington, Charlottesville, Columbia, Crozet, Earlysville, Esmont, Free Union, Hollymead, Ivy, Keswick, Lake Monticello, Lovingston, Nellysford, North Garden, Palmyra, Pantops, Piney Mountain, Rio, Rivanna, Ruckersville, Schuyler, Scottsville, Shipman, Stanardsville, Twin Lakes, University of Virginia.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 7, 2026
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Virginia Board of Accountancy: license lookupVirginia Board of Accountancy
- Virginia business entity searchState of Virginia
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index