Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Richmond Area, VA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Tri-County Bookkeeping, scoring 53 with 80% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 36 firms here; 8 of the 11 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage and are ranked.
- Only 1 of 11 publishes a price or a starting price, while 8 say nothing about fees.
- Compared with every firm we list, this group stands out on reporting: 1 of 11 states how often reports arrive (9% against 21%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State business registry, and our published methodology.
36 profiles reviewed, 11 met the listing bar, 8 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). Ranked by Evidence Score.
Firms on this page have offices in Richmond (7), Colonial Heights (3) and Hopewell (1). The page covers 54 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Virginia appears on the state page.
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This list ranks the 8 Richmond bookkeeping firms with enough checked evidence to score, out of 11 that met our listing bar. Start from what you need and use the filters: catch-up work (2 firms), a published price (1) and remote service (4).
Top 8 Bookkeepers in the Richmond Area, VA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Tri-County Bookkeeping (Richmond, VA). Evidence Score 53/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 5 of 5 core services; publishes prices. Documented fit: restaurants, hospitality; catch-up and cleanup work.Who they say they serve (self-reported): restaurants, hospitality, contractors, retail.
- Doreen Creel-Wood Accounting (Hopewell, VA). Evidence Score 51/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote; registered entity verified.
- Woodlake Bookkeeping Service (Richmond, VA). Evidence Score 49/100 at 80% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, contractors; QuickBooks Online users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, contractors, landscaping, nonprofits, churches.
- Accounting Accuracy LLC (Richmond, VA). Evidence Score 42/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Barwick & Associates (Colonial Heights, VA). Evidence Score 39/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Joyner, Kirkham, Keel & Robertson, P.C. (Richmond, VA). Evidence Score 38/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified.
- Don Anderson & Associates (Colonial Heights, VA). Evidence Score 35/100 at 78% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; registered entity verified. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, e-commerce, retail, professional services.
- Diamond CPA Group (Richmond, VA). Evidence Score 25/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services; states it prices by quote. Documented fit: catch-up and cleanup work.
Top firms in Richmond
Tri-County Bookkeeping leads Richmond with an Evidence Score of 53/100 at 80% coverage. Also ranked in Richmond: Woodlake Bookkeeping Service (49/100, 80% coverage), Accounting Accuracy LLC (42/100, 78% coverage), Joyner, Kirkham, Keel & Robertson, P.C. (38/100, 77% coverage), Diamond CPA Group (25/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Colonial Heights
Barwick & Associates leads Colonial Heights with an Evidence Score of 39/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Colonial Heights: Don Anderson & Associates (35/100, 78% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Bookkeeping Says it serves: restaurants, hospitality, contractors, retail | Richmond, VA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Publishes prices | Not verified | 80% | 53 |
| Doreen Creel-Wood Accounting | Hopewell, VA | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 80% | 51 |
| Woodlake Bookkeeping Service Says it serves: construction, contractors, landscaping, nonprofits, churches | Richmond, VA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks Online | Not verified | Not verified | 80% | 49 |
| Accounting Accuracy LLC | Richmond, VA Local | monthly bookkeeping, AP/AR, payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 42 |
| Barwick & Associates | Colonial Heights, VA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 39 |
| Joyner, Kirkham, Keel & Robertson, P.C. | Richmond, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 38 |
| Don Anderson & Associates Says it serves: construction, real estate, e-commerce, retail, professional services | Colonial Heights, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 78% | 35 |
| Diamond CPA Group | Richmond, VA | catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77% | 25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews CPA Associates Says it serves: professional services | Colonial Heights, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| AY Tax & Accounting | Richmond, VA Local + remote | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 69% |
| Equity Financial Services | Richmond, VA | payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 66% |
What the evidence shows
Pricing
1 of 11 firms here publishes a price or a starting price, 2 say they quote, and 8 say nothing about fees (73%). Figures the firms publish themselves, as their sites word them: Tri-County Bookkeeping ("$4,000 a month"). A written scope with the fee and its limits is the thing to ask for on a first call.
Licenses and public records
Virginia publishes records we can match, so we could check this group against them: 5 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
Numbered scores on this list run from 53 down to 25, and the median across every scored firm is 40.5. The top of the list: Tri-County Bookkeeping (53 at 80% coverage), Doreen Creel-Wood Accounting (51 at 80% coverage) and Woodlake Bookkeeping Service (49 at 80% coverage). Richmond 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.
Richmond area in figures
Shares of the 11 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 | 9% (1 of 11) |
|---|---|
| State they price by quote | 18% (2 of 11) |
| Say nothing about pricing | 73% (8 of 11) |
| Hold a third-party-verified credential | 0% (0 of 11) (the Virginia CPA register isn't searched automatically, so licenses read Not verified) |
| State a reporting cadence | 9% (1 of 11) |
| Describe onboarding | 18% (2 of 11) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 18% (2 of 11) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 36% (4 of 11) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 55%, QuickBooks Online 9% |
| Median evidence coverage | 77% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 40.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Richmond bookkeepers publish their prices?
Tri-County Bookkeeping 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 Richmond take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Tri-County Bookkeeping and Diamond CPA Group say they do catch-up or cleanup work. The catch-up filter above the list shows only those firms.
Which Richmond bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
4 of 11 name them on their own sites, among them Tri-County Bookkeeping (restaurants and hospitality), Woodlake Bookkeeping Service (construction and contractors), Don Anderson & Associates (construction and real estate) and Andrews CPA Associates (professional services). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (54)
Amelia Court House, Ashland, Bellwood, Bensley, Bon Air, Brandermill, Central Garage, Chamberlayne, Charles City, Chester, Colonial Heights, Dewitt, Dinwiddie, Disputanta, Dumbarton, East Highland Park, Enon, Ettrick, Fort Lee, Glen Allen, Goochland, Hanover, Highland Springs, Hopewell, Innsbrook, Jarratt, King William, King and Queen Court House, Lakeside, Laurel, Manchester, Matoaca, McKenney, Meadowbrook, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Montrose, New Kent, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, Ridge, Rockwood, Sandston, Short Pump, Stony Creek, Sussex, Templeton, Tuckahoe, Waverly, West Point, Woodlake, Wyndham.
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
- 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