Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Kennewick-Richland Area, WA (2026)
Key Takeaways
- First on the list: Tru Accounting Services LLC, scoring 49 with 74% of the evidence checked.
- We reviewed 31 firms here; 8 of the 10 that met the listing bar reached 70% evidence coverage, and the 6 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 reporting: none of the 10 state how often reports arrive (0% against 21%).
Sources cited in this article: DNS check, Firm's own website, State accountancy board, and our published methodology.
31 profiles reviewed, 10 met the listing bar, 8 scored (evidence coverage of 70% or more). 6 document at least 6 of the items we score and are ranked by Evidence Score; the other 2 are under the list as Also scored.
Firms on this page have offices in Kennewick (4), Richland (4) and Pasco (2). The page covers 12 towns and cities in the metro area, and a firm elsewhere in Washington appears on the state page.
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This list numbers the 6 Kennewick-Richland bookkeeping firms with enough documented evidence to rank, out of 10 that met our listing bar, and scores 2 more below it without a number. Narrow it by need first. The filters above the list cover catch-up work (1 firm), a published price (1) and remote service (2).
Top 6 Bookkeepers in the Kennewick-Richland Area, WA, Ranked by Evidence Score
- Tru Accounting Services LLC (Kennewick, WA). Evidence Score 49/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 4 of 5 core services; publishes prices. Documented fit: technology; catch-up and cleanup work; Xero users.Who they say they serve (self-reported): technology.
- Northwest CPA Group, PLLC (Richland, WA). Evidence Score 36/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, agriculture.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, agriculture, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing.
- Baker & Giles, P. S. (Pasco, WA). Evidence Score 31/100 at 75% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, non-profits.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, non-profits, restaurants, real estate, medical.
- Tri-Cities Tax & CPA (Kennewick, WA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 3 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, medical, dental, professional services.
- Christensen King PC CPA's & Financial Advisers (Richland, WA). Evidence Score 29/100 at 74% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 2 of 5 core services. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate.
- Moody, Mickelsen, Rowley & Adamson, P.S (Kennewick, WA). Evidence Score 27/100 at 77% coverage. Read the full profileDocuments 1 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board. Documented fit: construction, real estate.Who they say they serve (self-reported): construction, real estate, medical, trucking, transportation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberling Accounting Services | Kennewick, WA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Quote only (stated) | Not verified | 77% | 22 |
| American Tax Consultants | Pasco, WA | payroll coordination | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 11 |
Top firms in Kennewick
Tru Accounting Services LLC leads Kennewick with an Evidence Score of 49/100 at 74% coverage. Also ranked in Kennewick: Tri-Cities Tax & CPA (29/100, 77% coverage), Moody, Mickelsen, Rowley & Adamson, P.S (27/100, 77% coverage).
Top firms in Richland
Northwest CPA Group, PLLC leads Richland with an Evidence Score of 36/100 at 77% coverage. Also ranked in Richland: Christensen King PC CPA's & Financial Advisers (29/100, 74% coverage).
Comparison table
| Firm | Where | Services documented | Software | Pricing | Credentials verified | Coverage | Evidence Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru Accounting Services LLC Says it serves: technology | Kennewick, WA Local + remote | monthly bookkeeping, catch-up/cleanup, payroll coordination, month-end close | Xero | Publishes prices | Not verified | 74% | 49 |
| Northwest CPA Group, PLLC Says it serves: construction, agriculture, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing | Richland, WA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 36 |
| Baker & Giles, P. S. Says it serves: construction, non-profits, restaurants, real estate, medical | Pasco, WA Local | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 75% | 31 |
| Tri-Cities Tax & CPA Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical, dental, professional services | Kennewick, WA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 77% | 29 |
| Christensen King PC CPA's & Financial Advisers Says it serves: construction, real estate | Richland, WA | payroll coordination, month-end close | QuickBooks | Not verified | Not verified | 74% | 29 |
| Moody, Mickelsen, Rowley & Adamson, P.S Says it serves: construction, real estate, medical, trucking, transportation | Kennewick, WA Local + remote | payroll coordination | Not verified | Not verified | Active CPA firm or individual license | 77% | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASW Accounting Says it serves: medical, consultants | Richland, WA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Wave | Not verified | Not verified | 37% |
| Solvent Financial & Consulting Says it serves: healthcare | Richland, WA | AP/AR, payroll coordination, month-end close | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | 29% |
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: Tru Accounting Services LLC ("$325/month"). Get the monthly fee, the transaction volume it assumes and what counts as extra in writing.
Licenses and public records
Because Washington publishes its records as open data, the checks for this group found 3 firms with an active CPA license or permit on Washington's published register. The CPA records we matched belong to Northwest CPA Group, PLLC, Baker & Giles, P. S. and Moody, Mickelsen, Rowley & Adamson, P.S. Each profile shows the license or permit number and the date we checked. Any firm that says it's a CPA practice can be checked on the Washington State Board of Accountancy lookup.
The ranking
Numbered scores on this list run from 49 down to 27, and the median across every scored firm is 29. 2 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: Tru Accounting Services LLC (49 at 74% coverage), Northwest CPA Group, PLLC (36 at 77% coverage) and Baker & Giles, P. S. (31 at 75% coverage). Kennewick has the most numbered firms (3), 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.
Kennewick-Richland 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 | 30% (3 of 10) |
| State a reporting cadence | 0% (0 of 10) |
| Describe onboarding | 0% (0 of 10) |
| Offer catch-up or cleanup work | 10% (1 of 10) |
| Work remotely (stated) | 20% (2 of 10) |
| Most-mentioned software | QuickBooks 50%, Wave 10%, Xero 10% |
| Median evidence coverage | 74.5% |
| Median Evidence Score (scored firms) | 29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kennewick-Richland bookkeepers publish their prices?
Tru Accounting Services LLC 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 Kennewick-Richland take on catch-up bookkeeping?
Tru Accounting Services LLC says it does catch-up or cleanup work.
Which Kennewick-Richland bookkeepers work in Xero?
Tru Accounting Services LLC names Xero on its site. More firms here name QuickBooks, so ask which one a firm prefers before you switch anything.
Which Kennewick-Richland bookkeepers say which industries they serve?
8 of 10 name them on their own sites, among them Tru Accounting Services LLC (technology), Northwest CPA Group, PLLC (construction and agriculture), Baker & Giles, P. S. (construction and non-profits), Tri-Cities Tax & CPA (construction and real estate) and Christensen King PC CPA's & Financial Advisers (construction and real estate). It's self-reported, so ask for a client reference in your trade.
Every place this page covers (12)
Basin City, Benton City, Connell, Finley, Kahlotus, Kennewick, Mesa, Pasco, Prosser, Richland, West Pasco, West Richland.
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 accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- Washington State Board of Accountancy: license lookupWashington State Board of Accountancy
- Washington business entity searchState of Washington
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index