Our directory of top accounting firms in the US is built on five main ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 experts, supported by a 4.1-star average rating from verified client reviews. This gives you a clear and reliable way to choose the best accounting firms for your business.

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  • Full Service Accounting & Business Consulting Firm

    Full Service Accounting & Business Consulting Firm

    BPM is a full-service accounting and consulting firm deeply experienced in assurance, tax and business advisory. With over 40 committed partners leading these groups, we deliver the resources, expertise and business insight that produce outstanding results for clients...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Securing Your Financial Future

    Securing Your Financial Future

    SC&H Group delivers comprehensive consulting and accounting services to propel business growth and navigate financial management complexities. With a focus on personalized solutions and client empowerment, SC&H combines strategic advice with practical expertise. The firm collaborates with clients to drive...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Sparks, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Forward Thinking, Lasting Solutions.

    Forward Thinking, Lasting Solutions.

    Elliott Davis provides accounting, tax and consulting services to diverse companies in a wide-range of industries.Elliott Davis is a leading business solutions provider offering a full spectrum of services in the areas of tax, comprehensive assurance, and consulting services to diverse businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Cybersecurity
    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • The Power of Simplicity

    The Power of Simplicity

    Oasis, A Paychex Company, is a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO). We provide Human Resources Administration, Employee Benefits, Healthcare Reform Support, Payroll Administration, Workers’ Compensation services and much more. Our human resources-related products and services allow small- and...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Accounting>>Taxation>>Consulting

    Accounting>>Taxation>>Consulting

    Global FPO is one of the leading Bookkeeping Accounting Outsourcing firms in USA, UK, Canada & Australia. Our firm has provided services in this industry for 7+years with 500+ Happy clients...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Be Boundless

    Be Boundless

    Dedicated remote teams from India, starting at $5/hour. 500+ pre-vetted professionals. Operated by LegelpTech Outsourcing Pvt Ltd (ISO 27001:2022 certified). 5-day risk-free trial. 48-hour shortlist. Founded 2021 by Ashu Mishra & Chandra Prakash. Serving SMB and mid-market clients globally...

    Top Services:

    • Staff Augmentation
    • Cybersecurity
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Understanding you makes us better. That is how we work smarter.

    Understanding you makes us better. That is how we work smarter.

    ARDEM Incorporated is a strategic outsourcing partner providing automated business solutions that help our clients work smarter. We partner with some of the most well-established companies in the world along with several state and federal agencies...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    Location
    Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Full Service Accounting, Project Management & Finance Solutions

    Full Service Accounting, Project Management & Finance Solutions

    Hi, we are Kranz! We are the preeminent project management, accounting, and IT solutions firm helping start-ups and Venture Capital companies grow...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Accounting
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Best CPA Firm in FLorida

    Best CPA Firm in FLorida

    I am Brian J. McGinn from Florida, USA the owner of Complete Small Business Solutions. We are the leading Sarasota Accounting & CPA firm, providing a complete tax planning, accounting, bookkeeping & payroll services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Business Solutions Tailored to You

    Business Solutions Tailored to You

    Lutz is a business solutions firm for people seeking a partner to help energize and heighten financial and organizational success. Born and raised in Nebraska, our experienced team simplifies complexities and provides accounting, wealth management, recruiting, M&A and technology services. We embrace your...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Your Outsourced CFO, Controller, Accounting and Finance Experts

    Your Outsourced CFO, Controller, Accounting and Finance Experts

    We are a full-service consulting firm dedicated to meeting your business financial service needs. We handle the planning and execution of a wide variety of imperative financial goals from the strategy phase to implementation...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Where Accounting Innovation and Excellence Meet

    Where Accounting Innovation and Excellence Meet

    Kaufman Rossin is a top accounting firm known for its dynamic, innovative, and fun work environment. Recognized as the #1 Accounting Firm to Work For nationally and a top workplace in South Florida, we prioritize employee satisfaction. Led by visionary executives, we provide comprehensive accounting, audit...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Real Value Through Information Technology.

    Real Value Through Information Technology.

    Marathon Consulting is a Virginia Beach based, locally-owned Information Technology services company serving businesses of all sizes across the country. Marathon offers a wide range of IT services, including custom application development, data solutions, CMS design and development, and many more...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Cybersecurity
    • IT Services
    • Accounting
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    Location
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Our Mission is Your Success.

    Our Mission is Your Success.

    OverviewKemper CPA Group LLP leadership and staff are committed to one basic business principle throughout each engagement: Each client is a referral for one more. Therefore, each client interaction is treated as an opportunity to create a “Raving Fan” through the passionate pursuit of exceeding...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Evansville, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Beyond Accounting. Ahead of the Curve.

    Beyond Accounting. Ahead of the Curve.

    Doeren Mayhew is a leading group of CPAs and trusted advisors who go beyond traditional accounting to help mid-sized companies grow and prosper...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Troy, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Accounting Excellence, Your Path Forward.

    Accounting Excellence, Your Path Forward.

    Goldsmith Molis & Gray is a reliable accounting advisor, allowing clients to entrust all accounting tasks to a dedicated team while focusing on core business operations. Goldsmith Molis & Gray streamlines workflows for seamless collaboration, providing real-time insights into clients' financial data...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Asheville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • There is a brighter way, the Rea way.

    There is a brighter way, the Rea way.

    Rea & Associates, Inc. is a well-established Ohio-based CPA firm with over 350 professionals across 16 locations. Recognized as one of the Top 100 firms in the nation, Rea & Associates specializes in various industries and offers tailored financial and HR consulting services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Accounting Excellence for the Entertainment Sector

    Accounting Excellence for the Entertainment Sector

    Media Services is an entertainment payroll, production accounting and software enterprise with over 45 years’ experience in the United States and abroad. With a dedicated focus on providing resources and information for clients and future clients alike, Media Services was the first entertainment payroll...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Leading accounting, tax, audit, technology, medical billing, wealth management, and advisory firm.

    Leading accounting, tax, audit, technology, medical billing, wealth management, and advisory firm.

    Wherever possibility needs a path. Through our family of companies, we work with you to achieve your unique goals. We wake up each day excited about helping you focus on what you do best. We walk beside you, navigating challenges and opportunities.We wont overwhelm but we always strive to over-deliver...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Saginaw, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • From individuals and entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses, right through to large corporations and government bodies, our administrative assistants are helping our clients become more efficient by streamlining their processes...

    Top Services:

    • Customer Support
    • BPO
    • Market Research
    • Transcription Services
    • Translation Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $24/hr
  • KraftCPAs is one of the largest independent certified public accounting firms in Tennessee with more than 200 employees and offices in Nashville, Chattanooga, Columbia, and Lebanon...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Focuses on Your Accounting Needs

    Focuses on Your Accounting Needs

    We are a regional professional services firm with services in Accounting, Tax, Audit, Consulting, Business Valuation, Insurance, Financial Services, Marketing, Human Resources, IT and more! We seek to provide a holistic approach of services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in business and life...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert Guidance for Sustainable Growth

    Expert Guidance for Sustainable Growth

    We are an emerging IT and business consulting company providing services to industry leading clientele in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Our purpose is to enable our partners to build sustainable competitive advantage. We achieve this by enhancing organizational capabilities and optimizing...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Software Development
    • Managed Services
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    Location
    Sugar Land, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We find, build and manage remote teams.

    We find, build and manage remote teams.

    Away Digital Teams specializes in recruiting and managing top talent in Vietnam for businesses seeking to establish and oversee remote teams. Our comprehensive service ensures seamless team building and management, enabling companies to thrive in today's digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Software Testing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Accounting, but Better.

    Accounting, but Better.

    We’re accountants who advise, solve, and strategize and help you with your accounting, tax, and financial burdens. Our diverse teams work alongside you to provide simple and digestible solutions so you can achieve what’s most important to you...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Florham Park, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Schneider Downs is one of the 60 largest public accounting firms in the United States and the fourth-largest public accounting and business advisory firm in Western Pennsylvania. The firm offers more than 80 services from five business units: Assurance and Tax Advisors; Business Advisors; Corporate Finance...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • BMSS Advisors & CPAs is the Second Largest Advisory and CPA Firm.

    BMSS Advisors & CPAs is the Second Largest Advisory and CPA Firm.

    BMSS Advisors & CPAs is the Second Largest Advisory and CPA Firm in Alabama with 28 partners, 230 staff, 5 offices, and 7,500+ clients. They have clients who have conducted business in all 50 states as well as 100+ international clients...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Your Partner in Small Business Success Since 1966

    Your Partner in Small Business Success Since 1966

    PADGETT has been catering to the unique needs of small business owners across North America since 1966. With a comprehensive suite of services, including small business consulting advice, professional tax preparation, payroll solutions, bookkeeping, and more, we provide the support and expertise necessary for...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Athens, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs & Advisors is a leading provider of Assurance, Tax and Advisory Services. The firm was founded in 1918 in Albany, GA...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Empowering Businesses Through IT Innovation

    Empowering Businesses Through IT Innovation

    Saicon Consultants, Inc. provides information technology professional services. The Company offers data warehousing, big data strategy, mobile development, and developing software services. Saicon Consultants serves customers worldwide...

    Top Services:

    • IT Services
    • Cloud Consulting
    • ERP Consulting
    • Accounting
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • SMEs' Premier Outsourcing Ally: Your #1 Choice

    SMEs' Premier Outsourcing Ally: Your #1 Choice

    Big Outsource, a leading BPO company, specializes in outsourcing solutions, from project-based services to virtual captive centers. Our expertise spans creative, technical support, and IT disciplines, making us your trusted partner for outsourcing excellence...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Customer Support
    • Phone Answering Services
    • Accounting
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AAFCPAs is the premier CPA and consulting firm based in New England and considered an attractive alternative to national CPA firms by discerning clients who appreciate exceptional value. We provide audit, tax, accounting, and advisory solutions to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, and wealthy...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Cherry Bekaert Launches Finance Modernization Solution

    Cherry Bekaert Launches Finance Modernization Solution

    MCM CPAs & Advisors is a large regional CPA firm providing highly specialized services to a broad range of clients and industries. Core Services: Tax, Assurance, IT Compliance & Advisory, Management Advisory Services, Valuation/Litigation Support, M&A, Fraud & Forensics, Accounting Services, Bank Relationship...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Driven by Excellence

    Driven by Excellence

    iRapidO Global is a Business Process Management organization delivering scalable back-office and operational support to growing businesses worldwide. We combine domain expertise, structured process frameworks, automation, and AI-enabled tools to help companies improve efficiency, control costs, and focus on...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Business Consulting
    • Call Centers
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Every Specialty. Billed Right.

    Every Specialty. Billed Right.

    CareRCM is a U.S.-based medical billing and revenue cycle management company founded in 2016, helping healthcare providers across the United States reduce claim denials, accelerate reimbursements, and maximize revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Manassas, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Simplifying your finances.

    Simplifying your finances.

    Pilot provides bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services for startups and small businesses, leveraging expert finance professionals and advanced software to simplify financial management...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • The leading Food & Ag consulting and accounting firm

    The leading Food & Ag consulting and accounting firm

    For over 64 years, Anderson ZurMuehlen has provided CPA and business advisory services. Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula Montana...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Billings, Montana
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Expect More

    Expect More

    We are Engage PEO – the Professional Employer Organization that wants you to Expect More. In 2011, Engage’s founder, Jay Starkman, set out to build a new kind of PEO. A PEO where the client experience and quality of service are the driving focus of everything. A PEO with an innovative business model. A...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    Location
    Hollywood, Florida
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Global Company Specializing in Tech-Enabled Professional Services

    Global Company Specializing in Tech-Enabled Professional Services

    Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. Now with more than 1,900 employees, it draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Cybersecurity
    • ERP Consulting
    • ECM Consulting
    • Big Data Analytics
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Specialize in audit, tax, accounting, and business consulting

    Specialize in audit, tax, accounting, and business consulting

    Haynie & Company is a leading, full-service CPA firm. We offer audit, tax, accounting and consulting services and also offer management advisory services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Salt Lake City, Utah
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Beyond Numbers, Building Success

    Beyond Numbers, Building Success

    Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 450 people in 10 offices across Indiana, Ohio,and Kentucky. With more than 50 years of experience,...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • IT Services
    • Cybersecurity
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Offshore Data Entry Service: Precision, Speed and Security

    Offshore Data Entry Service: Precision, Speed and Security

    Top Offshore BPO company...

    Top Services:

    • BPO
    • Accounting
    • Customer Support
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • One Consultation Could Save Your Business Thousands.

    One Consultation Could Save Your Business Thousands.

    Our team consists of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s), Enrolled Agents (EA’s), and other experts dedicated to making accounting and taxes easy and affordable for individuals and small business. We are here to answer all your tax questions from basic to complex, with experts in all 50 states and every...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Modern Accounting Built To Grow Your Business

    Modern Accounting Built To Grow Your Business

    Hiline offers bookkeeping, tax, and payroll services for small businesses, providing tailored financial solutions to streamline operations and support growth...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • BPO
    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Compliance Meets Innovation: Tax Solutions Engineered for Success.

    Compliance Meets Innovation: Tax Solutions Engineered for Success.

    StenTam empowers businesses through technology-enabled, compliance-first tax solutions, helping them unlock financial incentives while maintaining rigorous compliance...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Accounting Solutions for Growth & Compliance

    Accounting Solutions for Growth & Compliance

    Fuoco Group is a nationally recognized accounting firm offering comprehensive tax, audit, and business consulting services. With a strong presence across the East Coast, the firm has built a reputation for excellence since 1996. Fuoco Group specializes in serving industries such as healthcare, construction...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Hauppauge, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ride with the HR Experts.

    Ride with the HR Experts.

    With nearly 200 clients, we offer comprehensive HR services, infrastructure, and expertise. Our focus is to empower businesses of all sizes, allowing leaders to prioritize strategic growth. From payroll and benefits administration to employee relations and recruitment, we handle it all. Recognized for...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Call Centers
    • Accounting
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Facilitating the Good Deeds of Amazing Organizations Since 1998

    Facilitating the Good Deeds of Amazing Organizations Since 1998

    Kiwi Partners delivers high quality Project Management, Accounting, Consulting Services, and HR services to the nonprofit community. For over 20 years, our consistent high quality service have provided clarity to the reader of a nonprofit’s financial statement, enhanced funders’ confidence to give, and...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • HR Outsourcing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Staffing Story.

    Your Staffing Story.

    At Intellgus, we specialize in outsourcing accounting services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business. We offer comprehensive financial solutions, including bookkeeping, payroll management, tax preparation, and financial reporting...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Allen, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Your Financial Success

    Empowering Your Financial Success

    Gray, Gray & Gray provides comprehensive accounting services to drive growth and enhance profitability. With expertise spanning consulting, audit, tax, and private wealth management, the firm delivers tailored solutions that address complex financial challenges. Its commitment to personalized service and...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Canton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

Frequently Asked Questions About Accounting Companies

At what point should I hire an accounting firm?

Most businesses begin working with one of these companies once financial complexity interferes with daily operations. 

While there is no universal threshold, many companies seek professional support when: 

  • Annual revenue consistently exceeds $100,000-$250,000 
  • Monthly transaction volume reaches 40-50 or more entries 
  • Payroll, tax filings, or reporting begin consuming operational time 

At those stages, manual bookkeeping becomes inefficient and increases the risk of errors or missed compliance deadlines.

Accounting outsourcing is also driven by efficiency. Around 65% of businesses outsource finance and accounting tasks to free up internal resources and focus on growth. 

As requirements expand, they provide structure, accuracy, and regulatory oversight that small internal teams often struggle to maintain. 

What accounting services do most top accounting companies offer in the US?

The best accounting firms in the US typically provide a mix of core financial, compliance, and advisory services.  

Common offerings include: 

  • Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations 
  • Financial statement preparation 
  • Payroll processing 
  • Accounts payable and receivable management 
  • Tax planning and federal, state, and local tax filings 

Many firms also offer: 

  • Budgeting and forecasting 
  • Cash flow and financial performance analysis 
  • Audit preparation and internal controls assessments 
  • Compliance support under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

Many businesses outsource several accounting functions at the same time, which is why US companies typically offer these services as bundled, ongoing engagements rather than isolated tasks.  

This approach aligns with the scale of the finance and accounting outsourcing market, which stood at $54.79 billion in 2025.

How much does it cost to hire top accounting firms in the United States?

The cost of hiring one of these firms in the United States depends on business size, transaction volume, and service complexity. Typical pricing includes: 

  • $300-$800 per month for basic bookkeeping and reconciliations 
  • $150-$400 per hour for specialized CPA services 
  • $800-$2,500 per month for comprehensive monthly packages (payroll, reporting, tax support) 
  • $2,500-$5,000+ per month for mid-sized or higher-complexity businesses 

At a macro level, the global accounting outsourcing market is expected to exceed $80 billion by 2030, as companies pursue cost efficiencies of 20-60% compared to maintaining full in-house accounting teams. 

What additional costs can I expect from these types of companies?

In addition to base retainers, they often charge for specialized or non-recurring services, such as: 

  • Year-end financial statements 
  • Multi-state or corporate tax filings 
  • Audit preparation 
  • System migrations 
  • International compliance 
  • Advisory or consulting projects 

Other common add-ons include payroll setup, budgeting assistance, and financial forecasting. 

For many growing businesses, these services increase total annual accounting spend by 20-40% beyond base fees.  

While this raises short-term costs, outsourcing often reduces overall operating expenses by eliminating the need for full-time internal finance staff and minimizing compliance risks. 

What do I need to know before I switch to a top accounting firm?

Switching companies usually involves a transition period of 4-8 weeks. During this time, businesses should be prepared to provide: 

  • 2-3 years of financial statements 
  • Prior tax filings 
  • Payroll records 
  • Access to accounting software 

A brief overlap between outgoing and incoming firms is common and helps: 

  • Resolve open items 
  • Prevent reporting gaps 
  • Ensure continuity of compliance 

Planning the transition outside of peak tax or reporting seasons further reduces disruption and operational risk. 

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