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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  • Innovative Solutions, Trusted Relationships.

    Innovative Solutions, Trusted Relationships.

    A trusted New York CPA and advisory firm combining tradition and innovation to deliver comprehensive financial solutions and build enduring client relationships...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic Thinking, Expert Solutions—Your Success, Our Priority.

    Strategic Thinking, Expert Solutions—Your Success, Our Priority.

    Baratz & Associates, P.A. delivers strategic accounting, tax, and business consulting services tailored to empower individuals and businesses to achieve success...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Evesham, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/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
  • Steering Your Business to Financial Success

    Steering Your Business to Financial Success

    A dedicated financial services firm helping businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and strategic insights. Monily provides the expertise needed to streamline operations and drive growth, enabling clients to focus on their core business goals...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Pearland, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Growth Through Trusted Partnerships

    Empowering Growth Through Trusted Partnerships

    A top Illinois firm offering full-service public accounting, advisory, and technology solutions. Mowery & Schoenfeld helps businesses and professionals unlock growth potential through entrepreneurial, results-oriented service...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Lincolnshire, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Insights Today, Growth Tomorrow

    Insights Today, Growth Tomorrow

    CBIZ is a leading professional services firm providing accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology solutions to middle-market businesses nationwide. With a people-focused approach, CBIZ delivers actionable strategies to help clients achieve sustainable growth and long-term success...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Your Business in the Cloud.

    Empowering Your Business in the Cloud.

    Ace Cloud Hosting offers secure, flexible, and scalable cloud solutions tailored to modern accounting needs. With over 15 years of experience, they specialize in cloud hosting for QuickBooks Desktop, application hosting, and managed security services...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • Cloud Consulting
    Location
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • High-Quality MCA Leads That Close

    High-Quality MCA Leads That Close

    MCA Leads Pro is a renowned MCA leads provider and a trusted name in the USA. It provides many kinds of different leads in MCA industry...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Accounting
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Smart accounting for builders of the future, today.

    Smart accounting for builders of the future, today.

    SMB Services is a global end-to-end business services provider offering Finance & Accounting, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Digital Marketing, Web & App Development, HR services and more helping small and medium businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and focus on growth...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • Accounting
    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Accounting Simplify

    Accounting Simplify

    PathQuest is an Automated Accounting Solution ecosystem designed with a vision to Simplify & Automate your Accounting Practice. In the current situation, businesses and their board members need real-time visibility on financial performance to address crucial business challenges. Find out how the PathQuest...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    Location
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
  • Transformation Partners

    Transformation Partners

    Bay Forward is a multinational ecosystem service provider and technology consulting firm specializing in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, artificial intelligence, and financial management. They help businesses automate operations and scale by providing fractional CFO services, bookkeeping...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
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    Location
    Miami Lakes, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Our Mission is Your Success.

    Our Mission is Your Success.

    Overview Kemper 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Powering Business Intelligence with AI-Driven Data Support

    Powering Business Intelligence with AI-Driven Data Support

    Data-Entry-India.com is a global Data & AI operations partner. Serving 3,850+ clients across 50+ countries, we specialize in enterprise data operations, AI training data services, digital commerce data support, data research and intelligence services, and document and content-related support...

    Top Services:

    • Big Data Analytics
    • BPO
    • AI Development
    • Managed Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Vserve Ebusiness Solutions

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    All-In-One E-commerce Technology Solution Provider: Because Every Click Matters.

    All-In-One E-commerce Technology Solution Provider: Because Every Click Matters.

    Vserve Ebusiness Solutions is an AI-powered Supply Chain Management and Ecommerce company with 10+ years of global delivery. We provide offshore teams, BPO, procurement, order and inventory management, customer support, and ecommerce solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency...

    Top Services:

    • Logistics
    • Accounting
    • eCommerce Development
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Call Center Experts.

    The Call Center Experts.

    Go4Customer specializes in call center outsourcing, offering innovative and performance-driven customer support solutions across various industries. Through advanced technology, in-depth insights and industry expertise, we provide a comprehensive approach that covers voice, live chat, email and social media...

    Top Services:

    • Accounting
    • BPO
    • Call Centers
    • Email Marketing
    • Customer Support
    • Show more
    Location
    Oak Grove, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/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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