San Diego Tax & Financial Associates
★★★★★ (266 reviews)5411 Avenida Encinas Suite 180, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 618-1099
Website: www.sdtaxpros.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
CapForge Bookkeeping, Tax & More
★★★★★ (168 reviews)5962 Priestly Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(858) 633-3573
Website: capforge.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Rockwater Associates
★★★★★ (156 reviews)2011 Palomar Airport Rd Suite 101, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(855) 880-1088
Website: www.rockwaterassociates.com
Hours: {"Friday":["7:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["7:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["7:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["7:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["7:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Seaside Resources
★★★★★ (47 reviews)2888 Loker Ave E Suite 307, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 434-2555
Website: www.seasideresources.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Accounting Fresh
★★★★★ (39 reviews)5451 Avenida Encinas suite b, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 230-9779
Website: www.accountingfresh.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Artists Business Management Group - San Diego
★★★★★ (38 reviews)5973 Avenida Encinas STE 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 599-1040
Website: www.abmginc.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
JL Wennes CPAs
★★★★½ (32 reviews)5855 Avenida Encinas Suite 146, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 931-8181
Website: jlwennescpas.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
La Costa Tax & Accounting
★★★★★ (28 reviews)2304 Altisma Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(858) 356-2953
Website: www.lacostatax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
TurboTax - Bressi Ranch, Carlsbad
★★★★★ (28 reviews)2888 Loker Ave E Office 168 / 169, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(310) 651-5352
Website: turbotax.intuit.com/local-tax-offices/ca/carlsbad/29d3d015ef4343f7bb7df8a5ea9c818d
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
M.W. Orlando CPA, Inc.
★★★★★ (26 reviews)1902 Wright Pl 2nd Floor, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 331-2975
Website: mworlandocpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Golden Tax & Bookkeeping Co.
★★★★★ (19 reviews)2558 Roosevelt St # 300, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 458-5351
Website: www.goldentaxandaccountingco.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Sunday":["11 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–6 PM"]}
USIBTS - International Tax Solutions
★★★★½ (21 reviews)2385 Camino Vida Roble Suite 107, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 842-7885
Website: usibts.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–5 PM"]}
Carlsbad Tax
★★★★½ (17 reviews)2725 Jefferson St #2c, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 496-1096
Website: www.carlsbadtax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Klein Jeffrey CPA
★★★★★ (13 reviews)2038 Corte Del Nogal Suite 135, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 727-7680
Website: www.jeffreykleincpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"]}
Justin Tisdale, CPA
★★★★★ (13 reviews)2173 Salk Ave Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Website: www.jtisdalecpa.com
Hours: {}
David N. Vinegrad, CPA
★★★★½ (12 reviews)1902 Wright Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-2413
Hours: {}
BlackBull Accounting, Inc.
★★★★½ (12 reviews)2888 Loker Ave E #120, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 814-2036
Website: www.blackbullaccounting.com/contact.php
Hours: {}
Van Riper & Messina CPAs, Inc.
★★★★½ (10 reviews)6096 Innovation Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 931-5900
Website: www.vanripermessina.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Cardin and Company
★★★★★ (9 reviews)1015 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-1040
Website: www.cardinandco.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–12 PM","1–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–12 PM","1–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–12 PM","1–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–12 PM","1–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–12 PM","1–5 PM"]}
Bottom Line Management
★★★★★ (8 reviews)2890 Pio Pico Dr Suite 203B, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 576-2999
Website: bottomlinemanagement.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Salient Solutions Group, LLC
★★★★★ (8 reviews)5938 Priestly Dr Ste 103, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 576-5569
Website: www.salientsolutionsgroup.com
Hours: {}
Whalen Co Accountant & Bookkeeper
★★★★★ (7 reviews)2355 Caringa Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(619) 821-9811
Website: whalencobooks.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Easie Bookkeeping
★★★★★ (6 reviews)2888 Loker Ave W Suite 110-E, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(858) 252-3999
Website: www.sandiego-bookkeeper.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Bluebird Accounting & Tax, Inc
★★★★★ (6 reviews)701 Palomar Airport Rd #300, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 704-0341
Website: www.bluebirdaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Amato CPA
★★★★★ (6 reviews)2888 Loker Ave E Suite 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(858) 461-8696
Website: amatocpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
E3 Coastal Advisors LLP
★★★★★ (6 reviews)5050 Avenida Encinas #350, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 431-1755
Website: www.e3coastal.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Taxation and Accounting
★★★★★ (6 reviews)1959 Palomar Oaks Way Suite 334, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(858) 222-1065
Website: www.lstaxationandaccounting.com
Hours: {}
Filipovitch & Co
★★★★☆ (5 reviews)5800 Armada Dr # 290, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 602-8200
Website: www.flipcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Strategic Business Alliance, LLC
★★★★★ (4 reviews)6790 Embarcadero Ln #100, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 573-1038
Website: www.strategic-ba.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Village Tax & Accounting
★★★★☆ (4 reviews)2725 Jefferson St Suite 2-D, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-8741
Website: www.villageta.com
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Candice Gerlach, CPA
★★★★☆ (4 reviews)2888 Loker Ave E #219, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 444-1140
Website: candicegerlachcpa.com/cpa-carlsbad-ca/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
White Bookkeeping & Business Management
★★★★★ (3 reviews)1265 Carlsbad Village Dr #100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 607-7460
Website: www.whitebusinessmanagement.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Pro Accounting Solutions
★★★★★ (3 reviews)5927 Balfour Ct # 213, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(858) 206-4650
Website: www.proaccsolutions.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4 PM"]}
Ramco
★★★★★ (3 reviews)1015 Chestnut Ave STE C3, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 720-9301
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Bishop Kevin CPA
★★★★★ (3 reviews)2121 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 438-2800
Website: www.kbtax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Lawrence Tax Service
★★★★½ (3 reviews)2131 Palomar Airport Rd # 325, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 438-4030
Website: www.lecprofgroup.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Padgett Business Services
★★★☆☆ (4 reviews)1902 Wright Pl #200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 941-1120
Website: carlsbad.padgettadvisors.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Bandemer Accountancy
★★★½☆ (3 reviews)2720 Jefferson St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-1522
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–1 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–4 PM"]}
Linda Rosso Tax & Accounting
★★★★★ (2 reviews)2558 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 421-2242
Hours: {}
Standard Accounting
★★★★★ (2 reviews)5355 Avenida Encinas # 208A, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 438-0499
Hours: {}
Advance CPA
★★★★★ (2 reviews)6120 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 729-9979
Website: shop.advanceautoparts.com
Hours: {}
Klovanish Steve CPA
★★★★★ (2 reviews)1947 Camino Vida Roble STE 108, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-0222
Hours: {}
Bottom Line Bookkeeping
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2131 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 804-1690
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Find Your Money
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2131 Palomar Airport Rd #300, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 941-4398
Hours: {}
Carlsbad Tax Services
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2734 Loker Ave W K, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 829-7000
Website: carlsbadtaxservices.com
Hours: {}
Hackett Joanne G CPA
★★★★★ (1 reviews)5741 Palmer Way suite a, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 438-9500
Website: www.carlsbadcpas.com
Hours: {}
Encore Tax and Accounting
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2141 Palomar Airport Rd #305, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 438-8600
Hours: {}
Matt Reese, CPA
★★★★★ (1 reviews)2173 Salk Ave Suite 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Website: www.reese-cpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Carlsbad Bookkeeping & Tax, Inc.
★☆☆☆☆ (1 reviews)1902 Wright Pl #200, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 585-9495
Website: www.carlsbadbt.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
Carlsbad Bookkeper
2244 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 443-6662
Website: www.carlsbadbookkeeper.com
Hours: {}
The Bookkeepers
College Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 566-8084
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["9 AM–12 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
San Diego Bookkeeper
2647 Gateway Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 845-9671
Website: sandiegobookkeeper.net
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7:30 PM"]}
The Accounting Department Inc | Carlsbad CA
5631 Palmer Way, Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 448-5322
Website: theaccountingdepartmentinc.com/contact.html
Hours: {}
Richards Bookkeeping & Income
580 Beech Ave # A, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 730-3272
Hours: {}
MTEA Tax & Accounting
1241 Carlsbad Village Dr STE B2, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 828-7931
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–6 PM"]}
Carlsbad Tax & Consulting
2244 Faraday Ave Ste158, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 688-2599
Website: www.carlsbadtaxconsulting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
About Bookkeepers in Carlsbad, CA
Finding a bookkeeper in Carlsbad, California, makes good sense for many local business owners. Carlsbad’s economy is driven by a mix of thriving biotech firms, golf resorts, and a busy retail sector, meaning small businesses here often juggle multiple revenue streams. A skilled bookkeeper helps track daily transactions, manage payroll, and prepare accurate financial reports, freeing you to focus on running your shop, salon, or consultancy.
Whether you run a coastal café or a home-based service business, a bookkeeper keeps your finances organized year-round. This is especially valuable in Carlsbad, where seasonal tourism can create uneven cash flow. A local professional understands the area’s business rhythms and can help you stay on top of sales tax, expenses, and profit margins without the headache of doing it all yourself.
BeforeTaxUSA.com lists qualified bookkeepers in Carlsbad who offer straightforward, reliable support. Browse our directory to find someone who fits your needs and budget. No jargon, no pressure—just practical help for your business finances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a bookkeeper do?
A bookkeeper records all financial transactions, manages invoices and payments, reconciles bank and credit card statements, runs payroll, generates financial reports, and keeps your books organized so you and your accountant can make informed decisions.
How much does a bookkeeper cost?
Bookkeeper rates vary by location and scope of work. Part-time bookkeepers typically charge $20-$50 per hour, while full-service monthly bookkeeping packages for small businesses range from $300-$2,000 per month depending on transaction volume and complexity.
Do I need a bookkeeper if I use QuickBooks or other software?
Software handles the mechanics, but a bookkeeper ensures transactions are categorized correctly, accounts are reconciled, and your books are accurate. Mistakes in DIY bookkeeping often lead to costly tax errors. A bookkeeper saves time and prevents problems before they start.
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