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The Guardian CPA
- Stress
- Conversation
- Questions
“I came to him for guidance concerning my LLC and the tax implications of converting to a Corporation, and he took the time to lay everything out very clearly.”
Best Bookkeeping Services in Santa Barbara, CA
24 companies listed · 10 in Santa Barbara · 3 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Accountability Plus
“Just this week I worked with Jessica and she set up invoicing with the QBO Payments and my client paid a few hours later!”
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Ballew & Fuhrman, Cpas
“Called for some basic tax questions and Jeremy not only answered all of my questions but showed such concern for my situation that he offered a free in house consultation.”
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Berti Spechler Sarmiento
“It is a pleasure to do business with this firm.”
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McGrath Bookkeeping and Accounting Services
- Quickbooks
- Report
“As with her help with the conservatorship reports, I was totally satisfied with her service, especially her prompt response to difficult questions, honesty, deep knowledge, and her work ethic as demonstrated by her willingness to work long hours to m...”
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Bream Accounting & Tax Service
“Excellent Service, Tom & his staff have been doing our business taxes for over 20 years, highly recommend.”
The 24 companies listed for Santa Barbara, CA keep books, reconcile accounts and close the month for businesses. What each says about its packages and software comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
10 of the 24 companies we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 14 serve Santa Barbara from towns including Solvang (26 mi), Ventura (26 mi) and Oxnard (35 mi). 17 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 148 reviews; 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the companies on this page list most often on their websites are bookkeeping (3), bookkeeping services (2), payroll (2) and payroll services (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 2 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the companies on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book a consultation.
Do any bookkeeping companies listed for Santa Barbara offer a free assessment?
A first consultation without charge is stated by 2 of the 24 companies. It usually means someone looks at your file, counts the monthly transactions, and gives you a price. Have login access ready or the quote will be a guess.
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The Bottom Line
“We take the hassle of bookkeeping away from the business owner while ensuring they understand their financial information. By utilizing QuickBooks and related apps, we enable our clients to more clearly see the forest of their business through the tr...”
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Accountix
- Confidence
- Owner
- Team
“They are diligent in explaining a situation, weigh the pros and cons and ultimately empower the client to make to make the most educated decision possible.”
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Anderson Bookkeeping
“His approach helped to identify my skills and experience, which ultimately translated into a higher salary.”
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Damitz Brooks Nightingale
“Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP is an affiliate of Allinial Global, an association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms who share education, marketing resources, and technical knowledge in a wide range of industries. We are independent...”
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Accounting A La Carte
“We are built on the premise that today's business owners are well-informed and demand high-quality service. We strive to live up to those expectations, and that is why we guarantee our work.”
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KMJ Accounting Services
“Our campaigns involve cold calling (telemarketing) combined with email blasts and Linkedin networking. We can contact decision-makers that meet your criteria, introduce your services and prequalify them. Interested prospects are referred to you for a...”
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JLZ Business Services
“Did you get into business to wrestle with balance sheets, ledgers and bank reconciliations? Do you enjoy the rigors of keeping up with filing deadlines from taxing and regulatory authorities? Do you look forward to preparing your income tax return? I...”
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Gandrud Financial Services
- Team
- Payroll
- Running
“We got referred to his office by a long-time client and over the years we have also referred people who have been extremely pleased with the services of Gandrud Financial Services.”
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221 B Business Consulting
- Books
“The attention to detail and the attention to helping us understand each transaction is incredible!”
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Black Bird Bookkeeping
“The sweetest women work at BBB!”
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Full Cycle Accountants
- Payroll
“She puts love and attention into all of her clients.”
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Sherry's Bookkeeping
“We believe in the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owner! With our wide range of business skills, including office management, financial accounting and human resource administration, we personally tailor systems that will flow seamlessly ...”
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Ferguson Bookkeeping
“Financial Peace of Mind The greatest reward in our office is taking our clients from a state of stress to financial peace of mind.We empower each client with the insight, training and support they need to focus on their business. Reliable Support Our...”
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JR Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Tax
- Team
“They are interested in giving a good service and being fair and that comes I think in part from the fact that Juliana is a church going person interested in doing good.”
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JT Tax Services
“Great seevice..”
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DZ Accounting
- Financial
- Information
“As a veteran, I'm glad to support this veteran owned business and I highly recommend to anyone seeking tax preparation or any other financial services.”
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Excella Tax
“Worked great with my schedule, I was attended to as soon as I showed up to the office.”
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Buehner Tax & Accounting
“He definitely works with you to become part of your team through his methods of teaching, Quick Books tutorials , constant motivation to grow your business and 100% honesty.”
Bookkeeping and Controller Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$575
Maximum cost
$8558
National Average
$1379
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$1034
$2298
Fair price range is based on 300 cost profiles
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