You own a small business in the Baltimore area, and you’ve been swamped handling accounting and payroll yourself - or you’ve gone through the same experience that so many others have with big-name national payroll services and online accounting services.
The next step is finding a reputable, local accounting and payroll provider to help you get back on your feet.
While CSI Accounting & Payroll works with small businesses across the United States, we opened a new location in the Columbia, MD area in 2023. We understand that you will want to consider all of your options, and we actually encourage that! We know that we’re not the best fit for everyone.
Prospective clients will often ask us who our competitors are so they can do their research, and that’s why we’ve compiled this list of the top five small business accounting and payroll firms in the Baltimore area. The following firms offer a range of prices and service levels, and it’s important to do your research to find the best fit for you:
- Seling & Associates
- Rosario Accounting Firm
- ADLC Accounting and Multiservices
- Shalini Gupta & Associates
- CSI Accounting & Payroll
The criteria used to declare these the top services in the area include the basics, like how long they've been in operation and what their Google reviews and reputation are like.
Then there's our personal rankings. A high Website Experience Score means the website looks modern, is easy to navigate, has a search bar or live chat, and features an information center or database. A high Service Range Score means they clearly advertise what their services entail, they have a large range of services, and they provide services that are not commonly provided.
Scroll for more information on the firms! These are listed in no particular order.
Seling & Associates
Seling & Associates is one of the leading firms in and throughout Central Maryland. They operate in Bel Air and Ellicott City and have more than 40 years of experience.
Seling & Associates provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, including:
- Tax Management Services
- Individual and Business Tax Planning & Preparation
- Estate Tax Preparation
- Entity Selection and Restructuring
- IRS Representation
- Accounting Services
- QuickBooks Accounting Help and Assistance
- Bookkeeping/Write-up
- Payroll Services
- Employee Benefits, Pension, and Pro
- Cash Flow and Budgeting Analysis
- Financial Projections and Forecasts
- Debt Servicing
- Consulting Services
Rosario Accounting Firm
Rosario Accounting specializes in providing accounting and tax services to individuals, sole owners, and self-employed clients. They were founded more than 20 years ago in Baltimore.
Their services include:
- Accounting Services
- Payroll
- Controller services
- Financial Forecasting
- On-Going Bookkeeping Services
- Tax Preparation Services
- Business and Personal Taxes
- Nonprofit
- Audit Services
- Review & Compilations
- Planning & Returns
- Production of Financial Statements
- Various Other Services
- Administrative Support
- Marketing Services
- Other Legal Services
- Business Loan Application
- Business Agreements
- Consent Forms
- Business Plans
- MBE/SBE Process
ADLC Accounting and Multiservices
ADLC Accounting and Multiservices is a family business, created with the purpose of helping their community in Baltimore. Their team has over 12 years of experience offering tax preparation and accounting services, among other services needed for businesses. This is a go-to service for immigrants, especially Spanish speakers.
They have a wide range of services that include, but are not limited to:
- Taxes and Accounting Services
- Business Accounting
- Obtain/Review ITIN
- Personal Tax Services
- Tax Services Business
- Tax Training
- Payroll
- Business Services
- Business Registration
- Annual Report
Shalini Gupta & Associates
Shalini Gupta & Associates has a team with over 40 years of combined experience. Located in Columbia, they tailor their services to help businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals meet their unique objectives and needs.
Their services include:
- Small Business Services
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Control Systems
- Part-time CFO Services
- Payroll Services
- QuickBooks Services
- Succession Planning
- Starting a Business
- Strategic Business Coaching
- Tax Services
- Tax Preparation
- Tax Planning
- IRS Representation
- Unfiled Return Completion
CSI Accounting & Payroll
CSI Accounting & Payroll was founded in 1966 by Al Clausnitzer and purchased by an employee, Brian Paulson, in 2002. Today, under his ownership, we have grown to have two locations, including one in Columbia, MD. Unlike other accounting firms, we only work with small businesses and their owners, prioritizing your service instead of getting bogged down with individual taxes or large-scale payrolls.
The accounting services that we offer include:
- Monthly Balance Sheets & Income Statements
- Monthly bank reconciliations
- Year-round tax planning
- Business tax projections, preparation, and filing
- Individual tax filing (if also a business client)
- Proactive financial support & unlimited one-off questions
- Audit representation
- Consulting projects
- Detailed general ledgers
- Census Bureau reports
- Responding to IRS & State notices
- Annual Secretary of State filings
- Buying or selling a business or building
- Entity formation or filings
- Loan procurement assistance
The payroll services that we offer include:
- Conducting annual workers' compensation audits
- Timekeeping services
- PTO tracking
- HR & 401(k) services
- Garnishments and voluntary deductions
- W-2s & 1099s
- Amending W-2s
- New hire reporting
- Software integrations
- Multi-state tax account setup & compliance
- Direct deposits to HSA or FSA accounts
- Retirement plan reporting
- Quarterly payroll & unemployment tax return amendments
- Employee verifications
- Payroll check processing
- Direct deposit
- Electronic payroll tax payments
- Federal (941) & State withholding tax returns
- Federal (940) & State unemployment tax returns
- Workers' compensation audit reports
- Payroll tax audit representation
- Personal portal logins for your employees
- Employer portal login for your admin account
- Standard report package:
- Cash requirement report
- Payroll journal report
- Check register report
Find the Best Baltimore Accounting and Payroll Service for You
As a small business owner in the Baltimore area, you want to consider all of your options for local accounting and payroll firms. We know you’re going to do your research whether we help you or not - so why not?
If another firm is a better fit for you, then you should be working with them. Here’s a list of characteristics to look for when picking a new firm.
If you haven’t made a decision yet, you can still learn more about CSI Accounting & Payroll by clicking the button below to schedule a free, no-commitment consultation.
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