Tax Doctor
★★★★★ (296 reviews)3512 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 883-1955
Website: www.origtaxdoctor.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Fox Tax Service
★★★★★ (122 reviews)2723 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 988-0716
Website: foxtaxservicedsm.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7 PM"]}
Block Advisors
★★★★★ (92 reviews)3442 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-8127
Website: www.blockadvisors.com/tax-office-near-me/iowa/des-moines/16043/?otppartnerid=9308&campaignid=pw_mcm_9308_9762&utm_medium=local
Hours: {"Friday":["Closed"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–2 PM"],"Tuesday":["Closed"],"Wednesday":["Closed"]}
Performance Financial
★★★★½ (71 reviews)2907 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 949-0123
Website: www.performancefinancialllc.com/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=GMB&utm_campaign=GMB
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 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"]}
Charter Accounting, PLC
★★★★½ (59 reviews)4515 Fleur Dr Ste 301, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 256-6326
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"]}
Army Post Accounting
★★★★½ (56 reviews)1600 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 285-5544
Website: www.1600armypost.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 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"]}
Community CPA - Des Moines
★★★★½ (45 reviews)3816 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 288-3188
Website: communitycpa.com/contact/des-moines-ia/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=desmoines
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"]}
Poeman’s Tax Prep and Accounting
★★★★★ (36 reviews)4214 Fleur Dr #11, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 883-1600
Website: www.desmoinestaxes.net
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"]}
The Tax Lady
★★★★★ (33 reviews)3839 Merle Hay Rd #258, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 202-7854
Website: thetaxladydsm.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–4 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–4 PM"]}
Jacobsen & Co LLP
★★★★★ (30 reviews)2203 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 223-9393
Website: jacobsencpa.net
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"]}
The Bookkeepers Inc.
★★★★½ (28 reviews)4200 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-8003
Website: www.thebookkeepersinc.net
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"]}
Minden Financial Solutions, LLC.
★★★★★ (23 reviews)5807 Fleur Dr #1, Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 895-9222
Website: mindenfs.com
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–12 PM"],"Monday":["Closed"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–5 PM"]}
DRDS CPAs & Consultants
★★★★★ (18 reviews)3520 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50131
(515) 770-6435
Website: www.drdsaccounting.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"]}
Sammy Waldrop Income Tax Preparer and Bookkeeper
★★★★★ (14 reviews)2323 Grand Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 525-7612
Website: swtaxandbookkeepingservices.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"]}
America Latina Income Tax
★★★☆☆ (24 reviews)2805 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-4757
Website: www.americalatinaincometax.com
Hours: {"Friday":["11 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["11 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["11 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["11 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["11 AM–6 PM"]}
Fundamentax Financial Services, LLC
★★★★½ (14 reviews)2907 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 779-1110
Website: fundamentax.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"]}
AGAPE Servicios
★★★★½ (12 reviews)3834 1/2 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 350-9282
Website: agapeserviciosdsm.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–7 PM"]}
Mote CPA PC
★★★★★ (10 reviews)2011 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 271-8183
Website: www.motecpa.com
Hours: {}
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
★★★★½ (11 reviews)801 Grand Ave Suite 3900, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 222-4400
Website: www.claconnect.com/locations/iowa/offices/cla-des-moines
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"]}
Midwest Financial Consultants
★★★★★ (8 reviews)1903 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 283-1040
Website: www.hagakommer.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"]}
Flynn + Sweeney LLC
★★★★½ (9 reviews)321 E Walnut St #200, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 974-4257
Website: www.flynnsweeney.com
Hours: {}
David from Accounting
★★★★★ (6 reviews)3118 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 505-0911
Website: davidfromaccounting.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8:30 AM–4:30 PM"]}
Brock Hr Income Tax
★★★★★ (6 reviews)2809 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 262-3217
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["9 AM–4 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–3 PM"]}
Abacus Accounting
★★★★☆ (7 reviews)3839 Merle Hay Rd Suite 252, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 200-7831
Website: www.abacusllc.biz
Hours: {"Friday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Tuesday":["9 AM–7 PM"],"Wednesday":["9 AM–7 PM"]}
Thanh Thuy Services
★★★★☆ (6 reviews)1557 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 247-9212
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Monday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–7 PM"],"Sunday":["8:30 AM–5 PM"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8:30 AM–5:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–7 PM"]}
Owl Accounting Services
★★★★★ (5 reviews)3790 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 207-0222
Website: www.owlaccountingservices.com
Hours: {}
Clarity Accounting Services, Inc.
★★★★★ (3 reviews)100 E Euclid Ave ste d, Des Moines, IA 50313
Website: www.clarityaccountingservices.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"]}
Forensic Accounting Corp
★★★★★ (2 reviews)HUB Tower, 699 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 421-8050
Website: forensicaccountingcorp.com/locations/des-moines
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–9 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–9 PM"]}
Eide Bailly
★★★★★ (1 reviews)606 Walnut St #1900, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 244-0266
Website: www.eidebailly.com/locations/des-moines
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"]}
CKL CPAs
★★★★★ (1 reviews)505 5th Ave Ste 546, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 349-4847
Website: www.cklcpas.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"]}
Evan M Gotsdiner Accounting
★★★★★ (1 reviews)5731 Urbandale Ave UNIT 2, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 278-4247
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"]}
True North Bookkeeping
3106 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 344-4273
Website: truenorthbkpr.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"]}
Classon Accounting
3635 E 43rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 265-3193
Hours: {}
QuickBooks®
812 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(808) 808-3051
Website: quick-books--desmoinse.replit.app
Hours: {"Friday":["Open 24 hours"],"Monday":["Open 24 hours"],"Saturday":["Open 24 hours"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["Open 24 hours"],"Tuesday":["Open 24 hours"],"Wednesday":["Open 24 hours"]}
TD Accounting
3512 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 706-4471
Website: www.mytdaccounting.com
Hours: {}
Simply Tax & Accounting
4212 Douglas Ave Suite C, Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 778-1816
Hours: {}
QuickBooks Payroll
4611 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
(833) 435-4712
Hours: {}
QuickBooks Customer Solution
306 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(888) 647-3083
Hours: {}
ZD Accounting Services
560 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Website: zdaccounting.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"]}
Azymth
303 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 718-5951
Website: azymth.com
Hours: {"Friday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Monday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Tuesday":["10 AM–6 PM"],"Wednesday":["10 AM–6 PM"]}
Tarbell & Co., PLC (formerly Konek PC)
2130 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 497-1065
Website: tarbellcpa.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Saturday":["8 AM–2 PM"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–5 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–5 PM"]}
Andersen Tax LLC
699 Walnut St Ste. 1260, Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 245-3737
Website: www.andersen.com
Hours: {"Friday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Monday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Saturday":["Closed"],"Sunday":["Closed"],"Thursday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Tuesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"],"Wednesday":["8 AM–4:30 PM"]}
About Bookkeepers in Des Moines, IA
Finding a bookkeeper in Des Moines is a smart move for any small business owner or freelancer navigating Iowa’s capital city. With a strong local economy rooted in insurance, finance, and a growing tech scene, Des Moines offers unique opportunities—but also complex state and local tax rules that can trip up even experienced entrepreneurs. A skilled bookkeeper helps you stay organized, track deductions like home office or mileage, and avoid costly errors as your business grows.
Whether you run a downtown coffee shop or a construction crew in West Des Moines, a bookkeeper frees up your time to focus on serving clients. They handle day-to-day tasks like reconciling bank accounts, managing invoices, and preparing financial reports for tax season. This is especially valuable in Des Moines’ competitive market, where accurate books can mean the difference between winning a contract or falling behind.
At BeforeTaxUSA.com, you can browse local professionals who understand Des Moines’ business landscape. Look for someone who communicates clearly and uses modern tools to share your numbers monthly—not just at tax time.
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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