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Accountants in Oceanside, CA — 30 Top-Rated Firms (2026)

We list 30 accounting firms in Oceanside, California that have a website and a public review record — 11 CPA firms, 10 financial planners, 7 tax preparers, and 2 bookkeepers. 24 hold a Google rating of 4.5★ or higher, and the average across the 30 rated firms here is 4.51★. They are sorted by Google rating and review count.

By service: CPAs & Accountants (11)|Tax Preparers (7)|Financial Planners (10)

The highest-rated firm in Oceanside is First Command Financial Advisor - J Kelly Olson, PhD (5.0★, 47 reviews). 24 of 30 rated firms hold a 4.5★ or higher Google rating.

Showing 30 of 30 firms · sorted by Google rating
1.
First Command Financial Advisor - J Kelly Olson, PhD
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(47 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata #102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
2.
Hoffbeck + Co
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(44 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 1140 S Tremont St Suite 108, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: advisory
(424) 645-2466WebsiteMore info
3.
Starkey Brothers
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(40 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 3186 Vista Way Ste 201, Oceanside, CA 92056
Services: tax preparation, financial planning
(760) 761-0993WebsiteMore info
4.
First Command Financial Advisor - Matt Rose, ChFC®|RICP®|CFP®
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(39 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata #102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
5.
MPN Tax Professionals
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(20 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 3548 Seagate Way Ste 210, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 722-3555WebsiteMore info
6.
First Command Financial Advisor - Nick Gilewitch, RICP®|CMFA™
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(18 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata #102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
7.
First Command Financial Advisor - Erin Gulliksen
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(17 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
8.
First Command Financial Advisor - Adam Creel
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(16 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata #102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
9.
First Command Financial Advisor - Eric Branch
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(13 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata # 102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
10.
Gregorio Ordonez, CPA, Inc.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(12 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 582 Pacesetter St, Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 807-5427WebsiteMore info
11.
Netherland & Mascari
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
Tax Preparation · 3548 Seagate Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 722-3555WebsiteMore info
12.
Jes Taxes Kim CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(6 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 606 Cassidy St Ste A - 2nd FL, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: bookkeeping, tax preparation
(760) 547-1420WebsiteMore info
13.
The Tax Place
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(5 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 4750 Oceanside Blvd suite a-10, Oceanside, CA 92056
(442) 224-7686WebsiteMore info
14.
Candace Saari, CPA
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 804 Pier View Wy #209, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: accounting & tax
(760) 231-1503WebsiteMore info
15.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(107 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 1829 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(760) 433-1040WebsiteMore info
16.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(122 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 3935 Mission Ave Ste F-12, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(760) 450-0570WebsiteMore info
17.
First Command
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(12 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 4167 Avenida De La Plata #102, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 631-8300WebsiteMore info
18.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(425 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 4160 Oceanside Blvd Unit 165, Oceanside, CA 92056
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(760) 631-2090WebsiteMore info
19.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(108 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 125-10 Old Grove Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(760) 967-7327WebsiteMore info
20.
RH Tax Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(21 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 3720 Oceanic Way Ste 201, Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 230-9484WebsiteMore info
21.
Bryant & Associates CPA
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(15 Google reviews)✓ Verified on GoogleIRS PTIN
CPA Firm · 3800 Oceanic Dr #116, Oceanside, CA 92056
Services: advisory
(760) 289-5078WebsiteMore info
22.
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(79 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 475 College Blvd Ste 4, Oceanside, CA 92057
Services: tax planning, advisory
(760) 732-3412WebsiteMore info
23.
SYLVESTER'S ACCOUNTING, TAX, PAYROLL, SOLUTIONS, & MORE, INC.
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(9 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 2182 S El Camino Real Ste 102, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: accounting & tax
(442) 266-2443WebsiteMore info
24.
Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(41 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Tax Preparation · 223 N Horne St B, Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 795-9029WebsiteMore info
25.
Bret McMillan CPA
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(18 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 1012 S Coast Hwy Unit L, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: tax planning, advisory
(760) 453-7250WebsiteMore info
26.
H&R Block
★★★★★★★★★★4.3(61 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
CPA Firm · 214 San Diego St, Oceanside, CA 92058
Services: tax preparation, tax planning, advisory
(760) 439-4009WebsiteMore info
27.
Parra Accounting & Tax
★★★★★★★★★★3.8(39 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Bookkeeping · 560 Greenbrier Dr Ste 102, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: payroll, tax planning
(760) 439-3466WebsiteMore info
28.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
★★★★★★★★★★2.8(44 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 3756 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
Services: advisory
(760) 754-3205WebsiteMore info
29.
Bank of America Financial Center
★★★★★★★★★★2.1(39 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 702 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054
Services: advisory
(760) 966-6303WebsiteMore info
30.
Bank of America ATM
★★★★★★★★★★1.0(8 Google reviews)✓ Verified on Google
Financial Planning · 455 College Blvd UNIT 6, Oceanside, CA 92057
Services: advisory
(844) 401-8500WebsiteMore info

Top accounting firms in Oceanside

#FirmServiceGoogle ratingReviews
1First Command Financial Advisor - J Kelly Olson, PhDFinancial Planning5.0 / 547
2Hoffbeck + CoBookkeeping5.0 / 544
3Starkey BrothersCPA Firm5.0 / 540
4First Command Financial Advisor - Matt Rose, ChFC®|RICP®|CFP®Financial Planning5.0 / 539
5MPN Tax ProfessionalsTax Preparation5.0 / 520

More Firms in Oceanside

Firms without a website or enough reviews for a profile page of their own.

How to choose an accountant in Oceanside

  • Verify credentials — a CPA holds a state Board of Accountancy license; a tax preparer should have a valid IRS PTIN and, ideally, an EA (Enrolled Agent) designation.
  • Match the specialty to your needs — small-business tax, S-corp/LLC filings, bookkeeping, or personal returns are different skill sets.
  • Confirm they e-file and use current software, and ask how they handle IRS notices or audits.
  • Get the fee structure in writing — hourly, flat per-return, or monthly retainer — before engaging.
  • Ask for an engagement letter defining scope, responsibilities, and deadlines.

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What accountants cost

Typical national ranges: individual tax return $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, business return $500–$2,500+.

Cost guidance is a national reference range, not a quote — actual fees depend on return complexity, entity type, and the firm. Always request a written estimate.

Frequently asked questions

How many accountants are in Oceanside?
We list 30 accounting firms in Oceanside, California that have a website and a public review record, 24 of which hold a 4.5★+ Google rating. 87 businesses in Oceanside appear in the underlying public data.
How much does an accountant cost in Oceanside?
Fees vary by complexity and firm. As a national reference, an individual tax return typically runs $150–$450, monthly bookkeeping $200–$700, and a business return $500–$2,500+. Ask each firm for a written fee estimate.
Do I need a CPA or a bookkeeper?
A bookkeeper records day-to-day transactions and reconciles accounts; a CPA is a state-licensed accountant who can also handle complex tax planning, audits, and represent you before the IRS. Many small businesses use a bookkeeper year-round and a CPA at tax time.
Are the ratings on this page real?
Yes — ratings and review counts are aggregate figures from Google, attributed to Google, with a link to the firm's Google reviews. accounting8 does not host or write reviews.