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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves CaliforniaServices provided
30% Accounting50% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)15% Fractional CFO Services +15% Compliance ConsultingFocus Areas
10% Payroll Processing40% Bookkeeping40% Financial Accounting +110% Management AccountingSee all 20 projectsIndinero is a comprehensive accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial reporting, and fractional CFO services. Reviews indicate high satisfaction, emphasizing their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to simplify complex financial tasks. A significant 100% of reviewers praise their project management skills, communication, and the tangible financial insights provided, with no notable areas for improvement identified.
1 of 1 reviews is 5 stars1 new review for Accounting services$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costRead 1 Recent ReviewReviewed 1 time in the past 6 months
indinero has received positive feedback for its comprehensive support in budgeting, forecasting, and financial organization. Clients appreciate their organized project management, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex financial topics. One client noted a significant improvement in financial visibility and strategic budget allocation, highlighting the firm's attention to detail and supportive approach. Overall, the sentiment is highly favorable, with clients indicating that indinero has become a genuine partner in their growth.Was this helpful?
2 of 2 Payroll Processing reviews are 5 stars$10,000 – $49,000 avg. project costPayroll Processing Experience
Indinero receives overwhelmingly positive feedback in their Payroll Processing service, with 100% of clients reporting satisfaction. Clients highlight expertise in financial insights, cash flow management, and timely payroll processing. Common themes include responsiveness, thoroughness, and effective communication. One client noted improved margins and smoother operations due to indinero's support. No negative feedback was recorded, underscoring their strong performance and alignment with client needs.
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15 of 15 Accounting reviews are 5 stars1 new review for Accounting in past 6 months$50,000 – $199,999 avg. project costRead 15 ReviewsAccounting PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
Accounting Services for Financial Services Firm
5.0 — Indinero has helped a financial services company restructure their QuickBooks, build budgeting and forecasting processes, and manage multistate tax filings across 25 states as they continue scaling Read moreWas this helpful?
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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20% Accounting20% Business Consulting20% Contract Manufacturing +320% Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting10% HR Consulting10% RecruitingFocus Areas
100% Payroll ProcessingTACNA Services is a Business Consulting company. The team is based in San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico, and their services include Business Consulting and Contract Manufacturing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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100% AccountingFocus Areas
34% Payroll Processing33% Bookkeeping33% Financial AccountingLescault & Walderman is an Accounting company. The Bethesda, Maryland-based agency was founded in 2006. Their team focuses on Accounting.
Read moreSee All Locations (3)Los Angeles, CA
355 South Grand Avenue Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071562.731.0033
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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20% Accounting40% Business Consulting20% Financial Advising & Planning +120% Financial ConsultingFocus Areas
40% Payroll Processing30% Bookkeeping30% Financial AuditBusiness Consulting company PS Business Management, LLC was launched in 2002. The company offers Business Consulting and Accounting, and is midsize.
Read moreSee All Locations (4)Los Angeles, CA
1925 Century Park East Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 900672 - 5
310.693.5660
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Eureka, CA
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50% Accounting17% HR Consulting17% PEO/Employee Leasing +116% StaffingFocus Areas
100% Payroll ProcessingLaunched in 1984, Cardinal Services is an Accounting company. Based in Bend, Oregon and Coos Bay, Oregon, the team specializes in Accounting and HR Consulting.
Read moreSee All Locations (7)Eureka, CA
2930 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501+1.707.445.9641
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Escondido, CA
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50% Accounting14% Recruiting13% HR Outsourcing +213% Staffing10% HR ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Payroll ProcessingAccounting company UniqueHR is based in Corpus Christi, Texas and Escondido, California. The team specializes in Accounting and Recruiting.
Read moreSee All Locations (8)Escondido, CA
306 N- W. El Norte Parkway, Suite 117
Escondido, CA 92026+1.775.451.7576
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Rocklin, CA
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50% Accounting50% HR ConsultingFocus Areas
100% Payroll ProcessingLocated in Portage, Michigan and Rocklin, California, BASIC is a midsize Accounting and HR Consulting company. Their services include Accounting and HR Consulting.
Read moreSee All Locations (7)Rocklin, CA
P.O. Box 2170
Rocklin, CA 95677+1.916.303.7090
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$10,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999South San Francisco, CA
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20% Accounting15% Architectural Design15% Back Office Outsourcing +415% Call Center Services15% Customer Service Outsourcing10% Engineering10% IT Staff AugmentationFocus Areas
20% Payroll Processing40% Bookkeeping40% Financial AccountingIntelassist is an Accounting company. The company is based in Quezon City, Philippines and South San Francisco, California. Their team specializes in Accounting and Call Center Services.
Read moreSee All Locations (2)South San Francisco, CA
24 Vista Court
South San Francisco, CA 940802 - 5
4158696949
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sacramento, CA
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25% Accounting25% Business Consulting25% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) +125% HR ConsultingFocus Areas
25% Payroll Processing25% Financial Accounting25% Financial Audit +125% Management AccountingSee all 1 projectsMazars in US offers services that include monitoring and controlling outsourced activities and enabling sales to foreign markets with lower living standards. The overall feedback highlights the company’s ability to influence revenue and generate leads, with clients appreciating the number of active deals and the cost-effectiveness of partner-sourced customer acquisition.
See All Locations (5)Sacramento, CA
300 University Ave, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825Was this helpful?
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List of the Top 15 California Payroll Processing Companies
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
90% Accounting31% Payroll Processing10% Other -
Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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37.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Accounting10% Payroll Processing70% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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34/40.019.6/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Accounting15% Payroll Processing60% Other -
Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Tracy, CA
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21.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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31.7/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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26/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Simi Valley, CA
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22.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Accounting34% Payroll Processing20% Other -
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Glendale, CA
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22.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palm Springs, CA
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22.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Roseville, CA
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23.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.3/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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25.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
45% Accounting10% Payroll Processing55% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
75% Accounting40% Payroll Processing25% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting43% Payroll Processing -
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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24.6/40.016/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Accounting20% Payroll Processing85% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Eureka, CA
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16.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting34% Payroll Processing -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Concord, CA
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14.6/40.014.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Accounting28% Payroll Processing20% Other -
$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Poway, CA
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6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Accounting75% Payroll Processing20% Other -
$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Truckee, CA
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20.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Accounting20% Payroll Processing90% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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4.9/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
60% Accounting75% Payroll Processing40% Other -
$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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4.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Bakersfield, CA
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5.2/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting54% Payroll Processing -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alamo, CA
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5.5/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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4.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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7.8/40.00/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting34% Payroll Processing -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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5.5/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Stockton, CA
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4.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting25% Payroll Processing -
UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Accounting100% Payroll Processing80% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
Ability to deliver
6.1/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Accounting34% Payroll Processing20% Other -
UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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4.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Rafael, CA
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5.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Accounting34% Payroll Processing
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