5.0 out of 5 based on 41 reviews
Accounting Firm in Tampa, FL
A CPA Tampa businesses can reach on Snow Ave, working with small businesses since 2017.
1646 W Snow Ave · Hyde Park · Mon–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
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★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
★★★★★“Since adding Alex with Stronghold Accounting for our bookkeeping, it has truly been a Godsend for our business. Alex cleaned up a difficult QuickBooks transition and became a game changer for our month-to-month bookkeeping.”Patty LeslieTampa
★★★★★“I like that you're helping me strategize, not just giving me numbers. There were still blind spots that you've been able to uncover for me. I didn't think that was possible.”JoelService-business owner
★★★★★“Alex and his team helped bring the books current and continue to provide monthly support while helping plan for growth.”Dr. MaloneLake Mary
★★★★★“Alex is sharp, detail-oriented, and genuinely passionate about his work. He explains the numbers clearly and helps business owners gain more control over their finances.”Baxter McCoyOrlando
Accounting Firms Tampa Businesses Can Reach
Stronghold is one of the few accounting firms in Tampa where a licensed CPA analyzes every monthly close. We work with small businesses from our office on W Snow Ave in Hyde Park, where Alex M. Riccio, CPA co-founded the firm in 2017. We meet clients in person across Tampa Bay and handle the monthly numbers for businesses in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco. Among accountants Tampa owners consider, Stronghold combines the bookkeeping Tampa businesses need with CPA analysis.
Who we work with in Tampa
We work with businesses across Hyde Park, Westshore, Ybor City, Downtown and Brandon.Most arrive looking for a bookkeeper in Tampa and stay because a CPA analyzes the work. Businesses comparing bookkeeping services Tampa providers should ask who reviews the close and whether a bookkeeper Tampa clients contact is backed by a CPA.
Most of our Tampa work is with professional services firms, creative and digital agencies, medical and wellness practices, and law firms.If you are inside the I-275 loop or along the Westshore corridor, we are a short drive away.
Agencies & professional firmsRetainers, project revenue, contractor payments, trust accounts.
Not a fitPre-revenue startups and businesses needing only a tax return. We will say so on the call.
What we do for Tampa businesses
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Why a CPA firm, not a bookkeeper
Feature / Service
Normal bookkeeping
Stronghold Accounting
Expert bookkeeping, weekly
CPA-reviewed financials, monthly
Unlimited CPA access
Proactive tax & profit strategy
Owner's pay guidance
Flat weekly pricing, no hourly surprises
Tampa clients
Results
5.0 ★5.0 stars from 41 clients.
14 monthsOf back books cleaned for a Tampa agency before their first on-time filing.
★★★★★Tampa client Patty Leslie describes Stronghold's cleanup and monthly bookkeeping as a game changer for her business after a difficult QuickBooks Desktop-to-Online transition.Patty LeslieTampa client
Alex M. Riccio, CPAFounder & CEO
Clean books aren't the product. The decisions they let you make are.
Alex is a Florida-licensed CPA and QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor with experience at PwC, the federal government, and EY. He founded Stronghold to bring Big Four, tax, audit, and small-business accounting experience back to owner-operated businesses. Any small business accountant Tampa Bay owners hire should understand local obligations and explain each close.
All clients are served virtually. The Tampa address provides a local contact point; any in-person meeting should be scheduled in advance.
If you only see your numbers at tax time, you're making decisions blind. Let's fix that.
Book a call with Alex →Your Tampa team
You will know exactly who is handling your books.
Alex M. Riccio, CPAFounder & CEO
Alex leads the strategic component of our CPASystem™, which includes the Profit & Tax Strategy Meetings, where profit leaks and overpaid taxes are identified. Alex also helps owners evaluate key financial trends, establish performance targets, and understand the numbers driving their business. His focus is ensuring clients receive more than accurate financial statements, but they have a clear strategy for improving profitability, minimizing taxes, and making confident financial decisions.
Mariela O. GonzalezAccounting Manager
Mariela oversees the quality and accuracy of our clients’ financial reporting including the weekly bookkeeping, monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and other key financial processes to ensure each client’s books are complete and reliable. In addition to providing controllership-level oversight, helping identify reporting issues, improving accounting processes, and ensuring financials are structured to give business owners a clear picture of their company’s performance.
Luisito Jr. A. Tinagsa, CPASenior Accountant
Luis manages the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping operations for our clients, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and up to date. He oversees the weekly accounting workflow, reviews activity for accuracy and consistency, and works directly with clients to resolve questions, gather needed information, and keep their books moving smoothly. His focus is maintaining clean, reliable financial data so clients always have an accurate foundation for reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making.How it works — the CPASystem™
1Free discovery callWe identify compliance red flags and missed profit opportunities. 20 minutes, by video.
2Foundation buildoutBooks cleaned, risks removed, processes set. Typically two to four weeks.
3Ongoing CPASystem™Clear numbers monthly, CPA-reviewed protection, advisory as you grow.
The Tampa office
Stronghold Accounting — Tampa1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606(813) 336-1498Sunday: 9 AM-5 PM; Monday-Friday: 6 AM-7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM.
Areas served from Tampa
TampaSt. PetersburgClearwaterBrandonRiverviewHillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco
What Tampa businesses deal with
No state income taxFlorida has no state personal income tax, so the planning conversation here is about entity structure and owner compensation rather than state brackets.
Sales tax & the DR-15Florida sales and use tax on form DR-15, monthly for most businesses once you cross the threshold.
Local business tax receiptHillsborough County local business tax receipt, plus a City of Tampa receipt if you operate inside city limits. Two separate filings, and new businesses routinely miss the second.
Reemployment tax (RT-6)Reemployment tax on form RT-6 if you have payroll.
Sunbiz annual reportThe Sunbiz annual report, due 1 May, with a late fee that does not get waived.
Tangible personal property taxTangible personal property tax, filed with the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser on form DR-405 by 1 April. Businesses under the exemption threshold still have to file once to claim it, and that first filing is the one people skip.
None of this is complicated on its own. It becomes a problem when nobody owns it, which is usually what has happened by the time a business calls us.
Common questions
Tampa questions
Do you meet clients in person in Tampa?
All clients are served virtually. The Tampa address provides a local contact point; any in-person meeting should be scheduled in advance.
What are your hours?
Sunday: 9 AM-5 PM; Monday-Friday: 6 AM-7 PM; Saturday: 9 AM-5 PM.
Do you serve St. Petersburg and Clearwater?
Yes, both are within the Tampa office’s normal service area.
Are you a CPA-led accounting team or a bookkeeping company?
Both disciplines are built into the service: the team performs the bookkeeping, and a CPA analyzes the close and the story behind the numbers. Searches for “CPA firm Tampa FL” often mix audit firms with bookkeeping providers; Stronghold focuses on CPA-led bookkeeping and advisory.
Do I need to be in Tampa to work with you?
No. The Tampa office is where we are, not who we work with.
Do you file tax returns for Tampa businesses?
Stronghold handles proactive tax planning and works with an integrated tax-preparation partner for filing. We coordinate the year-end handoff so the books, planning, and return preparation stay connected.
We’re behind on our books. Can you still take us on?
Yes, and it is how a good share of Tampa clients start. Catch-up happens first, then the monthly cycle begins.
Do you meet clients in person?
All client meetings are held virtually. Our team is based locally in Tampa and Lake Mary, Florida, allowing us to serve clients throughout the state and beyond.
Talk to the Tampa office
1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606