Build Accounting

Build Accounting is a CPA-led bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and advisory firm founded in 2019. The firm supports startups, small businesses, and growing companies in Chicago, Ohio, and nationwide. It is headquartered at 1425 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, Illinois, and operates as a modern, tech-forward startup CPA firm.

The firm employs under 49 people and offers services with a minimum budget of $1,000 to $10,000 and an average hourly rate of $200 per hour. Build Accounting provides reliable bookkeeping, corporate tax filings, proactive tax planning, R&D tax credit services, and hands-on financial guidance. Areas of expertise include bookkeeping, management accounting, tax preparation, and finance and accounting function outsourcing.

Build Accounting serves clients in the corporate services and education industries, with a focus on startups, small businesses, and medium businesses. The firm is known for responsive communication, practical advice, and a relationship-first approach designed to help businesses stay organized, save on taxes, and grow with confidence.

Google reviews give Build Accounting a 5.0 rating based on 71 reviews. Clients highlight the team's responsiveness, clear explanations, strategic tax planning, and genuine care for client success. Reviewers note that the firm helps them feel well-prepared and confident in their financial decisions.

The firm's portfolio includes clients such as Bluedot Technologies, Education Walkthrough, and Aleria. Build Accounting received the 2024 TrustAnalytica Top 10 Chicago Tax Accountants award. The team is led by founder and president Brett Rosenstein, a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in the accounting industry, specializing in tech startups and SaaS businesses.