Premier Outsourced Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CountSure provides specialized accounting and tax services for Philadelphia businesses across healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, financial services, education, pharmaceuticals, and technology. We deliver comprehensive financial management and advisory services tailored to the region’s knowledge economy from Center City financial institutions to University City research enterprises and Navy Yard manufacturing operations.
Trusted Outsourced Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services for Philadelphia Businesses
CountSure is a specialized outsourced accounting firm providing comprehensive financial services including accounting, tax planning, and valuations specifically designed for Pennsylvania businesses in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. We navigate the region’s complex and evolving tax landscape, including the state corporate net income tax, flat personal income tax, local sales tax, and key Philadelphia taxes like the Business Income & Receipts Tax (BIRT) and Net Profits Tax (NPT).
Our expertise spans Center City finance, University City research and technology and the city’s dominant Healthcare Sector (including major pharmaceutical companies and emerging biotech firms). We help Philadelphia businesses optimize financial performance while ensuring full compliance with state and local revenue departments.
Our Comprehensive Outsourced Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bookkeeping Services
Precise bookkeeping for Philadelphia healthcare providers, research institutions, and biotech companies. Maintain compliant records for Pennsylvania Department of Revenue reporting.
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable (AR & AP)
Streamline cash flow with AR & AP services for Philadelphia companies managing research grants, pharmaceutical operations, and healthcare receivables.
Xero Accounting Services
Cloud-based Xero implementation with real-time dashboards for Philadelphia technology companies, start-ups, and professional service firms.
QuickBooks Accounting Services
Complete QuickBooks setup and monthly bookkeeping optimized for Pennsylvania corporate tax, Philadelphia BIRT/NPT, and sales tax compliance.
Personal Tax Services
Strategic tax preparation for Philadelphia residents navigating Pennsylvania's 3.07% flat income tax, including healthcare executives, university faculty, and pharmaceutical professionals.
Business Tax Services
Expert business tax planning managing Pennsylvania's declining corporate rate (8.99% to 4.99%), Philadelphia BIRT/NPT, R&D tax credits for life sciences, and sales tax optimization.
SOC 1, SOC 2 Compliance Services
Complete SOC compliance for Philadelphia technology companies, healthcare providers, and financial institutions requiring enterprise security validation.
Audit & Assurance Services
Comprehensive audit solutions for Philadelphia healthcare organizations, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies requiring regulatory compliance.
Business Management Services
Financial planning and forecasting for Philadelphia companies from biotech start-ups managing NIH grants to established healthcare systems planning expansions.
Business Valuation Services
Accurate business valuations for Philadelphia companies considering acquisition, raising venture capital for biotech ventures, or planning exits in competitive markets.
Financial Statement & Reporting
Precise GAAP-compliant financial statements for Philadelphia healthcare providers, research institutions, and venture-backed companies meeting investor and regulatory requirements.
Payroll Services
Efficient payroll processing for Philadelphia employers navigating Pennsylvania withholding, local earned income tax, and healthcare sector compensation structures.
USA Company Registration
Complete support for Pennsylvania business formation including corporation and LLC setup, Pennsylvania Department of State filings, and corporate tax registration.
How Can CountSure Help Your Philadelphia Business Succeed?
We support Philadelphia businesses with specialized accounting, Pennsylvania tax optimization, and knowledge economy expertise keeping your operations efficient and compliant. Let CountSure help you navigate Pennsylvania’s evolving tax environment and make strategic decisions in healthcare, life sciences, or education. Let’s Talk
Our Expertise Across Philadelphia Industries
Healthcare & Hospital Systems
Specialized accounting for Philadelphia's largest employment sector. Expertise in hospital operations, physician practice management, healthcare compliance, Medicare/Medicaid billing, and clinical revenue cycle management.
Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Financial management for Philadelphia's top national life sciences cluster. Expertise in biotech accounting, clinical trial costs, NIH grant management, FDA compliance, R&D tax credits, and intellectual property accounting.
Pharmaceuticals
Accounting for Philadelphia pharmaceutical companies, including operations of major global firms. Expertise in drug development costs, manufacturing accounting, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical revenue recognition.
Higher Education & Research
Financial management for Philadelphia's many colleges and universities. Expertise in grant accounting, endowment management, research funding, and educational institution compliance.
Financial Services & Insurance
Accounting for Philadelphia's top-ranked finance and insurance cluster (including major investment and insurance groups). Expertise in investment accounting, insurance reserves, regulatory reporting, and financial services compliance.
Technology &
Start-ups
Financial management for Philadelphia's tech workers and start-up ecosystem. Expertise in software development costs, start-up accounting, equity compensation, and venture-backed financial reporting.
Advanced Manufacturing
Accounting for Navy Yard manufacturing operations including aerospace, life sciences manufacturing, and industrial production. Expertise in job costing, inventory management, and manufacturing cost accounting.
Professional & Business Services
Financial management for Philadelphia professional service firms, including law offices and consulting firms. Expertise in project-based billing, professional liability, and service-based revenue recognition.
Food Services & Hospitality
Accounting for Philadelphia food service companies and hospitality operations. Expertise in multi-location accounting, inventory management, and hospitality revenue systems.
Telecommunications & Media
Financial management for Philadelphia telecommunications companies including Comcast headquarters. Expertise in subscription revenue, telecommunications infrastructure accounting, and media company operations.
Why Philadelphia Businesses Choose CountSure
- Specialized support for Philadelphia's dominant sectors, including the extensive healthcare industry, major biotech cluster, and significant NIH research funding.
- Expertly managing the state's corporate net income tax changes, flat personal income tax, local Philadelphia taxes (BIRT/NPT), and maximizing R&D tax credits for research institutions.
- Supporting key urban economic centres like University City research enterprises, Center City financial firms, and advanced manufacturing operations at the Navy Yard.
- Support that scales from biotech start-ups managing venture funding to Fortune 500 healthcare systems and pharmaceutical companies with multi-billion-dollar operations.
- Ensuring full compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Philadelphia Department of Revenue, healthcare regulations, NIH grant requirements, and all industry-specific standards.
Trusted by Professionals Who Expect the Best
Countsure has been a game-changer for our firm. Their team handles our bookkeeping and tax prep with unmatched precision and reliability.
Outsourcing to Countsure has helped us reduce overhead and improve turnaround times. They truly function as an extension of our team.
They understand US compliance requirements inside and out. We trust them completely with our client data and filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourcing to CountSure gives Philadelphia businesses access to specialized expertise in healthcare, life sciences, research institutions, and Pennsylvania tax optimization. We understand Philadelphia’s knowledge economy, allowing you to focus on patient care, research breakthroughs, or growth while we manage financial complexity and regulatory compliance.
We provide comprehensive Pennsylvania tax management, including corporate net income tax planning, flat personal income tax, Philadelphia local taxes (BIRT/NPT), sales tax compliance, and local earned income tax. Our team ensures full compliance while minimizing tax burden through strategic planning and R&D credits.
Yes, we specialize in Philadelphia’s largest sector. Our expertise covers hospital operations, physician practice management, healthcare compliance, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, clinical revenue cycle management, and financial reporting for both small practices and major hospital networks.
Absolutely. We provide specialized accounting for Philadelphia’s life sciences cluster, including clinical trial costs, NIH grant management, pharmaceutical development accounting, R&D tax credits, and financial reporting from early research through commercialization.
CountSure combines deep Philadelphia ecosystem knowledge (healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, education, financial services) with Pennsylvania tax expertise and research institution specialization. We understand both the state’s evolving tax environment and the unique accounting needs of the knowledge economy.
Yes, we work with Philadelphia’s numerous colleges and universities managing federal research funding. Our services include NIH/NSF grant accounting and compliance, indirect cost rate calculations, effort reporting, allowable cost determinations, and financial reporting for educational and research organizations.




