Winter Accounting & Advising, LLC

Winter Accounting & Advising, LLC

About This Listing

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Budgeting
Outsourced Accounting
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate

Who Can Work with a CPA?

Individuals seeking tax prep, retirement planning, or financial advice
Small business owners needing bookkeeping, payroll, or tax compliance
Freelancers and contractors with 1099 income or complex returns
Couples planning finances together or managing joint returns
Investors with capital gains or rental property income
Anyone looking for year-round financial guidance and peace of mind

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First-Time Clients

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What to Know Upfront:

Documentation Bring your most recent tax returns, income details, and any financial concerns
Availability Appointments fill up quickly during tax season — book early if possible

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What to Bring

Government-issued ID for verification
Tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, investment summaries, etc.)
Receipts or logs for deductible expenses, donations, or mileage

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Features

Bookkeeping
Accounting
Business Consulting
Financial Statements
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Tax Planning
Budgeting
Outsourced Accounting
Small Businesses
Startups
Individual Taxpayers
Real Estate

Contact Information

Address

601 Allegheny River Blvd

Verona, Pennsylvania 15147

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM-5PM
Tuesday 9AM-5PM
Wednesday 9AM-5PM
Thursday 9AM-5PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday Closed

Customer Reviews

Will Winter and his team are absolutely phenomenal! They are professional, incredibly helpful, and always go the extra mile to solve any issue that comes up. I especially appreciate their polite reminders when I occasionally forget to send over something they need ? it?s like having a supportive partner in my corner. :) As a small business owner and real estate investor, I can confidently say that Will?s extensive knowledge and experience in these areas are unmatched. He truly cares about his clients like

I'm not very responsible or organized when it comes to taxes, so I'm very happy Will Winter is able to take the stress that comes with tax work off my shoulders! His team is super helpful, responsible, efficient, and just gets things done for me (that sometimes i dont even realize need done). Super thankful for their friendly and professional team handling my business taxes!! :)

I have had the pleasure of working with Winter Accounting & Advising LLC for the past few years, entrusting them with both our bookkeeping and tax preparation. Their expertise in business tax planning, compliance, and preparation has been invaluable, ensuring that our financial statements are accurate and insightful. The team consistently provides personalized attention, promptly addresses our needs, and offers strategic advice that aligns with our business goals. Their commitment to transparency and qual

Winter Accounting & Advising is professional and thorough. Will and his team are proactive and continuously go above and beyond making sure the numbers are right and you are happy. They answer every question to keep you updated and ensure you are comfortable. Consistently does a great job!

Winter Accounting handles both my business and personal accounting and taxes. Every single person I work with from reception all the way to Will, are personable, easy to work with, and quick to respond when you need them.

William and his team are always looking to exceed expectations. They are fully transparent in their services and continue to deliver exceptional care before during and well after the tax season is over. Thank you to William, Terri and Ruby for their full care over the years!

We have been working with Winter Accounting and Advising for a little more than a year and are very happy with our relationship. Will Winter has been an exceptional partner in helping our young startup straighten out our accounting and tax information. He was able to handle all of the complexities of accounting for R&D expenses that challenge any software company and he was able to explain what he did in a very understandable way. He manages our monthly processing and ensures that we are accounting for ever

As condo board treasurer, I highly recommend Winter Accounting for your business and personal needs. Will and his team are excellent. His responsiveness is remarkable and his knowledge is exceptional. Pricing is extremely fair. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Highly recommend if you need a Pittsburgh accountant. Was able to help me navigate a complex corporate structure and achieve the best outcome. Was readily available for any questions. Will continue to use for my businesses. Call Will and Ruby now!

I cannot recommend Winter Accounting & Advising highly enough! From the moment I started working with them, I was impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and genuine commitment to my financial success. The team is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also approachable and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I understand every detail.

Professional, communicative, and efficient! We searched for years to find an accountant and tax prep we could actually work with, and are so glad to have found Will and company. They saved us alot of money by recommending a different structure. I would recommend them to anyone in need of a good accountant who is easy to work with.

Will stepped in and took us shortly before the filing deadline in response to a sudden emergency. The business is very professional and organized, and they did an excellent job under the circumstances. Will was also very proactive in making recommendations that would be beneficial for future filings. Really appreciated all of his work for us!

Will and his team provide top notch service and value. As a small business owner, my time is very important to me. They save me many hours and give me peace of mind knowing that my taxes and bookkeeping are being done right for a fair price. They've also found things I have overlooked to allow me to keep more of my money. Cannot recommend enough.

Will really came into my life when my business was expanding and I needed more support and oversight with certain things - he helped me move through some growing pains and I am so grateful to have him and his team during this time of my business. They've been responsive and the times life happens - he is open and transparent about it.

Winter Accounting is trustworthy and thorough. Will is personable and takes the time to answer your questions to ensure you are comfortable and understand of the numbers. Quality team of accountants working at the firm.

A trusted friend who has his own real-estate business highly recommended Will to me when I was searching for a new accountant. My friend has never steered me wrong, and that's definitely true with the referral to Will. When I met Will, he was very nice, personable, relatable, and easy to talk with. He understood my issue and did an awesome job helping me through one of my toughest challenges. That was 3 or 4 years ago. Will has been my go-to guy for taxes and tax related questions ever since. He is ver

I have worked with Will with a few organizations I am involved in. He is very professional and prompt and is always available with questions. Will is also involved with his local Chambers to not only better himself but is able to give back to the community!

We engaged Winter to manage our daily bookkeeping, taxes, and to advise in a CFO related capacity. They quickly helped us complete a fairly large backlog of items we needed completed and have since managed things on a weekly basis. Anytime we have a question or request anything they respond very quickly and thoroughly. Winter is fantastic to work with and highly recommend them!

My experience with Winter Accounting and Advising was a great one! I recently started my own business. Everyone I interacted with was very nice, and they saved me a lot of my money on my taxes compared to other places I have worked with! Will was very patient and helpful in explaining things, considering how I know nothing about taxes! I will be working with them again!

Great results in working with Will Winter and his team. We've been doing corporate and personal taxes, sales tax, and some business registration for doing overseas work...Great work, Will!! Thank you!!!

Our company has worked with Winter Accounting for the last two years. We are pleased with the professionalism and service that we receive with them. They are very timely with providing our Payroll each week in a timely manner as well as all of our other tax matters with the company. I would highly recommend them for all your personal and business tax needs. :)

Did a great job with personal taxes and business taxes for me. Very thorough the whole way through the process and price was very good as well! Will go back year after year for taxes. Just switched to them as his pricing was better than old accounting firm and his performance was better than the old firm for lower price. Matched his quote and didn't add on fees for every little question/conversation that the big firms do.

This accounting firm is professional and helpful with tax preparation and financial solutions. Very knowledgeable about Quickbooks as well. They return emails/phone calls promptly and are easy to communicate with. We highly recommend for small business and personal tax returns.

I originally chose Winter Accounting because of the wonderful reviews found on Google and Yelp. I am so thankful that I chose Winter Accounting to help with my taxes in my first year of business. Will is an outstanding down to earth guy who keeps his customers best interest in mind. He is incredibly thorough and concise in his advising. I will continue to use Winter Accounting as my business continues to grow, and will look forward to the advice and counseling Will has to offer!

Will and his staff are not only very professional & knowledgeable .. they are also very thoughtful and down-to-earth .. On more than one occasion a lovely servant-minded team member at Winter Accounting .. graciously extended to wait for me to arrive because I was delayed by traffic events. For several years Will has prepared my taxes (also my sons) .. he is earnest, honest, caring and a good person for business owners to know. I trust Will and highly recommend Winter Accounting & Advising.

I couldn?t feel more confident and in Better hands than with Will and their services. He is very genuine and down to earth and wants to help small business such as myself. He is very knowledgeable, quick to answer, very professional, and has helped me more in the last year than anyone has in the 3-4 years I?ve been in business. I would highly recommend his services and thoroughly enjoy working with him. He also has educated me on a lot of my responsibilities and is working with me to help me learn as well!

I just met Will and was immediately impressed. He is very professional, helpful and offered great advice. Although Winter Accounting just handled my personal taxes this time, (and quickly), I will definitely be using this firm in the future for business accounting. I highly recommend Will and his staff.

Will did a great job with both my personal and business taxes!

The quality and attentive care that Will and his staff give to my small electrical business is something that I would love to mirror myself for my business. His care for my growth and success is what sets Winter Accounting & Advising apart from the rest. If at any given time, Will finds new information that would help my business, He will make sure to call or email. I know my success and growth is directly tied in with Winter Accounting & and Advising. I would recommend and highly suggest to use W

Horrible experience from start to finish. There were errors on every portion of my return. My filing status, my address, the school district I owe local taxes to? zero accountability or concern from Will or Ruby. Ruby blamed my incorrect address on my previous return. When I asked to see where on my previous return my address was incorrect, she then revealed that she was the reason for the mistake. Their mistakes would?ve cost me thousands of dollars up front, plus the inconvenience of amending the return h

I highly recommend Winter Accounting! Our company has utilized their services for the past two years, and I can say they have truly been an asset to our business. From the very first meeting, Will has been collaborative, quick-to-respond, and patient in answering our (many) questions. Will has helped guide our business in the right direction at each step, and our accounting needs have always been met quickly and thoroughly!

After 2 plus years of doing business with Will, we must say, we are very pleased with his professionalism, knowledge and can?t forget his amazing staff. Highly recommend his services to anyone in search of exceptional service.

I am so happy that I was connected to WAA for all of my accounting needs. As a small business owner, there are so many factors to keep track of in order to keep my business running efficiently. I trust Will's experience and expertise as he provides me with honest, thorough and excellent preparation and planning for both me and my business. Will is intelligent and professional and I highly recommend.

I can say without hesitation that hiring Will's team was the best decision our business made this year. He not only streamlined our accounting, but found some previous issues that resulted in us getting a substantial tax refund. Not only would I recommend Will's team to others, I already do.

Will has been fantastic handling my various businesses. He will go the extra mile to make sure that I am doing everything right - even bringing in a consultant. He is up to date on everything that can make the financial side of the business run smoother. I really appreciate his hard work.

Will made the process of starting my S-Corp stress free. I had many questions and concerns. I found him to be an excellent communicator and highly knowledgeable. Throughout the process he was able to simplify complex matters with ease, worked with my schedule and was more than willing to travel to meet in person to address all of my concerns. I appreciate all of his efforts and look forward to working with him again.

Will has been professional, transparent, and helpful since day one. I had a bad experience with my original accountant when I first started my company a year and a half ago. When I found Will he helped me get everything to where it was supposed to be. He has taken the stress out of an area of my company that I have little experience with. The people working for him are just as exceptional. Cannot reccomend this company enough!

Will Winter has been my accountant the last few years and I find him and his staff very helpful. If you're a small business looking for some help with accounting like I was, give Will a call.

I definitely recommend Winter Accounting and Advising. I have been using their services for my small business and individual tax needs for a few years now and Will has always done a great job! He is very knowledgeable, reliable, and helpful.

Will and his staff have been continuously personal and accommodating. They genuinely care about not only our business and taxes but our family as well. There is obvious passion here for good business, and on top of that, connecting other businesses with each other with intent for everyone to flourish. We feel very blessed to have found them when in need for this exact service and are so thankful for everything they have done for us thus far. Looking forward to what's in store for the future!

Will has been very helpful in getting our financial records and taxes in order which were a complete disaster due to a previous employee. He is always there when I contact him ready to answer my questions. He is great to work with.

I could not be happier with Will Winter and his group. With multiple businesses he took the time to review each in depth and make recommendations and suggestions that were spot on. During our initial account review meeting through Will's relevant questioning we uncovered a substantial oversight by my previous accounting firm of which I had been working with for over 20 years. This discovery resulted in amending both state and federal returns for a substantial refund.

We gave Will and his team a tall order and they helped with no issue! They will be handling all of our businesses accounting needs.

Will helped me out in a big way. Not only with my personal tax returns but with my business accounts as well. He helped save me money by correcting my existing business set up and it was seamless. He has also been a resource for my clients and has a passion for his business. Even during tax season I was able to reach him which in my experience is next to impossible with any CPA I?ve worked with. So if you are looking for personal cpa, business accounting, or start up consult, I?d recommend him. Thanks

Will is a very valuable asset to my team. His accounting skills allows me to save money on my taxes as I grow my business. His tax strategies are were the missing piece I needed and I look forward to continuous growth with him for years to come.

I am a new business owner and was very nervous when we found out the previous accountant was leaving the firm. One conversation with Will Winter and we new we were in good hands!! He answered every question we had regarding the business in a language that we understood!! Highly recommend him. Justin Kent Owner Continental Comb

I'm confused as to why the email came through into my inbox as the owner reply with some type of cryptic message about a cat and DNA. My review is because I am still dealing with issues from when our business's 2018 taxes were done improperly. We have incurred additional costs to have forms redone and taxes re-prepared. **Since comments were turned off** Please call my office to discuss. I will provide you all documentation of the current issues dating back to 2018. Your account of how the issue transpire

ATTENTION: The following review is for Kaminski previously located in this building. I have never received services from the Winter group. I have spoken to them about this review and they seem to understand what GOOD customer service is all about. I am changing this rating because it unfairly carried over to Winter Accounting. My stance on Kaminski and co. however has not changed therefore I leave the following...1 STAR!!..HORRIBLE! The last 2 years our returns have been delayed due to their incompetence. P

I can attest to all the good reviews about William Winter. Sorts out all of your tax issues and gives you that peace of mind that your taxes are filed timely and accurately. They are easy to reach thru phone and can setup an appointment ASAP.

My company has been working with Winter Accounting & Advising for our financial planning and tax services for 2 year now. The staff at Winter Accounting has been available upon short notice to hop on the phone or conduct in person/virtual meetings anytime we've had questions. Anytime we've needed corrections, Winter Accounting has accommodated our request.

Winter Account & Advising has been an amazing accounting firm to work with. Will Winter, the owner, has incredibly knowledge and work effort. He is very easy to work with and gets everything done in a timely manner.

Will has been helping me as I start a new business. He responds quickly to the questions and is always willing to introduce me to people he thinks can help me. It's been great working with him.

Will Winter and his team are through and professional answering questions you might have with your accounting needs ,and are always looking at your peticular options that might apply to you/company, especially with everything going on. Its nice to have someone keep you aware of your financial options in these present times.They do alot of work for you, at reasonable prices.

WAA has helped us navigate all the financials of extracting our new LLC from our "parent company" when our bookkeeping was not the best. They been helpful in guiding us in a rather complicated journey and we are happy to have had their guidance!

Will is amazing to work it, gets all my tax work done timely. Seems to be working 24/7. Not sure if he ever sleeps. Keep up the great work!

WAA does an outstanding job of Accounting and Payroll processing for our small business. Their hands-on approach and availability to answer questions and provide advice has been invaluable to our success as a business.

Will is a knowledgeable and reputable accountant, and a great guy. He is handling financial matters for two of my companies, and I highly recommend his services!

This place was great! Made me feel very comfortable and at ease! Highly recommended!!

Second year that I?ve had my taxes done at Winter Accounting. Will is very professional, friendly and helpful. My taxes were done in a day. Great service! Thank you!

I have been using Winter Accounting for 4 years for both our personal and business taxes. They are awesome! Very conscientious, knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to deal with.

We were pleased with the attention to detail regarding our personal and professional accounting needs. Winter Accounting is a top-notch, professional service provider and a pleasure to work with.

Excellent service. This firm was able to save us thousands when many others could not.

I have dealth with Will for many years and has done a great job for me. Honest and he will not nickle and dime you.

I have worked with this firm for several years now, both in business and personal matters. They are very professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!

Wonderful owner in Will Winters. Very kind and helpful man, will do your taxes, bookkeeping, and consultations at a very fair price.

Thankyou Will for a professional and timely tax preparation and filing. My wife and I are very pleased with your Services and would highly recommend you to anyone asking for a good excellent accurate accountant thank you again Bob and Judy

Such a great company! They are willing to travel to meet you. The communication is through the roof. They are an extremely knowledgeable CPA!

The entire Firm is very professional and has helped us improve our books for the Business. I can honestly say our Practice would not be where it is today without Winter Accounting.

We were very nervous about the change in ownership until we met with Will. My husband and I are both happy with the change.

Professional, timely and well organized. I am exceptionally pleased with Winter Accounting and will be a returning customer.

Will is always so patient and explains things well if I don't understand how to do something! Always a great experience! Highly recommend!

Will is easy to work with and takes the time to explain things in a way that are easily understood. Would highly recommend him !!

Great people really helped me get my company off the ground

Will is great to work and is very knowledgeable.More importantly he is a good guy and trustworthy.

Will was a huge help in getting my taxes filed and answering all my questions any time I had one. Thanks again!

Efficient, Personalized service. Everyone in the office is incredibly welcoming and attentive.

Thank you Will for all you do to help our company stay profitable and stable. Have a great day.

Will has been a great help completing our tax returns with good advice.

Great Job handling our taxes again for Pittsburgh Sports Complex. Thank you!!!!

Will brings the diligence and attention to detail that any business owner needs from their accounting team.

Will and his staff do a great job, Highly recommended.

Awesome response time, confident in will?s abilities, knowledge, and pricing

Will Winter is very professional and focused on client needs!!!

Mr. Kaminski left... service is not the same!

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