"Delivering Value Beyond the Numbers"
River City Accounting Service offers a wide range of financial services to meet the needs of your business. Whether you run a small or medium-sized company, our staff of highly qualified professionals can help you maximize your company’s potential. We take on vital tasks like accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable and inventory management, so you can devote your time to running your organization. With the help of our skilled, experienced team, you can make the most of your financial resources and avoid complicated payroll issues, accounting mix-ups or tax audits.
We invite you to let River City Accounting Services be your partner in making your business a success. With accurate, professional bookkeeping services at your disposal, you can feel confident about your company’s financial future. Spend your time doing the work you love and let our team of trained accountants give you the resources you need to run a profitable enterprise in this competitive economy.
River City Accounting Services is trained in Xero and Intacct, a Bill.com, a FreshBooks, and QuickBooks and is a seller of QuickBooks Solutions products at discount pricing.
Keywords: bookkeeping, accounting, financials, business advisory, quickbooks, finance, cfo, cash flow, payroll, internal control, new business, start-up
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20+ years in business accounting principles, financial analysis, internals controls and recommendations on business improvements to strengthen internal controls and reduce costs.
What is your primary product or service?
We deliver accounting, business advisory, bookkeeping and information technology consulting in industries ranging from automobile dealers to professional services firms, and more. We also offer discounted pricing on QuickBooks software and provide QuickBooks installation and training.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Tina M. Cota has served in the accounting field since 1992. She worked for a Big 6 accounting firm, Coopers & Lybrand, for approximately 4 years having experience with serving both public and private clients in the areas of financial institutions, private universities, professional services, not-for-profits, real estate companies, insurance and business start-ups.
After leaving the Big 6 accounting firm, Tina worked for a Top 25 accounting firm for 5 years. There, Tina oversaw the completion of clients’ annual reports and interacted with clients to discuss issues for mortgage banking companies, real estate entities, non-profit entities, and other small to medium-sized businesses with revenues ranging from $100,000 to $10 million. In 1999, Tina went to work in private industry where she managed and coordinated all fiscal reporting, human resource and marketing activities for a multi-million dollar business. She worked with the president developing and implementing a strategic vision for the business. During this time, she also implemented a new CRM system resulting in reduction in duplicate sales calls and improved service levels for the company.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our company provides outstanding service to our clients because of our dedication to the three underlying principles of professionalism, responsiveness and quality. Our team includes a CPA, a Chartered Global Management Accountant, and a group of accountants with experience in a variety of industries, including professional services, government, education, health care, real estate, insurance, franchises, hotels, mortgage brokers, restaurants, agriculture, start-ups, non-profits, churches, trucking, manufacturing, distribution and retail.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
1 location. Plans to expand to Napa County.
Provide detailed directions to your location
North Natomas of Sacramento
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, credit card, PayPal
Which areas do you service?
We serve businesses located in the communities of West Sacramento, Natomas, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, Carmichael, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Orangevale, El Dorado Hills, Citrus Heights, Roseville, Davis, Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, or Napa and the greater Sacramento valley.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Tina M. Cota, CPA, CGMA - The CGMA designation recognizes professionals who have a deep understanding of finance and have expanded their business skills through experience as management accountants to help drive better business decisions. The designation recognizes the most talented and committed management accountants with the discipline and skill to drive sustainable business success.
What are your hours of operation?
M - Thursday 9 am to 4 pm. Friday 9 am to Noon. Scheduled appointments after hours.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Provided excellent service in a timely and professional manner.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"What you measure affects what you do. If you don’t measure the right thing, you don’t do the right thing."
“I have no use for bodyguards, but I have very specific use for two highly trained certified public accountants.”
Elvis Presley