The Kanawha River and historic downtown Charleston, West Virginia at golden hour
Charleston, West Virginia · Trusted Since 1921

Generations of trust. Modern financial guidance.

Rollins, Cleavenger & Rollins is Charleston's oldest accounting firm — a trusted advisory partner helping West Virginia families, professionals, and businesses navigate financial life with confidence, continuity, and deeply rooted community relationships.

1921
Founded in Charleston
100+ yrs
Of community trust
Oldest
Accounting firm in Charleston
Year-round
Advisory partnership
A trusted financial partner for
Family BusinessesProfessional FirmsClosely-Held CompaniesNonprofitsHealthcare PracticesWest Virginia Families
Historic brick and stone architecture along Kanawha Boulevard in downtown Charleston
1921
Established in Charleston
Our legacy

A firm Charleston has trusted for generations.

Since 1921, Rollins, Cleavenger & Rollins has stood as Charleston's oldest accounting firm — woven into the fabric of West Virginia's capital city through a century of relationships, recommendations, and quiet, steady guidance.

We have walked alongside family businesses, professionals, and generations of households through every season of financial life — growth and transition, prosperity and uncertainty. That continuity is our greatest asset, and our clients' greatest reassurance.

Founded 1921

Charleston's oldest accounting firm.

Generational trust

Relationships passed down across decades.

Leadership continuity

Stable, experienced, and here for the long term.

What we do

Comprehensive support, framed around relationships.

Every engagement is built around the result you actually need — clarity, organization, and proactive guidance from a firm that has supported Charleston for over a century.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clean, current books you can build decisions on.

Accurate records, monthly oversight, and organized financials that bring calm and clarity to your operations year-round.

Payroll Services

Reliable payroll your team can count on.

Setup, processing, and filings handled with care so every pay cycle runs smoothly and on time.

Tax Planning & Preparation

Proactive guidance, not last-minute scrambling.

Year-round planning and thorough preparation that keeps individuals and businesses confident and compliant.

Business Consulting

A trusted advisor in your corner at every stage.

Strategic guidance on growth, structure, and decisions — grounded in decades of experience with West Virginia businesses.

Business Services

Support that scales with your business.

Entity selection, new business formation, succession planning, and the operational support owners rely on.

Outsourced Accounting

A full finance function without the overhead.

End-to-end accounting support — from monthly close to reporting and advisory — handled by a team you trust.

Advisory Support

Clarity and confidence for the road ahead.

Cash-flow guidance, planning conversations, and proactive insight that help you move forward with peace of mind.

Audit, Review & Compilation

Credible financials, professionally prepared.

Independent assurance and reporting services delivered with the rigor and reputation of a century-old firm.

Year-Round Support

A partner, not a once-a-year transaction.

Responsive communication and ongoing guidance whenever your family or business needs answers.

The Kanawha River winding through the rolling Appalachian hills of West Virginia
Rooted in Charleston

Of the Kanawha Valley, for the Kanawha Valley.

From our offices on Kanawha Boulevard, we share the same riverfront, the same mountains, and the same community as the people we serve. We understand Appalachian business culture because we have been part of it for over a hundred years.

Civic pride, generational businesses, and warm community relationships shape who we are. When you work with us, you are working with neighbors who are genuinely invested in seeing West Virginia families and businesses thrive.

1012 Kanawha Boulevard, E · Charleston, WV 25301
Our team

The people behind a century of trust.

Approachable, deeply experienced, and genuinely connected to the community — our team is the reason clients stay with us for decades, and across generations.

Edward J. Bailey, CPA
Edward J. Bailey
CPA

A trusted advisor guiding Charleston businesses and families with steady, experienced counsel.

Jeremy S. Hill, CPA
Jeremy S. Hill
CPA

Dedicated to clear, proactive guidance that helps clients feel organized and confident year-round.

Jason P. Staats, CPA, MBA
Jason P. Staats
CPA, MBA

Pairs deep accounting expertise with a forward-looking, advisory approach to every engagement.

David H. Rollins, Consultant
David H. Rollins
Consultant

Carrying forward a family name woven into the firm's legacy and Charleston's business community.

Relationships & stability

People who will still be here for you years from now.

Clients move from uncertainty, financial overwhelm, and reactive decisions into confidence, organization, and genuine peace of mind — knowing a trusted partner is beside them for the long term.

01
Continuity you can count on

We have been here for a century — and we structure our firm so we'll still be here for the next generation of your family or business.

02
Relationships before transactions

We take the time to know you, your goals, and your story. The numbers matter, but the relationship comes first.

03
Proactive, year-round guidance

We reach out before you have to ask — anticipating questions, surfacing opportunities, and keeping you ahead of deadlines.

04
Dependable, steady support

Through growth, transition, and uncertainty, we are a calm, consistent presence clients return to year after year.

The modern client experience

Heritage trust, made effortless for today.

A century of experience, paired with modern systems that make working together feel calm, easy, welcoming, and dependable. Tradition you can trust — convenience you'll appreciate.

Inside the experience
  • Responsive communication and a team that's easy to reach
  • Organized workflows that keep your finances clear and current
  • Modern, secure systems for documents and collaboration
  • Personalized support tailored to your family or business
  • Proactive check-ins and planning throughout the year
  • A secure client portal for convenient, confidential access
Generations of partnership

Trusted across decades — and generations.

Our longest relationships span generations of the same families and businesses — the truest measure of the trust we've earned in Charleston.

Three generations of our family have trusted this firm. They know our history, our business, and our goals — that kind of continuity is impossible to replace.
A Charleston Family Business
Client since the 1980s
They don't wait for me to call with a problem. They reach out, they plan ahead, and they genuinely care how our business is doing. It feels like a true partnership.
Local Professional Practice
Kanawha Valley
Steady, dependable, and deeply experienced. In every season, they've been the calm, trusted voice helping us make confident financial decisions.
West Virginia Business Owner
Charleston, WV
Let's talk

Long-term financial partnership built on trust, stability, and community.

Helping West Virginia businesses and families move forward with confidence since 1921. A short conversation is the easiest way to begin a relationship that can last for generations.

(304) 343-5503 info@rcrcpa.com
1012 Kanawha Boulevard, E · Charleston, WV 25301
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Charleston's oldest accounting firm — trusted since 1921.