Hire a remote bookkeeper for accounting firms. Shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks.
A remote bookkeeper who keeps your clients' books current: transaction coding, reconciliations and monthly close packages, in your firm's stack. We recruit, sign the contract through Deel and run payroll and HR for you.
- No placement fees
- Free replacement guarantee
- Month to month
- Payroll through Deel
Some of the companies we build teams for
What a Remote Bookkeeper Does for Accounting Firms
The work your bookkeeper takes off your team, in the tools you already use. We agree the task list, hours and salary band with you before anyone is sourced.
Daily Work
- Code bank and card transactions for each client
- Reconcile bank, card and loan accounts every month
- Process client payables and receivables
- Prepare month-end close packages for review
- Clean up and catch up books for new clients
- Gather year-end data for 1099s and tax preparation
Tools They Work In
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Dext or Hubdoc
- Bill.com
- Karbon or Canopy
Bookkeeper Salary: US Hire vs Remote Hire
A US bookkeeper earns a median $4,222 a month. The remote hire in our example earns $1,250. Our staffing fee, a percentage of the salary, comes on top.
- $4,222US median salary a month
- $1,250remote salary a month
- 70%lower salary
| US hire | Remote hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary | $4,222 | $1,250 |
| Yearly salary | $50,670 | $15,000 |
US figure: the median annual wage of $50,670 for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, divided by 12. It is salary only: payroll taxes, benefits and recruiting come on top. $1,250 is the middle of the $1,000 to $1,750 band our bookkeepers in India earn (5 placements on our payroll, July 2026).
What a Remote Bookkeeper Costs
You pay the salary you agree with your hire plus our staffing fee, a percentage of that salary. There is no upfront or placement fee, and we confirm the exact fee in writing before an offer goes out.
Included in the Fee
- Recruitment and screening
- The contract through Deel
- Payroll twice a month
- HR and compliance
- A dedicated performance manager
- Free replacement in the first two months
- Month to month, 30 days notice
What We Test
- Bookkeeping skills test
- QuickBooks or Xero check
- Background and reference checks
- Recorded video interview
What Stays With Your Team
- Client relationships and advice
- Review of each close package
- Tax positions and filings
Where to Hire Your Bookkeeper
- PhilippinesThe Philippines has the deepest pool for customer service, virtual assistant and back-office roles, at the lowest salaries of the regions we hire in. Bookkeepers in the Philippines
- ColombiaColombia suits roles that talk to your customers or team live: sales, support, account management and operations. Bookkeepers in Colombia
- ArgentinaArgentina is strong for senior and specialist work: software, finance, marketing and operations roles that need judgment. Bookkeepers in Argentina
One Partner After the Hire
- Contracts and payroll through Deel, twice a month.
- A dedicated manager for check-ins and semiannual reviews.
- Free replacement in the first two months.
How Hiring Works
One flow from brief to payroll. You decide who joins; we carry the admin.
Tell us the role
Skills, hours and the salary band. We confirm the band before anyone is sourced.
We source and screen
Skills tests, English checks and a recorded video interview for every candidate.
You interview 3 to 5
You meet only screened people and make the final call.
Contract and payroll
We sign the contract through Deel and run payroll, HR and performance from day one.
How KO Storage Scaled from 4 to 70+ Remote Team Members
KO Storage manages 70+ self-storage locations across the US. They came to us needing call center help: four agents to start. Eighteen months later they have 70+ Adaptive Teams contractors across six departments.
- Call Center
- Revenue Management
- Accounting
- Asset Management
- Security
- IT Support
You found us high-level people. It’s been a fresh breath of air. We went from 4 to 70+ team members in 18 months.
Managers went from revolving-door chaos to actual strategic work.
Bookkeeper for Accounting Firms: Questions
Not sure which model fits? Tell us the role and we map out salary, fee and timeline with you.
Book a Free ConsultationOr open the calendar and pick a time.
How much does a remote bookkeeper for accounting firms cost?
The salary you agree with your hire plus our staffing fee, a percentage of that salary. A US bookkeeper earns a median $4,222 a month; the remote hire in our example earns $1,250. We confirm the exact fee in writing before an offer goes out.
How many clients can one remote bookkeeper handle?
It depends on transaction volume and how clean the books are. Agree the client list and monthly volume with us on the first call and we hire for that load.
Will they use our firm's systems?
Yes. They work in your QuickBooks Online or Xero practice account, your document tools and your practice management software, under logins you control.
Can they do catch-up and cleanup work?
Yes. Catch-up books are a good first project: the scope is clear and you see the quality of the work within weeks.
How long does it take to hire a bookkeeper?
Most roles are filled in 2 to 3 weeks. You first meet a shortlist of 3 to 5 screened candidates and decide who joins.
What if the hire does not work out?
We replace them at no extra cost during the first two months. Contracts run month to month with 30 days notice.
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Free Staffing Consultation
Tell us about your hiring needs. We show you exactly what a managed remote team looks like for your company, with real salary bands and a shortlist plan.
- Free replacement guarantee on all placements
- Roles filled in 2 to 3 weeks
- Month to month, no annual contracts
Step 1 of 4
What do you need help with?
Pick the closest fit.
Step 3 of 4
How many people do you need?
One more question so the right person picks this up.
Step 4 of 4
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Pick a slot for your free call. We have your details, so if nothing fits, we reply within 24 hours anyway.
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