Hire a bookkeeper in Colombia. Shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks.
A bookkeeper or accountant who keeps your books current: payables, receivables, reconciliations and month-end close. We recruit in Colombia, 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
Hiring Bookkeepers in Colombia With Adaptive Teams
Every bookkeeper we place in Colombia goes through the same screening, Deel contract and support as any Adaptive Teams hire. You interview the shortlist and decide who joins.
What a Bookkeeper in Colombia Costs
You agree the salary with your hire. On top comes our staffing fee, a percentage of that salary that goes down as the salary goes up. Type a salary to see the full monthly cost.
| Agreed monthly salary | Staffing fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1,500 | 60% |
| $1,501 to $2,500 | 50% |
| $2,501 to $3,500 | 40% |
| $3,501 to $4,500 | 35% |
| Above $4,500 | 30% |
Volume discounts: 3% for 2 to 4 people, 6% for 5 to 9, 9% for 10 or more. Recruitment only is $4,000 flat per hire.
Total monthly cost
Recruitment, the Deel contract, payroll, HR, a performance manager and the 2-month replacement guarantee are included. Volume discounts from 2 people.
What Your Bookkeeper Does
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank and card reconciliations
- Month-end close support
- Invoicing and collections
- Reports in QuickBooks or Xero
What We Test
- Bookkeeping skills test
- QuickBooks or Xero check
- Background and reference checks
- Recorded video interview
Why Hire in Colombia
- HoursColombia runs on UTC-5 all year: the same as US Eastern in winter and US Central in summer. Your hire works your hours without a night shift.
- EnglishSpanish is the first language. Many professionals in Bogotá, Medellín and Barranquilla work in English every day, and we test spoken and written English in every interview.
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.
Hiring Bookkeepers in Colombia: 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 it cost to hire a bookkeeper in Colombia?
You pay the monthly salary you agree with your hire plus a staffing fee: 60% of the salary up to $1,500, 50% up to $2,500, 40% up to $3,500, 35% up to $4,500 and 30% above that. Use the calculator above to see the total.
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.
Do I need a company in Colombia?
No. Your hire is contracted and paid through Deel, which handles local compliance. You get one invoice from us.
What if the hire does not work out?
We replace them at no extra cost during the first two months.
Which hours will my bookkeeper work?
Colombia runs on UTC-5 all year: the same as US Eastern in winter and US Central in summer. Your hire works your hours without a night shift.
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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
Last step: pick a time
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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