Virtual Bookkeeping: How to Hire the Best Bookkeeper Online
What Is Virtual Bookkeeping (And Why You Might Need It)
A virtual bookkeeper handles your books remotely.
What do they do?
They can be down the street or across the country. It doesn’t matter, because either way, they have anytime, anywhere to access your Quickbooks file!
- They categorize transactions.
- They reconcile all bank and credit card transactions.
- They prepare financial statements.
- Bottom line, they keep everything organized—without being in your office.
- It’s like having a full-time bookkeeper, at a part-time cost.
Why does small business bookkeeping matter?
Because every business needs accurate books.
Without this, tax season is stressful.
And you can’t make smart money decisions.
If your books are messy, behind, or eating up your time—
A virtual bookkeeper can help.
Signs you’re ready to hire an online bookkeeping service, or virtual bookkeeper:
👉 You’re spending hours on bookkeeping yourself
👉 Your financial records are out of date
👉 Last tax season was a nightmare
👉 You’re not sure how much profit you’re actually making
Virtual bookkeeping keeps you focused on running your business—not your books and they provide accurate up to date bookeeeping for clients across the country.
How to hire a Small Business Bookkeeping Service:
- What specific services are included: in your standard package, and what are considered add-ons?
- What level of experience: do your bookkeepers have, and do you have specific experience with businesses in my industry?
- Do you have a specific certifications: like Certified Bookeeper (CB) or knowledge of specific software like QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks?
- What bookkeeping software do you use, and is it compatible with my existence systems?
- How often will I receive financial reports, and what types of reports do you provide?
- What is fee structure: hourly, flat flee, or monthly retainer?
- Can you provide references: from current or past clients?
Anyway, I have a few openings on my calendar this week and next.
- If you’re behind on bookkeeping or need QuickBooks help, you can book a 10-minute phone meeting.
- In this free phone call we will:
- Discuss your current situation
- Answer your questions
- Discover ways to streamline your process
- Provide support