Yes. A Bookkeeping Assistant categorizes transactions, reconciles bank and credit card accounts, enters bills and invoices, chases unpaid invoices and prepares month-end reports in QuickBooks Online or Xero. Your CPA stays responsible for tax returns and advice.
Below is what a Bookkeeping Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.
Tasks You Can Hand Off
Best for small businesses, agencies and contractors who want clean books every month. Typical work includes:
- Payroll preparation for Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll
- Expense receipt matching
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reports
- Year-end file preparation for your CPA
- Sales tax tracking spreadsheets
They already work in tools like Wave, Bill.com, Xero and Gusto. See the full Bookkeeping Assistant page for every task.
Bookkeeping Assistant Prices
Our current monthly prices for a Bookkeeping Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.
- Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
- Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
- Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
- Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)
A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.
From Order to First Task
- Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
- Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
- Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
- Share access through the vault and give your first tasks
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For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hiring a Virtual Bookkeeper for QuickBooks and Xero: What They Do and What It Costs.