CPA virtual bookkeeper support: What You Get and What It Costs

Bookkeeping Assistant: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $320 a month.

CPA virtual bookkeeper support is one of the most common requests we get from business owners. Here is what the work involves, the role that handles it and our real prices. They work your US business hours in your time zone, on a month-to-month package.

What a Bookkeeping Assistant Does

Best for small businesses, agencies and contractors who want clean books every month. Typical work includes:

  • Sales tax tracking spreadsheets
  • Transaction categorization and bank reconciliation
  • Invoicing, payment reminders and collections
  • Bill pay preparation and vendor records
  • Payroll preparation for Gusto, ADP or QuickBooks Payroll

They already work in tools like Expensify, FreshBooks, ADP and QuickBooks Online. 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.

How to Hire in Four Steps

  • 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

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hiring a Virtual Bookkeeper for QuickBooks and Xero: What They Do and What It Costs.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does a Bookkeeping Assistant cost?

Bookkeeping Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Can I change or cancel my package?

Yes. Monthly packages renew month to month. Upgrade, downgrade or cancel any time before your next invoice. Prepaid terms are cheaper and can be upgraded at any time.

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