Hire Dedicated Bookkeepers to Keep Your Books Accurate

Hire full-time remote bookkeepers to maintain clean records, reconcile accounts, & support monthly close.
Remote Bookkeeper in Argentina ready for hire through 1840 & Company.

How We Deliver Bookkeeping Outsourcing Globally

We source, vet, and onboard skilled bookkeepers from regions offering the best cost-to-skill ratio.

Bookkeeper-Specific Vetting

Every bookkeeper is pre-vetted for double-entry, reconciliation, and ledger accuracy.

Reduce Bookkeeping Costs

Reduce costs without sacrificing clean books, accurate categorization, or monthly close.

Hire in Under Two Weeks

Vetted bookkeeper candidates shortlisted in 3 to 5 days, hired in under two weeks.

Fully Dedicated to Your Team

No shared resources. Your bookkeeper works exclusively on your ledger and close cycle.

Bookkeeping Tool Expertise

Experienced in QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage to manage your books and ledger upkeep.

Time Zone Alignment

Bookkeepers aligned to your U.S. business hours and monthly reconciliation cycle.
ROLE OVERVIEW

What Bookkeepers Do for Finance Teams

Bookkeepers maintain the accuracy and structure of daily financial records. They ensure transactions are recorded, categorized, and reconciled in real time. This allows finance leaders to focus on reporting, analysis, and strategic planning.

Record Daily Financial Transactions

Bookkeepers record transactions across accounts and categorize them based on the chart of accounts and transaction details. They verify coding accuracy before entries are finalized. This reduces errors that can impact reporting.

Reconcile Bank And Credit Accounts

Bookkeepers reconcile bank and credit accounts against internal records as transactions are recorded. They match transactions to statements and flag discrepancies for review. This ensures balances remain accurate and up to date.

Maintain General Ledger Accuracy

A bookkeeper records transactions across accounts and categorizes them based on the chart of accounts and transaction details. They verify coding accuracy before entries are finalized. This reduces errors that can impact reporting.

Record and Match Payables and Receivables

A bookkeeper records incoming and outgoing payments and matches them to invoices and transactions. This helps catch discrepancies early and keeps the books aligned with actual cash movement.

Prepare Month-End Close Support Data

Bookkeepers finalize transaction records and reconciliations ahead of the month-end close. They ensure entries are complete and matched across accounts. This reduces bottlenecks and keeps the close process on schedule.

WHEN TO OUTSOURCE

When Bookkeeping Outsourcing Makes Sense

Global workforce across 150 countries with finance, tech, sales, and support teams
Outsourcing bookkeepers becomes necessary when transaction entry and reconciliations fall behind. This leads to delayed closes, unmatched transactions, and inconsistent records. Outsourcing a dedicated bookkeeper keeps your books accurate and up to date.

Transaction Backlog Delays Close

Your finance team should be reviewing reports, not entering or fixing transactions. When bookkeeping falls behind, records become incomplete, and close timelines slip. Outsourcing restores consistent transaction flow.

Reconciliation Gaps Keep Appearing

Unmatched transactions and variances appear during account reviews. This stems from inconsistent transaction recording or delayed reconciliation work. Outsourcing ensures accounts are matched and discrepancies are resolved.

Bookkeeping Costs Exceed Value

You are paying $45K to $60K for a local bookkeeper and still dealing with unreconciled accounts and delayed transaction entry. Outsourcing ensures transactions are recorded consistently and financial records stay accurate.

Transaction Volume Breaks Record Consistency

As transaction volume grows, daily entry falls behind, and categorization becomes inconsistent. Outsourcing ensures transactions are recorded on time and categories are applied correctly.

SALARY BENCHMARKS

Bookkeeper Cost and Salary Comparison

See how much you can save by hiring a bookkeeper remotely from cost-effective regions worldwide.

$5,000/month

Average US Salary

$1,200/month*

Average Philippine Salary

76%

Potential savings

$1,400/month*

Average LATAM Salary

72%

Potential savings

VS

Offshore Vs Local Bookkeeper Salaries

Local US Hire Philippines LATAM
Annual Base Salary $60,000 $14,400 $16,800
Payroll Taxes (7.65%-10%) $6,000 $0 $0
Benefits (20%-30%) $12,000 $0 $0
PTO (5%-10%) $3,000 $0 $0
Total Cost $78,000 $14,400 (excluding service fees) $16,800 (excluding service fees)
Savings - $63,600 $61,200

* Salaries shown are based on publicly available data (Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.), showing average rates by role and location. Offshore rates do not include outsourcing provider fees. Please schedule a consultation to receive detailed information tailored to your needs.

LOCATIONS

Where to Source Bookkeepers for Global Finance Teams

Companies commonly outsource bookkeepers to:

MODEL COMPARISON

1840 vs Other Bookkeeping Hiring Approaches

See how we compare to traditional staffing and freelance options.

Freelance Marketplaces

Traditional Staffing Agencies

Engagement Structure

Full-time, dedicated role

Hourly or project-based

Permanent hire or temp placement

Role Ownership

Client-managed, embedded in your team

Independent contractor

Client-managed after placement

Vetting & Screening

Multi-stage vetting + English validation

Self-reported profiles

Resume screening + interviews

Industry & CRM Alignment

Matched by role, industry, and tools

Varies by individual

General experience matching

Commitment & Stability

Long-term role continuity

Often juggling multiple clients

Depends on employee retention

Upfront Fees

None

None

15–30% placement fee typical

Replacement Support

No-cost replacement guarantee

You must rehire yourself

Often additional fees apply

Cost Efficiency

Up to 76% lower than U.S. hiring

Variable hourly rates

High salary + agency fees

Global Talent Access

Nearshore & offshore sourcing

Global, unstructured

Primarily local markets

Scalability

Build one role or entire team

Difficult to standardize

Slower hiring cycles

How It Works

Hire Bookkeepers in 3 Simple Steps

Define Your Bookkeeping Requirements

Tell us your accounting software, transaction volume across AR, AP, and reconciliations, and your reporting cadence. We use this to assess historical gaps and define how your books should be structured before sourcing begins.

Review Vetted Bookkeeper Candidates

You receive a shortlist of candidates tested on real categorization, discrepancy handling, and month-end close accuracy. Each is matched to your accounting system and transaction complexity for immediate impact.

Hire and Onboard Your CPA

We handle compliance and payroll while you integrate the bookkeeper into your systems and workflows. Within two weeks, they begin reconciling accounts, organizing transactions, and producing reliable financials.

A Zero-Risk Way to Hire a Bookkeeper

No Upfront Fees

We source, vet, and present candidates before you pay.

Interview First

Meet and approve candidates before they join your team.

Free Replacements

If a hire doesn’t work out, we replace them at no cost.

Payroll & Compliance

We manage international payroll and employment compliance.

Top-rated by Clutch

We’re proud to be named by Clutch as a trusted leader in outsourcing.

Clutch Top BPO Award
Clutch Top Inbound Appointment Setting Company Award
Clutch Award for Top Call Centers

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