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Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant

Our bookkeeping virtual assistants handle invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting so you can focus on growing your business with confidence in your numbers.

MyOutDesk Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant
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RingCentral
Medium
Brightstar
Zillow Group
Sierra Interactive
Belami
Infiniti
TechRadar
RingCentral
Medium
Brightstar
Zillow Group
Sierra Interactive
Belami
Infiniti
TechRadar
Why Bookkeeping VAs

Keep Your Books Accurate Without The Overhead

Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every healthy business, but it's tedious, time-consuming, and easy to fall behind on. When your books aren't current, you lose visibility into cash flow and financial performance.

Our bookkeeping virtual assistants handle accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, payroll, expense tracking, financial reporting, and tax preparation support, keeping your finances organized and up to date at all times.

MyOutDesk bookkeeping VAs are carefully vetted and experienced with platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, and FreshBooks, saving you up to 70% compared to hiring an in-house bookkeeper.

What We Handle

What A Bookkeeping Virtual Assistant Can Do For You

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Keep your cash flow healthy with accurate tracking of money coming in and going out.

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Bank Reconciliation

Ensure your books match your bank records with regular, accurate reconciliations.

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Invoicing & Billing

Create and send professional invoices on time to maintain healthy cash flow.

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Expense Tracking

Monitor and categorize every business expense for better financial visibility.

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Payroll Processing

Keep your team paid accurately and on time with reliable payroll support.

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Financial Reporting

Get clear, accurate financial reports that help you make informed business decisions.

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Tax Preparation Support

Stay organized and prepared for tax season with year-round bookkeeping discipline.

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Enterprise-Grade Security
Security & Compliance

Your data is protected by enterprise-grade security

Every MyOutDesk virtual professional operates within a security framework built for the world's most regulated industries. From SOC 2 certified operations to CIS Level 2 hardened devices, we go beyond industry standards.

SOC 2 Type I Certified

Verified controls for enterprise security

CIS Level 2 Hardened Devices

MyOutDesk managed endpoints secured to CIS Benchmark standards

HIPAA Compliant

Safeguards for protected health information

PCI-DSS Compliant

Payment card data handled with certified controls

See the Difference

How We Compare

Feature Full-Time Hire Freelancer / Marketplace MyOutDesk
Time to hire 4–8 weeks 1–2 weeks As little as 1 week
Screening You run it Self-reported 6-stage vetting, 0.7% pass rate
Education You verify Unverified College degree required
Dedicated to you Yes Rarely Yes, full-time
Cost structure Salary + benefits + overhead Hourly, unpredictable Flat monthly rate, all-inclusive
If it doesn't work out Start over Start over We rematch at no extra cost
Oversight tools You provide None Productivity tracking included
Legal entity (US & PH) N/A No Yes
SOC 2 compliance Your responsibility No Third-party audited
HIPAA verified Your responsibility No Yes
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FAQ

Common questions

How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeping virtual assistant?

With MyOutDesk, you can save up to 70% compared to hiring an in-house bookkeeper. We handle all recruiting, background checks, payroll, and benefits so you can get professional bookkeeping support without the overhead.

What tasks can a bookkeeping virtual assistant handle?

Our bookkeeping VAs handle accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, invoicing and billing, expense tracking, payroll processing, financial reporting, and tax preparation support for your CPA. They work within your existing accounting software and follow your processes.

What accounting software can your VAs work with?

Our bookkeeping virtual assistants have experience with major platforms including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave, Sage, and Zoho Books. For payroll, they work with Gusto, ADP, Paychex, and QuickBooks Payroll. They can also work with expense tools like Dext, Hubdoc, and Bill.com.

Can a bookkeeping VA handle payroll?

Yes. Our bookkeeping VAs can process payroll runs, enter employee hours, track PTO, generate pay stubs, and maintain payroll records using platforms like Gusto, ADP, Paychex, or QuickBooks Payroll. Pay rate changes and other decisions remain with your team.

Can a bookkeeping VA prepare my taxes?

Our VAs provide tax preparation support by organizing your financial records, categorizing deductible expenses, generating 1099 reports, and preparing workpapers and schedules for your CPA or tax preparer. They do not file taxes or provide tax advice.

What about data security and financial information?

We take data security seriously. All MyOutDesk virtual assistants go through thorough background checks, sign NDAs, and follow strict data handling protocols. We support your existing security requirements so you can trust your financial data is handled responsibly.

Can a bookkeeping VA support multiple businesses or entities?

Yes. Many of our clients have their bookkeeping VA manage books for multiple entities, locations, or business lines. Your VA can maintain separate charts of accounts and generate reports for each.

Will my bookkeeping virtual assistant be dedicated or shared?

All of our virtual assistants are dedicated to a single client. Your VA will learn your chart of accounts, your workflows, and your specific processes to deliver consistent, reliable bookkeeping support.

How quickly can we get started?

We can onboard a bookkeeping virtual assistant in as little as 7 days. We just need to understand your accounting software, transaction volume, and processes to match you with the right VA.

Can I bring my own non-disclosure agreement (NDA)?

Yes, we are happy to work with you to get an NDA between your virtual assistant and your company signed. We also provide a default NDA that protects all our clients.