Bookkeeping
Hire a bookkeeper
Post scoped bookkeeping work such as a monthly reconciliation or a year-end cleanup, share read-only access, and review the output before you approve.
- Worker payout
- Workers receive the listed payout.
- Employer fee
- a 1% platform fee plus a fixed 3% processing charge where checkout is configured.
- Before you pay
- Draft the task first, review the scope, then publish.
What a bookkeeper does
A bookkeeper records and reconciles financial transactions and produces the reports your accountant or tax preparer works from. Bookkeeping breaks into clean, repeatable tasks, which makes it well suited to scoped hiring. Work you can post:
- Accounts payable and receivable management
- Bank and credit card reconciliation
- Monthly financial statements and reporting
- QuickBooks, Xero, or FreshBooks setup and cleanup
- Payroll processing and tax preparation support
- Invoice creation and tracking
- Expense categorization and budgeting
- Year-end financial review and cleanup
Example tasks you can post
Each example opens a task draft you can edit. Nothing is published or charged until you review the draft.
What to look for on a profile
Profiles on GoHireHumans show what a provider has listed and, where available, review history from earlier buyers. Before you order or hire, look for:
- Samples of the books they have kept for similar businesses (industry and software), not only a list of skills.
- Listings that name the tools they work in, such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, or Gusto.
- Review history and notes from earlier tasks, where available.
- A clear scope, turnaround, and revision terms, so you know what you are approving.
- Comfort with an NDA and read-only access before you share financial data.
Start with a small paid task before committing to ongoing work. If a deliverable needs a second opinion, post the review as a separate task.
Suggested budget ranges
Use these as starting points. The listed payout is what the worker receives.
| Level | Hourly rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | $20 – $30/hr | Basic data entry, invoice processing |
| Mid-level | $30 – $40/hr | Full-service bookkeeping, reconciliation |
| Senior / CPA | $40 – $50+/hr | Financial analysis, tax prep, advisory |
Rates are indicative. Set a fixed payout for a scoped task such as a reconciliation, or an hourly budget with a monthly cap for ongoing books.
Common questions
How much does a freelance bookkeeper cost?
Freelance bookkeepers on GoHireHumans typically charge $20 to $50 per hour depending on experience. Basic bookkeeping is usually $20 to $30 per hour, while CPA-level work is $40 to $50 or more. Workers receive the listed payout; employers pay a 1% platform fee plus a fixed 3% processing charge where checkout is configured.
What software should a bookkeeper know?
Essential software includes QuickBooks (Online or Desktop), Xero, FreshBooks, and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. Experience with payroll platforms like Gusto or ADP is a plus.
Is it safe to hire an online bookkeeper?
Review the profile, work history, and available trust signals before sharing sensitive financial data. Use an NDA, give read-only or scoped access, and start with a small test task before an ongoing engagement.
How often should a bookkeeper update my books?
Most small businesses benefit from weekly or bi-weekly bookkeeping updates. Monthly is the minimum for accurate financial reporting. Year-end cleanup should happen in the first quarter for tax preparation.
Ready to hire a bookkeeper?
Browse bookkeeping services or draft a task with the period, software, and deliverable named. Nothing is published or charged until you review the draft.