Remote Finance & Accounting roles
Hire a dedicated Offshore Bookkeeper from the Philippines
Get a top-tier Bookkeeper for a fraction of your local hiring costs. GoTeam finds and vets the right talent for you, equips them with AI, and handles any admin required. They maintain your full set of books, inside your software, so every account stays reconciled and current.
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Your books don't just recordwhat happened. They shape everything that follows.
When your books are right, your close goes smoothly, your reports add up, and tax season comes and goes without surprises. When they're not, things pile up: a bank account that hasn't been reconciled in weeks, an invoice recorded to the wrong account, a vendor payment that went out twice. None of these are big on their own. But left alone, they compound.
Which is why it takes consistent, careful work to keep them right: categorizing every transaction to the right account, reconciling bank and credit card statements, tracking what's owed and due, and ensuring everything is documented, balanced, and current at the end of every period.
The kind of work a GoTeam Bookkeeper is built for. They maintain your full set of books, from the Philippines, as a permanent part of your team. They learn your chart of accounts, your processes, and the deadlines you work to. Then deliver it right, day after day, so the people who depend on your numbers can trust what they're looking at.
What our Bookkeepers
are accountable for
Most offshore hires are measured by hours. At GoTeam, our Bookkeepers are measured by outcomes, set as clear objectives and tracked as results. Here are the three they own.
Objective 1
Recording every transaction accurately, every day
- Categorizing each entry to the correct account and maintaining a clean, current general ledger
- Catching duplicates, miscoded expenses, and missing receipts before they have time to compound
- Delivering work to a standard that keeps corrections and rework to a minimum
Objective 2
Keeping every account reconciled and current
- Reconciling every bank, credit card, and balance sheet account by period-end
- Clearing outstanding items as they arise so they don't build into a backlog that delays the close
- Matching every balance to its source, so the numbers your accountant or controller works from are verified
Objective 3
Delivering books that are ready before the close starts
- Compiling all reconciliation workpapers and supporting records into an organized package before the close begins
- Handing off a reconciled, documented set of books at the end of every period, structured to the standard your review process requires
- Identifying entries or balances that need a judgment call or sign-off, and raising them early to keep the close on schedule
Powered by OKRx, our AI-powered execution system. OKRx sets your Bookkeeper's 90-day targets and tracks them daily on a live scoreboard, so the outcomes that matter to you are the ones they're working toward.
How our Bookkeepers keep every recordaccurate and every account current
Every GoTeam Bookkeeper works with a library of Claude Skills we designed for day-to-day bookkeeping, and our suite of AI tools. With these, categorizing transactions, matching entries and reconciling accounts take a fraction of the time, so your Bookkeeper covers more ground and focuses on the judgment calls that need a human.
Here's each Claude skill at work:
Transaction categorization
The more transactions a business generates, the easier it is for entries to end up in the wrong account. So your Bookkeeper categorizes each entry with Claude, which learns your chart of accounts and flags the exceptions that need a human decision.
Error and duplicate detection
A duplicate entry or an unusual amount can sit unnoticed for weeks. And when that happens, your reconciliation and your reports carry the error forward. So your Bookkeeper runs a check with Claude before each period closes, scanning for duplicates, outliers, and anything that breaks pattern.
Receipt and document matching
Every entry in the ledger needs documentation behind it: a receipt, an invoice, a statement. And the longer that documentation goes unmatched, the harder it is to close on time. So your Bookkeeper matches documentation with Claude, pairing each receipt and invoice to its corresponding entry as the work happens.
Bank reconciliation
The value in reconciling bank and credit card statements isn't in matching every line. It's in catching what doesn't match. So your Bookkeeper reconciles accounts with Claude, matching transactions automatically and identifying discrepancies that need a closer look.
AP and AR tracking
Both sides of what's owed need consistent tracking: the invoices you need to pay and the payments you need to collect. Lose track of either one, and cash flow feels it. So your Bookkeeper monitors both with Claude, highlighting anything overdue and keeping a clear view of where every open item stands.
Close preparation
A close only goes smoothly when everything behind it is already in order. Anything missing or unreconciled delays the timeline. So your Bookkeeper prepares for the close with Claude, tracking what's been completed, marking what's still outstanding, and compiling the documentation required for a clean handoff.
What this means for your books, and your bottom line
With AI handling the repetitive work, your GoTeam Bookkeeper doesn't just do the same job faster. They deliver more, at a higher standard, and at a lower cost to you.
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Speak with our team→Your tools, your standards, your way of working
Your GoTeam Bookkeeper isn't someone you have to rebuild your process around. They work in the software you already use, and to the standards you already work to. From day one, they match how your bookkeeping runs.
Your tools
The accounting software your team works in, QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, Sage, FreshBooks, Bill.com, and Excel, is software your Bookkeeper already knows. Which means they pick up your chart of accounts, your templates, and your workflows fast. There's no training needed and no change to how your team operates.
Your standards
Every GoTeam Bookkeeper is screened against US GAAP, from proper transaction categorization and double-entry recording to reconciliation practices and period-end documentation. And equally familiar with Australian Accounting Standards, from IFRS to ATO compliance and BAS reporting, if you operate there. Whichever framework your books are held to, they know how to work within it.
You lead them.
We handle the rest.
Your Bookkeeper is a dedicated member of your team. You set their priorities, include them in your meetings, and direct their work like any other member of your staff. Everything else, the hiring, the admin, the equipment, the security, is handled by us. So you get a Bookkeeper on par with the best you'd find locally, without the cost and overhead of employing them directly.
Setup
Because we handle the recruiting, vetting, equipment, and IT before they start, your Bookkeeper is ready to dive straight into work in two weeks, unlike the months it takes to hire the same role locally. And we don't just hand them over. We work alongside you to settle them fully into your team over their first 90 days, so they understand your account structure, your reconciliation process, and the rhythm your bookkeeping runs on.
Security
A Bookkeeper handles sensitive financial data every day: bank statements, vendor payment details, customer records and your full transaction history. So we monitor their systems, manage their access, and secure their devices with endpoint and data-loss protection. For highly confidential work, we even place your Bookkeeper in a secure GoTeam-managed office in Cebu.
Frequently asked questions
What does a GoTeam Bookkeeper do?
A GoTeam Bookkeeper maintains your full set of books: recording and categorizing transactions, reconciling bank and credit card accounts, tracking payables and receivables, and making sure everything is documented, balanced, and current at the end of every period. They’re far more than a data entry resource. They’re an experienced bookkeeping professional who takes responsibility for keeping your books right day after day, so the people who depend on your numbers can trust what they’re looking at.
What's the difference between a Bookkeeper and an Accountant?
A Bookkeeper records and categorizes transactions, reconciles accounts, and maintains the books so they’re accurate and current. An Accountant works at the general ledger level, running the full accounting cycle through to financial reporting. For a deeper look at how the two roles differ and where they overlap, our dedicated Accountant page covers everything you need to know.
What accounting software do GoTeam Bookkeepers work in?
GoTeam Bookkeepers are experienced across the major accounting platforms, including QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB, Sage, FreshBooks, Bill.com, and Excel. And if your business runs on a larger platform like NetSuite or Sage Intacct, we can match you with a Bookkeeper who has experience there too. We also match for document capture tools like Dext and Hubdoc, if your workflow uses them. Whichever software you use, they pick up your chart of accounts, your templates, and your workflows from day one.
What accounting standards do GoTeam Bookkeepers work to?
Every GoTeam Bookkeeper is screened against US GAAP, from proper transaction categorization and double-entry recording to reconciliation practices and period-end documentation. And equally familiar with Australian Accounting Standards, from IFRS to ATO compliance and BAS reporting, if you operate there. Whichever framework your books are held to, they know how to work within it.
How experienced are GoTeam Bookkeepers?
GoTeam hires from the top 3% of bookkeeping talent in the Philippines, so each Bookkeeper comes to you with hands-on experience maintaining full sets of books end to end, and screened for accuracy, attention to detail, and proficiency in the platforms you use. You get someone ready to take responsibility for your books from day one.
Do GoTeam Bookkeepers hold CPA or other certifications?
Most Bookkeeper roles don’t require a CPA, and we don’t position it as standard at this level. That said, GoTeam’s broader finance talent pool includes close to 300 CPA-qualified professionals, all holding a Philippine CPA, a rigorous, nationally administered license with pass rates between 20% and 35%. If your role calls for it, or if you need someone who can grow into a more senior accounting position over time, let our team know and we’ll match you accordingly.
What's the difference between a Bookkeeper and an AP or AR Specialist?
Breadth versus depth. An AP Specialist owns the payables cycle: processing invoices, managing vendor payments, and handling approvals. An AR Specialist owns the receivables cycle: sending invoices, tracking collections, and following up on overdue balances. A Bookkeeper touches both as part of maintaining the full set of books, alongside bank reconciliation, transaction categorization, and period-end documentation. The specialists go deeper into one ledger. The Bookkeeper covers all of them. Which one you need depends on whether your gap is in one specific area or across your books as a whole.
Is the Bookkeeper I hire with GoTeam fully dedicated to us?
Yes. Your GoTeam Bookkeeper works only for you, as a permanent part of your team. You set their priorities and direct their work, while we handle everything that comes with employing them, from recruiting and equipment to IT and admin.
How quickly can a GoTeam Bookkeeper start?
We handle the recruiting, vetting, and setup, so your Bookkeeper can be ready in as little as two weeks. Exactly how fast depends on how specialized the role is, which we’ll map out with you on our first call.
Do GoTeam Bookkeepers work in my time zone?
Yes. Your Bookkeeper works your hours, in your time zone, so they’re online when your team is for real-time collaboration, live questions, and same-day answers.
What's the difference between hiring a dedicated Bookkeeper and using a bookkeeping service?
A bookkeeping service assigns your books to a rotating team or a shared pool. You send your data, they process it, and you get a deliverable back. A dedicated GoTeam Bookkeeper is different. They work only for you, inside your software, following your processes, as a permanent part of your team. You direct their work, set their priorities, and build the kind of continuity you can’t get from a service that rotates who touches your books. The trade-off is that a service requires less management from you, while a dedicated Bookkeeper requires more involvement but gives you more control, more consistency, and someone who actually knows your business.
Can GoTeam support accounting firms or multi-client bookkeeping?
Yes. We already work with accounting firms and multi-client practices across the US and Australia, providing them with Bookkeepers who handle the day-to-day bookkeeping for their client accounts. So if you’re keeping books for multiple clients, we can staff for that.
Can my Bookkeeper also handle payroll?
Yes. Your GoTeam Bookkeeper can process pay runs, track leave and deductions, and maintain payroll records alongside their bookkeeping responsibilities if you’re a small to mid-sized business. But if your payroll is more complex, with multi-state filings, union requirements, or a larger headcount, a dedicated Payroll Operations Specialist is likely a better fit. Either way, we’ll help you work out what’s the best setup for your business on our first call.
How does GoTeam keep financial data secure?
We treat your financial data exactly as we’d treat our own. Access is tightly controlled, devices are secured with endpoint and data-loss protection, and for highly confidential work, your Bookkeeper can even work from a secure GoTeam-managed office in Cebu.
How does a GoTeam Bookkeeper keep the books accurate?
Every step of the bookkeeping process is checked twice. Your Bookkeeper first uses Claude to categorize transactions, match entries, reconcile accounts, and catch anything that doesn’t add up. Then reviews what Claude finds, applies the judgment only a human can, and delivers a clean set of books. There are two passes on everything, one by AI and one by a professional who knows what to look for.
What's the difference between a Bookkeeper and a BAS Agent?
A Bookkeeper records your transactions, reconciles your accounts, and maintains your books day to day. A BAS Agent is a professional registered with the Tax Practitioners Board in Australia, authorized to prepare and lodge Business Activity Statements on behalf of clients for a fee. Many businesses lodge their own BAS directly with the ATO, while others use a registered BAS Agent or tax agent to lodge on their behalf. GoTeam Bookkeepers keep your records accurate and current — including GST coding, bank reconciliations, and PAYG withholding records — so the figures behind your BAS are right whether you lodge it yourself or your agent does.
What if the Bookkeeper I hire with GoTeam isn't the right fit?
Your satisfaction is what we’re measured on, so if your Bookkeeper isn’t a fit, we’ll replace them at no extra cost. We’re here to get you the right person at the right cost, not just anyone who can do the job.
Need more than a Bookkeeper?
Whatever your finance and accounting team needs, we can fill it with trusted GoTeam specialists who are screened, trained in AI, and managed just like your Bookkeeper.
Start with the role you need most.
Add the rest as you grow.
Let's find your Bookkeeper
One call is all it takes to start. Tell us how you manage your books, and we'll match you with the right person and walk you through the cost and the timeline to get them on your team.