Hire Bookkeepers
Bookkeepers keep transactions clean and categorized so your financials are always ready. Our LATAM bookkeepers work in your accounting stack daily.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$74,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$20,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 73%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a bookkeeper does
Hire remote bookkeepers from Latin America.
- Record and categorize daily transactions
- Reconcile bank, credit card and merchant accounts
- Manage invoicing, bill entry and payment runs
- Maintain accurate ledgers and supporting documentation
- Prepare monthly summary reports
- Coordinate with your accountant and tax preparer
Core skills we test for
- Bookkeeping fundamentals
- Bank reconciliation
- AP/AR processing
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Accuracy and organization
- Cloud accounting software
Tools they work in
Hiring bookkeepers, answered
How quickly can I hire a bookkeeper?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote bookkeeper from Latin America cost?
Most of our bookkeepers are paid around $20,000 a year, versus roughly $74,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 73% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet bookkeepers?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your bookkeeper?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.