What to Expect When You Outsource Your Bookkeeping
Letting go of your books can feel like a big deal-but it doesn’t have to be.
Outsourcing your bookkeeping means handing the stress, mess, and guesswork over to professionals so you can focus on growing your business.
If you’ve ever asked, “What actually happens when I outsource my bookkeeping?” – this blog gives you a clear, no-fluff answer.
What Does It Mean to “Outsource” Bookkeeping?
Outsourced bookkeeping means that instead of hiring a full-time (or part-time) bookkeeper in-house, you work with an external provider like RemoteBooksOnline.
You get the same service-bank reconciliations, financial reports, CPA oversight-without:
- Payroll and hiring costs
- Sick days or staff turnover
- Training new employees
- Risk of inconsistent or incomplete records
We work in the background while you run your business.
What’s Included in Outsourced Bookkeeping?
At RemoteBooksOnline, outsourced bookkeeping includes:
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Expense and income categorization
- Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports
- CPA review of all reports
- Year-end tax prep assistance
- Optional catch-up bookkeeping if your books are behind
- Optional payroll or custom reporting add-ons
It’s everything a great bookkeeper would do-just not in your office.
What the Onboarding Process Looks Like
Here’s how we make it simple:
- We schedule a kickoff call to understand your business
- You securely upload bank statements or QuickBooks access
- We clean up or catch up your books if needed
- You get CPA-reviewed reports every month
- You check your books in real time via QuickBooks or PDF
It usually takes less than 5 business days to get you up and running.
Real Example: Franchise Owner Who Outsourced After Burnout
David owns 3 gym franchises in Texas. His part-time in-house bookkeeper quit, and he tried doing it himself for 3 months. Result?
- 2 missed payrolls
- Overstated revenue due to incorrect categorization
- A $3,000 CPA cleanup bill
After switching to RemoteBooksOnline:
- All books were caught up within 2 weeks
- He got weekly and monthly reports like clockwork
- His CPA fees dropped by 40%
- He never touched another spreadsheet
What If I’m Behind on My Books?
That’s exactly what we’re built for.
Our catch-up bookkeeping service:
- Brings you current (whether you’re 3 months or 3 years behind)
- Fixes errors in QuickBooks or your chart of accounts
- Delivers CPA-ready reports
- Transitions you smoothly into monthly service
Don’t wait for tax time. The sooner you start, the faster the stress disappears.
FAQs About Outsourcing Bookkeeping
Will I lose control of my finances?
No. You get more visibility-not less. You’ll receive regular reports, and you can log in to view your books anytime.
Is it secure?
Yes. All data transfers are encrypted and backed by secure platforms like QuickBooks Online.
Do I have to use QuickBooks?
No-we’ll set it up for you if needed. Our QuickBooks bookkeeping team can handle setup, cleanup, and ongoing support.
What if I’ve never used a bookkeeper before?
Perfect. We specialize in first-time bookkeeping setups and explain everything in plain English.
Final Thought
Outsourcing your bookkeeping isn’t about giving up control-it’s about gaining back your time, reducing your stress, and getting books you can finally trust.
Ready to hand off your books to a team you can count on? Request your quote now.
Whether you’ve never had a bookkeeper or you’re switching from in-house, our monthly bookkeeping service gives you consistency, clarity, and CPA-reviewed accuracy.
If you’re behind, don’t worry-catch-up bookkeeping is included to bring your books current. We also offer QuickBooks bookkeeping if you already have an account that needs fixing.
