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Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistant Services
A finance and accounting virtual assistant is a remote professional who keeps your books, payables, receivables, payroll, and financial reports accurate and on schedule. VA MASTERS recruits dedicated Filipino finance and accounting virtual assistants for 27 specific roles, each tested on the real tasks of that role.
This page lists every finance and accounting role we recruit for, with hourly rates, monthly costs, and our own 2026 hiring data. Not sure which role you need? Book a free discovery call and our recruitment team will map your finance workload to the right profile.
Last updated: September 2026. Rates and data on this page are reviewed every quarter.
Key Facts (September 2026)
- Rates: $6.50 to $17 per hour, depending on the role (27 roles listed below).
- Monthly cost: about $520 to $1,360 part-time (80 hours) or $1,040 to $2,720 full-time (160 hours).
- Savings: 65% to 80% below the U.S. median wage for accountants and auditors ($40.23/hr, BLS May 2025), before benefits.
- Demand: finance work appears in 5.9% of VA roles opened in February to August 2026 and makes up 3.9% of all VA work (VA MASTERS data).
- AI: only 5.3% of finance VA roles required AI skills, the lowest of any category and far below the 26.4% average (VA MASTERS data).
- Selectivity: 1 hire for every 708 applications across VA MASTERS roles (102,677 applications, 145 hires, April 2025 to April 2026).
- Start: no setup fee and no recruitment fee. First candidates usually within 2 business days.
What Does a Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistant Do?
A finance VA keeps your numbers current so you can make decisions on real data. Most roles combine several of these areas.
- Bookkeeping: categorizing transactions and reconciling bank and card accounts.
- Payables: collecting bills, routing approvals, and scheduling payments.
- Receivables: sending invoices, chasing late payments, and applying cash.
- Payroll: timesheets, payroll runs, and payroll reports.
- Expenses: receipts, card transactions, and expense policies.
- Reporting: monthly P&L, cash flow, budgets, and forecasts.
- Accountant support: organized records for tax season and audits.
Read more in our guide to delegating financial tasks to a virtual assistant. Related roles live on other hubs, such as mortgage loan processing VAs and KPI dashboard VAs.
All Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistant Roles and Rates
Every role below has its own page with tasks, tools, and details. Rates are hourly and follow our published pricing by role category.
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Tax Support
Specialists who keep your books clean, reconciled, and ready for your accountant, in the software you already use.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting Virtual Assistant | Journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close support, and financial statements | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Bookkeeping VA | Transaction categorization, bank reconciliations, receipts, and monthly reports | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| QuickBooks & Xero VA | Full bookkeeping cycle in QuickBooks Online or Xero | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Xero Advanced Specialist VA | Multi-entity Xero setups, tracking categories, and add-on integrations | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| FreshBooks VA | Invoicing, expenses, time tracking, and reports in FreshBooks | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Wave Accounting VA | Bookkeeping, invoicing, and receipts for small businesses on Wave | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Sage Accounting VA | Sage ledgers, reconciliations, and reporting | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Tax Preparation VA | Document collection, organizing records, and prep support for your tax professional | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Audit Preparation VA | Audit schedules, supporting documents, and PBC request lists | $7.50 - $14/hr |
Payables, Receivables, Billing & Payroll
Day-to-day money movement handled on schedule: bills paid, invoices chased, expenses coded, and people paid correctly.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Payable VA | Invoice intake, approvals, vendor records, and payment runs | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Accounts Receivable & Collections VA | Invoicing, payment follow-up, aging reports, and cash application | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Billing & Collections VA | Recurring billing, failed payments, reminders, and customer billing questions | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Payroll VA | Timesheets, payroll runs, deductions, and payroll reports | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Gusto Payroll VA | Gusto onboarding, payroll runs, benefits, and contractor payments | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| BILL VA | Bill.com payables, approvals, receivables, and sync with your ledger | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Expensify VA | Receipt capture, expense reports, policies, and approvals | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Ramp & Brex VA | Corporate card controls, receipt matching, and spend reports | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Stripe Payment Operations VA | Payouts, disputes, refunds, subscriptions, and Stripe reconciliation | $7.50 - $14/hr |
Finance Leadership, Planning & Analysis
Senior remote support for founders and finance leaders who need reporting, forecasts, and controls, not only data entry.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Controller VA | Month-end close, controls, reconciliations review, and management reporting | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Virtual CFO Support VA | Finance operations, board and investor reporting prep, and cash tracking for a CFO | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Financial Reporting VA | P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI reports on a fixed schedule | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| FP&A VA | Budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial models | $9.50 - $17/hr |
| Pricing Analyst VA | Competitor pricing research, margin analysis, and price change modeling | $9.50 - $17/hr |
| Revenue Operations (RevOps) VA | Sales, marketing, and billing data aligned into one revenue view | $6.50 - $10/hr |
ERP Systems
System specialists for businesses that have outgrown basic accounting software.
| Role | What they handle | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| NetSuite VA | NetSuite transactions, saved searches, reports, and record maintenance | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| Odoo VA | Odoo accounting, inventory, and sales modules | $7.50 - $14/hr |
| SAP Specialist VA | SAP data entry, master data, and standard finance reports | $7.50 - $14/hr |
Finance VAs in Action
How Much Does a Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistant Cost in 2026?
A finance & accounting virtual assistant from VA MASTERS costs $6.50 to $17 per hour. That is roughly $1,040 to $2,720 per month full-time, or about half that for the most common 80-hour part-time role.
| Role category | Hourly rate | Part-time (80 hrs/month) | Full-time (160 hrs/month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Accounting | $7.50 - $14/hr | $600 - $1,120 | $1,200 - $2,240 |
| Data Science, Analytics & Software Eng. | $9.50 - $17/hr | $760 - $1,360 | $1,520 - $2,720 |
| Administrative & Operations Support | $6.50 - $10/hr | $520 - $800 | $1,040 - $1,600 |
For comparison, the U.S. median wage for accountants and auditors is $40.23 per hour ($83,680 per year), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). On wages alone, that puts a VA MASTERS finance & accounting VA 65% to 80% lower, before you count benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, and recruiting costs.
Without a Finance VA
- Books months behind and reconciled at tax time
- Late invoices and slow collections
- Receipts lost and expenses uncoded
- Your accountant billing hours for cleanup
With VA MASTERS
- Books reconciled every month
- Invoices sent and followed up on schedule
- Monthly reports you can act on
- Up to 80% savings compared to a local accountant
Need exact numbers for your case? See our bookkeeper VA cost breakdown, accounting outsourcing cost guide, or use our savings calculators.
I have hired two virtual assistants from VA Masters: one of them is helping me with video editing, and one with bookkeeping. As a solopreneur, it is extremely helpful to be able to delegate tasks to trusted assistants so that I can be free to do what matters the most. They've been competent, attentive, and professional.
Finance VA Hiring Data (2026)
These figures come from VA MASTERS' own recruitment records for roles tagged as finance work.
| Metric | Finance & Accounting | All VA roles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of VA roles that include this work | 5.9% | n/a | What businesses outsource |
| Share of all VA work | 3.9% | 100% | What businesses outsource |
| Roles that require AI skills | 5.3% (lowest) | 26.4% | AI in job requirements |
| Median days to fill a role | n/a | 15 | What businesses outsource |
| Applications per hire | n/a | 708 | Hiring funnel |
| Signed agreement to onboarding meeting | n/a | 2 days (median) | Hiring timeline |
Methodology: Role and AI figures cover 323 roles opened by 253 companies between February and August 2026 (322 with a full job description). Time-to-fill covers roles opened January 2025 to August 2026 with a recorded close, measured from role opening to hire. Funnel and skill-test figures cover April 20, 2025 to April 19, 2026. Pricing follows VA MASTERS' rate card by role category.
What the data means for you
Finance clients ask for accuracy and software experience far more than AI. That makes a hands-on software test the most important part of hiring: we check reconciliations and entries in your actual platform, not general knowledge.
Bookkeeper, Accountant, Controller, or Analyst?
Match the role to the level of finance work, not only the software. Our data shows specific role titles attract better-matched candidates than generic postings (role definition study).
| Your situation | Best fit | Start here |
|---|---|---|
| Books are behind and you use QuickBooks or Xero | Bookkeeper | QuickBooks & Xero VA |
| You need month-end close and statements | Accounting VA | Accounting Virtual Assistant |
| Bills and invoices pile up | AP or AR specialist | Accounts Payable VA or Accounts Receivable VA |
| Payroll takes a day every cycle | Payroll specialist | Payroll VA |
| You need controls and management reports | Controller support | Financial Controller VA |
| You need budgets, forecasts, and models | Analyst | FP&A VA |
Pro Tip
Ask your accountant which tasks they spend the most billable time cleaning up. Those tasks are usually the best first job for a finance VA.
AI Skills in 2026 and Beyond
Finance is the least AI-driven VA category, and that is by design. In our February to August 2026 data, only 5.3% of finance roles required AI skills, compared with 26.4% across all roles (full report). Clients hire finance VAs for accuracy and control first.
| Where AI shows up | What it looks like for a finance VA |
|---|---|
| Bank feeds | Auto-categorization in QuickBooks and Xero, reviewed and corrected by the VA |
| Receipt capture | OCR in Expensify, Ramp, or Dext, with the VA checking amounts and coding |
| Invoice processing | Automatic data extraction in AP tools, with the VA handling exceptions |
| Reporting | Drafting monthly commentary faster, with every number checked against the ledger |
What changes next: software keeps automating entry, so the value of a finance VA moves toward review, reconciliation, and catching errors. For workflow automation between finance tools, see our AI and automation VAs.
How We Recruit Finance & Accounting Virtual Assistants
We test the work, not the resume. Across all roles, VA MASTERS received 102,677 applications and made 145 hires in 12 months, a ratio of 708 to 1. Hired candidates scored an average of 3.90 out of 5 on role-specific skill tests, 42% higher than the applicant pool average of 2.78 (skill test data).
Detailed Job Posting
A custom description built around your software, entities, and reporting needs.
Candidate Collection
1,000+ applicants through job boards, headhunting, and referrals.
Initial Screening
English, internet stability, and accounting education or experience.
Custom Skills Test
Real tasks, such as a bank reconciliation, transaction coding, or a variance report.
In-Depth Interview
Attention to detail, confidentiality, and how they handle errors.
Client Interview
You meet the top 2-3 candidates and choose.
For finance roles, we care about how a candidate finds and explains a mistake as much as how fast they enter data. The reconciliation test shows both.
Not sure which finance role you need?
Tell us what you need and we'll point you to the right profile.
Get in Touch →Common Mistakes When Hiring a Finance & Accounting VA
Giving payment approval to the VA
Let the VA prepare payments, but keep final approval with you or your controller.
Sharing the owner login
Create a separate user with the right permissions in your accounting software and bank.
Hiring a bookkeeper to do a controller's job
If you need controls, forecasting, or reporting for investors, hire for that level from the start.
No month-end checklist
A written close checklist makes the work reviewable and keeps your books consistent month to month.
VA MASTERS vs Other Ways to Get Finance & Accounting Help
| Feature | VA MASTERS | Freelance Platforms | Local Bookkeeping Firms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated to your business | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom skills test per role | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hourly rate from $7.50 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tested in your accounting software | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free replacement if not a fit | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ongoing support and HR management | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| First candidates in about 2 business days | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
What Our Clients Say
Real Messages from Real Clients
Happy VAs Deliver Better Results
Finance work depends on continuity. VAs who feel supported stay longer, know your books in depth, and catch problems a new hire would miss. Our VAs rate VA MASTERS 5.0 on Indeed and Glassdoor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a finance or accounting virtual assistant do?
A finance or accounting virtual assistant records transactions, reconciles bank and card accounts, processes bills and invoices, follows up on payments, runs payroll, codes expenses, and prepares monthly reports for the owner or accountant.
How much does a bookkeeping or accounting VA cost in 2026?
At VA MASTERS, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, and finance operations VAs cost $7.50 to $14 per hour. FP&A and pricing analysts cost $9.50 to $17 per hour, and RevOps support costs $6.50 to $10 per hour.
How much cheaper is a remote accounting VA than a local hire?
The U.S. median wage for accountants and auditors is $40.23 per hour ($83,680 per year, BLS May 2025), so a VA MASTERS finance VA at $7.50 to $14 per hour is about 65% to 80% lower on wages alone. For bookkeeping clerks, the U.S. median is $24.36 per hour ($50,670 per year), so a bookkeeping VA is about 43% to 69% lower.
Is a virtual bookkeeper the same as an accountant or CPA?
No. A virtual bookkeeper keeps your records accurate and up to date. A licensed accountant or CPA gives tax advice, signs returns, and handles audits. Most clients use a VA to prepare everything so their accountant spends fewer billable hours.
Which accounting software do your finance VAs use?
Our finance VAs work in QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, Wave, Sage, NetSuite, Odoo, SAP, Gusto, BILL, Expensify, Ramp, Brex, Stripe, and Excel or Google Sheets. We test candidates in the software your role requires.
Is it safe to give a VA access to my bank and accounting system?
Yes, with the right setup. Give the VA their own user in your accounting software with limited permissions, use view-only bank feeds where possible, keep payment approval with you, and use a password manager. See our account access security guide.
Can a VA do month-end close?
Yes. Accounting and controller VAs prepare reconciliations, accruals, and close checklists, and produce the reports your accountant or controller reviews and signs off.
Can a payroll VA work with Gusto or ADP?
Yes. Payroll VAs collect timesheets, run payroll in platforms like Gusto, check deductions, and prepare payroll reports. Final approval stays with you.
Why do so few finance VA roles require AI?
In our 2026 data only 5.3% of finance roles required AI skills, the lowest of any category. Finance clients prioritize accuracy, controls, and software experience, and most AI features they use are already built into tools like QuickBooks and Xero.
How do you test finance VA candidates?
Candidates complete a test built for the role, such as reconciling a sample bank statement, coding transactions, or building a variance report. Hired candidates across VA MASTERS roles score 42% higher on these tests than the average applicant.
How quickly can I hire a finance VA?
VA MASTERS usually presents the first pre-vetted candidates within 2 business days. Across all roles, the median time from role opening to final hire is 15 days.
Do I pay anything upfront?
No. To get started you only sign the agreement. There is no setup fee and no recruitment fee.
What if my finance VA is not the right fit?
We offer a free replacement. If the match does not work, we restart recruitment and present new candidates. We also check in regularly after placement so problems are caught early.
Ready to Hire Your Finance Virtual Assistant?
Tell us which finance tasks eat your time. We'll recruit, test, and present your top candidates.
- No upfront payment required
- No setup or recruitment fees
- Candidates usually within 2 business days
- Free replacement guarantee
- Up to 80% savings compared to local hiring