Bookkeeper staffing and recruiting
Hire a bookkeeper who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
About 144,100 openings a year across the US, on average, as people retire or change jobs. Employment is projected to shrink 6% over 2025–35.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerksWhat does a bookkeeper do in a small business?
- Records daily sales, bills and payments, and keeps the books current.
- Reconciles bank and card accounts each month.
- Sends invoices, chases what's owed and gets records ready for your accountant.
Why the right hire matters
- Accurate books. Clean records make taxes, loans and decisions easier.
- Cash. Invoices go out and payments come in on time.
- Lower fees. Your accountant spends less time fixing records.
What do we screen bookkeepers for?
- Hands-on experience with the accounting software you use
- Accuracy on reconciliations and month-end records
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a bookkeeper earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper through a recruiter?
How long does it take to hire a bookkeeper?
What does a bookkeeper earn?
Do you place temporary or contract bookkeepers?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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