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Remote bookkeeping assistant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed accounting teams, and small businesses that manage their books entirely online. Employers hiring remotely right now include GET Logistics, Wipfli, and PPI America, with strong demand in {{top_industries_phrase}}. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Us:
DirectNetworks is an entrepreneurial IT company founded as a two-person start-up in 1999 that has since grown to a mid-size growth company. DirectNetworks has strong roots in the local community and provides Cloud and Managed IT Services to customers regionally. DirectNetworks has built its business model and reputation around above-and-beyond customer support and a strong company culture, resulting in long-term relationships with both clients and employees. As an organization, we are proud to be large enough to support the careers of our staff, while remaining small enough to be a happy and professional, yet non-corporate environment.
Job Description:
DirectNetworks, Inc. is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing company in the technology (IT) industry. The ideal candidate for our administrative team will be someone who is highly detail-oriented and eager to learn, and who is personable and communicates well both written and verbally with customers and fellow staff.
This hybrid position will be responsible both on both the administrative side for customer service, phone answering, support service scheduling, procurement back-up etc., as well as for assisting the accounting department with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoices, etc. This is a very fluid and exciting role requiring a person who is able to multitask and who embraces a fast-paced environment and opportunities to engage with multiple aspects of the business operation.
Responsibilities:
Administrative:
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients, opening and dispatching support tickets, and providing updates on the status of existing tickets
- Escalate service requests that cannot be scheduled within standard service level agreement parameters
- Act as primary telephone back up to the Office Ambassador, dispatching customer and vendor calls to the appropriate resource
- Work with our scheduling team in deployment of engineering resources to customer sites
- Monitor the Administration Service Board in the company ERP system to ensure recurring scheduled items are correct and maintained
- Assist with back-up of Procurement Department duties, such as processing and following up on quotes, processing orders, and receiving in of equipment
- Assisting with or taking lead on the coordination of staff events
Accounting:
- Monitor the Accounting Service Board in the company ERP system, addressing and resolving customer or vendor requests in a professional and timely manner, engaging additional resources as needed
- Manage the accounts payable process, accurately entering vendor invoices into accounting software and working with vendors to resolve errors or changes
- Manage the accounts receivable process, accurately applying check and ACH payments to the appropriate invoice
- Run financial reports related to accounts payable and accounts receivable and help identify and investigate irregularities
- Monitor the Collections Service Board in the company ERP system and follow the collections process on all past due invoices, communicating promptly and regularly with customers and updating them of status changes and next steps
- Assist in preparing all contract, labor, and project invoicing, working with other departments to ensure billing is accurate
- Assist with establishing and maintaining customer agreements in the company ERP system that correspond to service or project contracts
- Run reports for customer agreements or inventory for sales teams as requested
- Assist with and attend Accounting or other company meetings as required or requested
- Perform other accounting activities as required
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of customer support experience
- Previous accounting experience beneficial
- Punctual and able to arrive on time and ready to work at scheduled start time
- Ability to work and manage tasks independently
- Extremely high level of attention to detail
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Ability to adapt to fluid changes during workday
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- At least one year of QuickBooks Experience
- Some ERP systems experience
- Interest in computers and IT fields.
- Associate degree or higher in accounting or other business-related field
Benefits at a glance:
- Robust health insurance plan (available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment)
- Dental insurance (available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment)
- Vison discount program
- Company-matched 401(k) Plan (available after 1 year of employment)
- A generous paid time off program available immediately upon employment
- Hybrid remote-work options
- Fun working environment and culture with frequent company outings
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53713
About Us:
DirectNetworks is an entrepreneurial IT company founded as a two-person start-up in 1999 that has since grown to a mid-size growth company. DirectNetworks has strong roots in the local community and provides Cloud and Managed IT Services to customers regionally. DirectNetworks has built its business model and reputation around above-and-beyond customer support and a strong company culture, resulting in long-term relationships with both clients and employees. As an organization, we are proud to be large enough to support the careers of our staff, while remaining small enough to be a happy and professional, yet non-corporate environment.
Job Description:
DirectNetworks, Inc. is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing company in the technology (IT) industry. The ideal candidate for our administrative team will be someone who is highly detail-oriented and eager to learn, and who is personable and communicates well both written and verbally with customers and fellow staff.
This hybrid position will be responsible both on both the administrative side for customer service, phone answering, support service scheduling, procurement back-up etc., as well as for assisting the accounting department with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoices, etc. This is a very fluid and exciting role requiring a person who is able to multitask and who embraces a fast-paced environment and opportunities to engage with multiple aspects of the business operation.
Responsibilities:
Administrative:
- Provide exceptional customer service to clients, opening and dispatching support tickets, and providing updates on the status of existing tickets
- Escalate service requests that cannot be scheduled within standard service level agreement parameters
- Act as primary telephone back up to the Office Ambassador, dispatching customer and vendor calls to the appropriate resource
- Work with our scheduling team in deployment of engineering resources to customer sites
- Monitor the Administration Service Board in the company ERP system to ensure recurring scheduled items are correct and maintained
- Assist with back-up of Procurement Department duties, such as processing and following up on quotes, processing orders, and receiving in of equipment
- Assisting with or taking lead on the coordination of staff events
Accounting:
- Monitor the Accounting Service Board in the company ERP system, addressing and resolving customer or vendor requests in a professional and timely manner, engaging additional resources as needed
- Manage the accounts payable process, accurately entering vendor invoices into accounting software and working with vendors to resolve errors or changes
- Manage the accounts receivable process, accurately applying check and ACH payments to the appropriate invoice
- Run financial reports related to accounts payable and accounts receivable and help identify and investigate irregularities
- Monitor the Collections Service Board in the company ERP system and follow the collections process on all past due invoices, communicating promptly and regularly with customers and updating them of status changes and next steps
- Assist in preparing all contract, labor, and project invoicing, working with other departments to ensure billing is accurate
- Assist with establishing and maintaining customer agreements in the company ERP system that correspond to service or project contracts
- Run reports for customer agreements or inventory for sales teams as requested
- Assist with and attend Accounting or other company meetings as required or requested
- Perform other accounting activities as required
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of customer support experience
- Previous accounting experience beneficial
- Punctual and able to arrive on time and ready to work at scheduled start time
- Ability to work and manage tasks independently
- Extremely high level of attention to detail
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Ability to adapt to fluid changes during workday
- Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- At least one year of QuickBooks Experience
- Some ERP systems experience
- Interest in computers and IT fields.
- Associate degree or higher in accounting or other business-related field
Benefits at a glance:
- Robust health insurance plan (available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment)
- Dental insurance (available on the first of the month after 60 days of employment)
- Vison discount program
- Company-matched 401(k) Plan (available after 1 year of employment)
- A generous paid time off program available immediately upon employment
- Hybrid remote-work options
- Fun working environment and culture with frequent company outings
Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53713
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote bookkeeping assistant jobs.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables
- Associate degree in accounting, business, or a related field
- Familiarity with bank reconciliation and general ledger maintenance
- Attention to detail with a low tolerance for data entry errors
Tips for Your Remote Bookkeeping Assistant Job Search
Show your cloud accounting software skills upfront
Remote bookkeeping assistant roles almost always require QuickBooks Online, Xero, or similar platforms. List the specific tools you've used and the tasks you completed in each, so hiring managers can confirm you won't need in-person software training.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote employers watch how you communicate before they hire you. Write a clear, organized cover note that shows you can relay financial information precisely in writing, since most remote bookkeeping coordination happens over email or messaging tools rather than in real time.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote bookkeeping assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings. Apply as soon as a role goes live, since remote openings attract applicants from every time zone.
Build a sample work portfolio before interviews
Put together two or three anonymized examples of your bookkeeping work, such as a reconciled ledger, a categorized transaction log, or a formatted expense report. Remote hiring managers can't watch you work in person, so concrete samples make your accuracy visible during the screening process.
Remote Bookkeeping Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote bookkeeping assistant job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed finance teams, since they're built to onboard bookkeeping assistants who never set foot in an office. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks Online and Xero. Candidates who can demonstrate async work habits and show organized, accurate sample work give themselves a real edge.
Which companies hire remote bookkeeping assistants?
Remote bookkeeping assistant roles are posted by GET Logistics, Wipfli, and PPI America and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first accounting firms, e-commerce businesses, and distributed SaaS companies are among the most active hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote bookkeeping assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Remote-first bookkeeping services and small online businesses are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates. Showing completed coursework, a freelance project, or a clean sample reconciliation demonstrates you can handle the work without in-person guidance.
Do you need a degree for remote bookkeeping assistant jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this role typically care more about hands-on skills than a formal degree, particularly proficiency in cloud accounting software, attention to detail, and accurate data entry. An associate degree or bookkeeping certificate helps, but a strong work sample, relevant coursework, or demonstrated software skills can carry equal weight for many remote openings.
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