How to Outsource Your Accounting Work

Discover best practices for outsourcing accounting work effectively, maintaining control, and enhancing your firm’s capacity.

July 29, 2025

Post by Wilma Ivanisevic

Accounting firms across the U.S. face increasing demands—from staffing shortages and tight deadlines to rising client expectations. Many leaders are discovering that handling everything in-house isn’t always possible. That’s why outsourcing accounting work has become a popular solution for American firms looking to stay competitive and agile. But how can you outsource accounting tasks without losing control over quality and processes? Here’s a practical guide to getting it right.

Define What Can (and Should) Be Outsourced

Tasks like bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and compliance reporting are not just routine—they form the core of what most accounting agencies deliver to their clients. Instead of outsourcing these tasks to a third party with limited oversight, firms can retain full control by adding skilled professionals to their team remotely through the Becky.works model. This approach allows firms to expand capacity under their own processes, tools, and leadership—just from a different location.

Choose the Right Outsourcing Model

Not all outsourcing arrangements are the same. The traditional model involves handing off tasks to an external provider who works independently, often limiting your visibility and flexibility. The Becky.works model offers a modern alternative. We help you find full-time accounting professionals who become part of your own team, working remotely but under your systems, culture, and leadership. It’s outsourcing—but on your terms.

Select a Trusted Outsourcing Partner

When selecting an outsourcing partner, look for one that offers full transparency and team integration—not just task execution. Becky.works recruits top accounting talent, and supports them locally so they stay engaged and motivated. You stay in control of the work. We handle the rest.

Create Clear Processes and Expectations

Successful outsourced teams thrive on structure. With the Becky.works model, you guide day-to-day priorities, set clear expectations, and manage the output directly. Meanwhile, we support onboarding, provide workspace and benefits, and help your new team member integrate smoothly into your workflow.

Leverage Technology to Stay Connected

Cloud-based tools like QuickBooks, Xero, Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams make daily collaboration seamless. With the right setup, your outsourced team member will work just like a colleague in the next room—aligned, available, and fully part of your operation.

Prioritize Cultural Fit

Cultural alignment is built, not assumed. Becky.works fosters team cohesion through virtual onboarding, shared training, and regular visits. We encourage U.S. firms to connect personally with their outsourced colleagues and build trust from day one. The result is a team that works and feels like one unit, even across borders.

Monitor, Improve, and Grow

Our model is built for long-term collaboration, not one-off tasks. You manage the person and the output; we provide the support to help the relationship succeed. Through check-ins, feedback loops, and ongoing care, we make sure your outsourced team member keeps growing with your business.

A Smarter Kind of Outsourcing

Outsourcing your accounting work doesn’t mean giving up control. With the Becky.works model, you gain reliable capacity, reduce internal pressure, and keep full ownership of how things are done. It’s your team—just extended. Ready to see how our approach can support your firm’s growth? Get in touch to explore how outsourcing with Becky.works can help you scale, stay in control, and deliver quality every time.