Drowning in Paper? Time for a Virtual Accountant!

The world is in the palm of your hands. In our last article, “How To Use Expensify On Your Mobile Device,” we discussed how our lives revolve around the internet and the virtual platforms that allow us to do our job.

When you first started your business and began doing your business accounting, you were probably shocked at the amount of printing, writing, receipt handling, and other paperwork that it entailed.

If you’re drowning in file cabinets of paperwork that you may need once a year, or if at all ever again, it’s time to hire a virtual accountant.

Virtual Accounting?

A virtual accountant is not a smartbot or app feature on your phone that helps you with your accounting. A virtual accountant is, in fact, a REAL PERSON. Yes, not Siri, not Alexa, an actual person who is knowledgeable and experienced in the accounting field.

In the past, accountants were in-house employees who worked on all things bookkeeping, payroll, finance, expense reporting, and more.

Now that we’ve been given the glorious gift that is the internet, you can hire an accountant who might never even step foot in your office!

How Does This Work?

It’s simple, really. In Thomas Friedman’s book “The World is Flat,” he goes on to talk about how because of the internet and capabilities like email, instant messaging, and Google, we are able to instantly connect to and learn about those living millions of miles away.

We’ve been able to “flatten the earth” by technological advances, and included in those advancements is online accounting software. (No, he didn’t say that, but here at Redmond Accounting, we think it’s one of the best advancements yet!)

So when you decide you need to hire an accountant, you don’t need to look in the newspaper; you can now look online!

Virtual accountants (like us!) can work from anywhere and still be able to connect with you anytime you need it.

What Does A Virtual Accountant Do?

A virtual accountant does everything a traditional accountant does, just on the other side of a computer screen instead of in the office.

It’s advantageous to hire a virtual accountant because they don’t need office space; they are contracted out, which means they don’t need employee benefits, and they are paid by the hours of work they perform for your business.

Another great advantage is that a virtual accountant is completely PAPERLESS. That’s right! You can say goodbye to clutter and piles of paperwork in your office. A virtual accountant works through programs like QuickBooks, Gusto, Bill.com, Expensify, and other accounting software.

This is how they connect with you and your business. Through these cloud-based accounting software programs, your virtual accountant can help you work more productively, save you time, reduce errors, and save you money (that’s our motto!)

We’ve gone into depth in a previous blog, “What You Need To Know About Virtual Accounting,” so it would be beneficial to check out that article as well!

Interested in Hiring a Virtual Accountant?

When you’re drowning in paperwork and spending hours or even days trying to manage your accounting, it’s time to hire a professional. Here at Redmond Accounting, it doesn’t matter if you’re on the east or west coast; our virtual accounting professionals are here to help you!

We’ve got you covered with bookkeeping, payroll, CFO, controller, and even set up and support services. So schedulea consultation with us today to see how we can help you run a more efficient business!