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How a Brand Promotions Company Hired an Accounting Assistant for $1,000 / month

Learn how our clients utilize Somewhere to hire top overseas talent.
In this post you will learn how to solve your recruiting challenges with remote hiring.
Success Stories is a regular series all about the talent our clients hire via Somewhere and how much they cost. New here? Somewhere is a headhunter agency that helps small businesses hire top overseas talent for 80% less than US equivalents.

Editor’s note: Some customers prefer not to be named, so we’ve purposefully removed their company name from this article. We’re their secret weapon. :-) Name of the hired applicant has been changed for privacy purposes.


What does this client’s business do?

Our client delivers custom product display concepts that elevate businesses’ brands and messaging. They create impactful point-of-purchase and branded point-of-sale displays. 

Who was hired and what was their role?

To strengthen their financial operations, the client turned to Somewhere to hire remote bookkeepers and found Jasmine.

Now working as their new Accounting Assistant, Jasmine is responsible for the following:

  • Processing daily invoicing in QuickBooks
  • Assisting with monthly sales tax reporting
  • Printing weekly/monthly receivable reports and following up on past-due customers
  • Updating spreadsheets
  • Auditing vendor invoices

These tasks are vital in ensuring smooth financial operations, showcasing the importance of businesses choosing to hire remote accountants for efficient back-office support.

What is the salary of the individual they hired?

Jasmine now works full-time in the client time zone for $1,000 per month. 

What was the candidate’s background before being hired?

Jasmine brought six years of relevant experience in the field of accountancy to the table. Her expertise includes:

  • Performing day-to-day financial transactions and managing cash flows
  • Conducting bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
  • Managing disbursement lists for bills payment, agent commissions, and insurance claims

With such a robust background, Jasmine proved to be an excellent choice for businesses looking to hire remote tax preparers or hire remote financial controllers.


Need to hire someone like this too?

When you need to hire remote bookkeepers, hire remote tax preparers, or hire remote financial controllers, Somewhere can help.

We’re a remote recruitment agency that specializes in connecting small businesses with top overseas talent for 80% less than US-based hires. Whether you need remote accountants or other roles to strengthen your team, we’ll match you with the best candidates.

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