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Remote Bookkeeper Contractor Jobs in Virginia
Bookkeepers in Virginia can apply to work remotely as independent contractors with MCC Solutions.
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How it works
Bookkeeping work from Virginia
The work is a monthly close for small business clients: categorize transactions, reconcile bank and card accounts, and send clear reports, in QuickBooks Online, Xero or the software the client already owns. We are a young firm and take a limited number of contractors, so we do not promise a volume of work. We do not have an office in Virginia, and the work is done online. The larger cities in Virginia that our pages cover include Richmond, Virginia Beach.
Small businesses across Virginia, from Virginia Beach to smaller towns, work in sectors such as technology companies and federal government agencies in Northern Virginia, the seaport and Naval Station Norfolk in Hampton Roads, and agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley, so contractors who know a few industries tend to fit well.
What you need
Requirements
- Care with client records and a commitment to confidentiality
- Experience with Virginia state filings is welcome and optional
- Tax form W-9 plus the signed contractor agreement
- Comfort with monthly reconciliations and clear client communication
- Your own computer and connection, and a space where client files stay private
- Real experience keeping books in QuickBooks Online, Xero or a similar tool
Virginia work
What Virginia clients' books involve
Virginia's 5.3% sales tax table combines a 4.3% state rate and a 1% local rate. Other tables apply in some areas, so we confirm your locality's rate before setting up returns.
In Virginia, the routine around the books usually includes:
- The annual registration fee owed to the State Corporation Commission, confirmed at the SCC
- Withholding and unemployment reports for employees
- Local business taxes, which depend on the city or county where you operate
- Sales and use tax returns at the combined rate for your locality
Virginia has independent cities as well as counties, and local business taxes differ between them. We record which locality each sale and each employee belongs to, so the right rates and filings can be applied.
Official sources: Virginia Tax and Virginia State Corporation Commission. Rates and deadlines change, so confirm with the agency. We do not give tax or legal advice.
Beyond the home office
What the local client base looks like
- Richmond (an independent city surrounded by Henrico County): employers there include Capital One, Philip Morris USA, Dominion Energy and CarMax, with law, finance and government driving the economy.
- Virginia Beach (an independent city): businesses sit alongside employers such as NAS Oceana (the largest employer), GEICO, Stihl and the Christian Broadcasting Network, with defense and tourism among the major sectors.
Wikipedia, October 2026. Place facts only. They are not claims about our clients or your pay.
Virginia details
What to know about Virginia work
The state tax agency is Virginia Tax. You do not need to be an expert in its rules, but you should be comfortable reading its notices and knowing which filings belong to the client and which to their tax professional.
We do not hire for a location. A Virginia bookkeeper works from home, in the client's own file, on a monthly schedule.
What it pays
Pay and terms
Pay is set one on one: a short call, then a written rate before any client work begins. Nothing is posted publicly. The arrangement is independent contractor work, you pick what to take, and a 1099 comes at year end.
This page is not legal advice. Honest note: we are a young company, and we keep the team small so the contractors who join early get the work as it grows.
FAQ
Virginia bookkeeper contractor questions
Do I need a certification?
No. Experience matters most. A QuickBooks ProAdvisor or similar credential is welcome but not required.
What Virginia filings come up?
Virginia's 5.3% sales tax table combines a 4.3% state rate and a 1% local rate. Other tables apply in some areas, so we confirm your locality's rate before setting up returns. Familiarity helps, and we confirm the details for each client.
Is there work right now?
We cannot promise any. We add contractors a few at a time as clients come in, and we would rather say that plainly.
What does it cost to join?
Applying and joining are free.
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