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Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Job Description

Candidates for bookkeeper positions should have solid communication, organizational and customer service skills. Technology expertise demands vary by company but may include proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks or other small business accounting software. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Businesses often seek at least three years’ experience, although requirements differ significantly by firm.

Typical bookkeeper duties:

Reconciling bank statementsProcessing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivablePosting and updating journal entriesPerforming month-end closingsTracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedulesPreparing the trial balance

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Salary for Bookkeeper
55000 - 70000
Low
55000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
62750
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
70000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Accounts Receivable Manager 71750 82000 101500 Accounts Receivable Analyst 59000 66750 73250 Accounts Receivable Specialist 54750 60250 65750 Accounts Receivable Clerk 44000 51500 58000 Accounts Payable Manager 69250 81750 101000 Accounts Payable Analyst 57500 62250 69250 Accounts Payable Specialist 51750 56500 63250 Accounts Payable Clerk 43250 49250 54750 Billing Manager/Supervisor 59500 72000 89500 Billing Specialist 44000 50750 59000 Billing Clerk 42250 47250 52500 Full Charge Bookkeeper 63000 71000 82500 Credit Manager/Supervisor 80250 94250 110250 Credit and Collections Analyst 58000 66750 75500 Credit and Collections Specialist 48000 57000 68750 Purchasing Manager 67000 81750 95750 Purchasing Assistant 42500 48250 56000 Inventory Analyst 48000 60500 71750 Inventory Clerk 39500 44500 54250

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.