A bookkeeper is a professional who keeps a record of financial transactions. This professional is part of the accounting process in a business. The bookkeeper keeps records of purchases, sales, receipts, and payments for an individual or organization.

A bookkeeper is sometimes referred to as a full charge bookkeeper and auditing clerk.

Bookkeeper Job Description Sample

Our business is seeking a professional bookkeeper (certified bookkeeper) to add to our finance and accounting team. The bookkeeper will work closely with the lead accountant and oversee a general ledger, financial statement report, income statement, bank deposit history, and other financial data for clients. The bookkeeper may collect supplier invoices, bank deposits, financial records, and other statements to record for our clients.

Bookkeeper Duties and Responsibilities

Below are sample job duties and bookkeeper responsibilities.

• Handle payroll for clients and the company.
• Develop a monthly financial report for clients and the company.
• Oversee a general ledger (a trial balance) and journal entries.
• Oversee subsidiary accounts.
• Handle recording transactions manually.
• Work closely with other finance clerks (an accounting clerk) and bookkeeping clerks.
• Oversee cash receipts and log journal entries.
• Oversee general cash flow and revenue reporting for the company.
• Oversee a company balance sheet.
• Handle the company posting process (general journal to general ledger).

Bookkeeper Requirements

Qualified candidates should have the following. The job requirements are as follows:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Bookkeeper.
• Work with accounting software and bookkeeping software like Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience in an accounting role preferred.

Bookkeeper Salary

According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the average median hourly wage for a bookkeeper was $20.65 with a mean annual wage (salary) of $42,960. On the low end, a bookkeeper is paid $12.44, on average. On the high end, a bookkeeper is paid $30.01, on average.

Using a Job Description Template

Follow these instructions to use a job description template

• Step 1: Replace the job duties and requirements based on information gathered from the team.
• Step 2: When the job description is finished, add an EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) statement to the bottom of the job description.
• Step 3: Double check the job description fits the needs of the team, company, and is approved by the Human Resources department. Then post on a job board.

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