158 Bookkeeper Jobs
A bookkeeper maintains the financial records of businesses. Paper ledgers and online spreadsheets are created by a bookkeeper to record financial transactions. The transactions can be payments, purchases, receipts and others. The records created by bookkeepers are used by accountants in the preparation of balance sheets and income statements. A bookkeeper may help develop financial budgets for an employer. Bookkeepers work for schools, medical facilities, retail establishments and other employers.
Skill Set: A bookkeeper must understand mathematics and computer software. A bookkeeper must be ethical and organized. Communication skills are necessary to work with accountants, bank employees, and coworkers. Knowledge of various tax codes can assist a bookkeeper in their work tasks.
Education: A bookkeeper can begin this occupation with only a high school diploma. Individuals can be trained by an employer to perform this job. However, many employers prefer hiring bookkeepers that have college degrees. College degrees with a focus on business, accounting and finance are appropriate for a bookkeeper.
Career Path: A bookkeeper can advance in their career with additional training and experience. They may progress from working for a small organization to a larger one. An experienced bookkeeper may start their own business and have private clients.