Bookkeeper Jobs

Whether you’re looking for a job that offers you the chance to progress in your career or prefer an occupation where you can work part-time, from home, a bookkeeper job will fit the bill. Currently there are more than two million people working as bookkeepers across the country, and they are employed in almost every industry. Everyone always needs someone to balance their books, so you can be sure of varied and plentiful job openings.

To qualify for a bookkeeper job you will need at least a High School degree, and some employers are looking for people with associate degrees in business or accounting. Clearly you will need an aptitude for numbers and enjoy working with them – bookkeeping clerks are financial record keepers, responsible for updating and maintaining accounting records.

People who succeed in bookkeeper jobs are careful, orderly workers with a good eye for detail and the ability to spot mistakes. They need to be good communicators, as they will often be expected to work with customers. The nature of their work, dealing with financial information that may be confidential, means they must also be discreet and trustworthy.

You will find job openings in almost every concern, from the smallest local business to the largest private industries and public organizations. In small business, bookkeepers often have responsibility for all of the accounts, known as the general ledger. In larger concerns they will find opportunities for specialization, concentrating on specific areas such as money coming into the business or being paid out. Larger businesses will often offer on-the-job training, bringing with it opportunities for promotion and career advancement. If you enjoy the work, you could find yourself on the way to a well-paid management position.

The average salary for a bookkeeping clerk ranges from $27,000 to $40,000, with the top ten per cent earning around $50,000 a year.