Bookkeeper (General)
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
At a Glance
Bookkeeper (General) earns an average of $41,542/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.2–3.3 years. Top skills: Bookkeeping, Accounting, Accounts Receivable.
$41,542/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.2–3.3 years
31
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Median Wage
$49,210/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
Invoicing
General Ledger
Finance
Financial Statements
Collections
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Balance Sheet
Payroll Processing
Bank Reconciliations
Financial Analysis
Ledgers (Accounting)
Data Entry
Account Reconciliation
Month-End Closing
Accruals
Trial Balance
Sage 50 (Accounting Software)
Auditing
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Multitasking
Management
Organizational Skills
Filing
Detail Oriented
Related Specializations
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