Bookkeeper Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Bookkeeper in the accounting industry plays an essential role in maintaining, verifying, and recording financial transactions for a company. They handle day-to-day accounting tasks such as data entry, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and preparing financial reports. Productivity, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles are crucial skills for this role. Having proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and other data management programs is also beneficial. Additionally, a Bookkeeper should have strong analytical skills to interpret and present financial data accurately.

While there's no required certification to become a Bookkeeper, earning a certified bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers can significantly increase job prospects. It's common for people to occupy roles such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or Administrative Assistant before becoming a Bookkeeper. These positions provide the necessary hands-on experience with financial record keeping and reporting, which is crucial in successfully performing the duties of a Bookkeeper.

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Bookkeeping Coordinator

  • Corte Madera, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Working in concert with their in-house bookkeeper, you will work exclusively on a categorizing and reconciliation project using Quickbooks Online....

Bookkeeper

  • Corte Madera, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Corte Madera, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Bookkeeper LocationCorta Madera, CA 94925 Date PostedAugust 14, 2025 Job ID13375 Employment TypeContract Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Bookkeeper for our client, a reputable...

General Ledger Accountant

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 28 days ago

General Ledger Accountant Bay Area, CA Remote - Occasional work in SF office About Brave Brave is on a mission to protect the human right to privacy online. We've built a free web browser that...

Family Office Bookkeeper

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Prepare check, ach and wire payments, including confirming appropriate approvals and coding Manage and track recurring payments and standing instructions Prepare journal entries and post cash transactions...

General Ledger Accountant

  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA (8 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Month-End and Year-End Closing: Assist in preparing and executing the closing process, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments, to meet strict reporting deadlines....

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bookkeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.5%
Master's Degree
16.2%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
12.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in San Francisco, CA
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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