Bookkeeper Jobs in East Taunton, MA

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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Part-Time Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper

  • Holbrook, MA (19 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holbrook, MA (19 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 1 day ago

for a dependable, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper to join our team....

Full Charge Bookkeeper (Full Time)

  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Position Overview: The Full Charge Bookkeeper plays a key role in maintaining the financial success of the company....

Bookkeeper with QuickBooks Experience Wanted

  • Bourne, MA (24 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bourne, MA (24 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 9 days ago

Bookkeeper with QuickBooks Experience Wanted (Bridgewater or Buzzards Bay, MA) compensation: hourly employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Bookeeper Bookkeeper with QuickBooks Experience...

Bookkeeper

  • Rockland, MA (18 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockland, MA (18 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 10 days ago

P/T Bookkeeper - Flexible 8 hrs per week....

Bookkeeper

  • Mansfield, MA (14 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mansfield, MA (14 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 21 days ago

BookkeeperCalendar Year Position: 7.5 hours each dayStart Date: June 9, 2025 Responsibilities include: Review, prepare, and process bi-weekly warrants of all goods and services Secure and maintain...

Bookkeeper (AP/AR)

  • Carver, MA (12 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Carver, MA (12 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 25 days ago

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a small, collaborative office team in Wareham, MA....

Bookkeeper (AP/AR)

  • Carver, MA (12 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Carver, MA (12 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 25 days ago

Overview: We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a small, collaborative office team in Wareham, MA....

Bookkeeper needed for restaurant

  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 29 days ago

un Bookkeeper needed for restaurant (Marshfield) compensation: TBD Busy restaurant seeks experienced bookkeeper. Please have experience in all aspects of bookkeeping....

Bookkeeper / Data Entry

  • Bourne, MA (24 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Bourne, MA (24 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 29 days ago

un BOOKKEEPER / DATA ENTRY (Bourne, MA) compensation: $40,000-$46,000 and/or commensurate with experience employment type: experience level: entry level job title: BOOKKEEPER Expanding bookkeeping/accounting...

Busy restaurant needs bookkeeper w/tax filing experience

  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Busy restaurant needs bookkeeper w/tax filing experience (Marshfield) TBD compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Bookkeeper We need a very competent bookkeeper with...

Bookkeeper (Small Business HUB) - Skills for Rhode Island's Future

  • Providence, RI (20 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (20 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

Bookkeeper (Small Business HUB) Job Description Organization Skills for Rhode Island's Future (SkillsRI) is a mission driven nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Rhode Islanders have...

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Marshfield, MA (22 miles from East Taunton, MA)
  • 30+ days ago

This includes supervising and delegating work appropriately of the Receptionist and Bookkeeper....

Demographic Data for East Taunton, MA

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in East Taunton, MA

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in East Taunton, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.5%
Master's Degree
16.1%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
13.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in East Taunton, MA
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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