Bookkeeper Jobs in Westborough, 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 Bookkeeper (15-18 hours per week)

  • Suzuki School of Newton
  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Duties will include: Accounts Receivable (generating invoices, receiving payments), Accounts Payable (pay bills, record automatic bill payments), reconcile monthly bank statements, Journal entries,...

In Person Part Time

Experienced commercial Real Estate Bookkeeper

  • Shaimas LLC
  • Marlborough, MA (6 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (6 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago

A 10+ years accounting experience using QB desktop, word and excel. Top knowledge and experience for writing and amending tenant leases, balancing financials monthly, reconciliation of cash...

In Person

Bookkeeper

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Marlborough, MA (6 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (6 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 14 days ago

a Bookkeeper to join their growing team in Marlborough, MA....

Hybrid

Bookkeeper (part-time)

  • A Place To Turn
  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Natick, MA (13 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago

We are seeking a skilled part-time bookkeeper (~10 hours/week) to manage vendor bills and payments, donation tracking, bank reconciliations, and board reporting using Quickbooks Online (QBO)....

In Person Part Time

Part time QuickBooks Bookeeper

  • Systems Analysis Services, Inc.
  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 27 days ago

(On-Site - Newton, MA) We are seeking a reliable and experienced part-time bookkeeper with strong knowledge of QuickBooks to support our internal team....

In Person Part Time

Bookkeeper - IMMEDIATE OPENING

  • Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy
  • Cumberland, RI (23 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (23 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 27 days ago

In addition, the Bookkeeper is expected to: Enter and review the majority of accounting transactions, including all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable items with appropriate UCOA codes and descriptions...

In Person

Bookkeeper - IMMMEDIATE OPENING

  • Blackstone Valley Prep
  • Cumberland, RI (23 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Cumberland, RI (23 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 29 days ago

Bookkeeper - IMMMEDIATE OPENING Blackstone Valley Prep Network Office - Cumberland, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board Job Details Job ID:5692304 Application...

In Person

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Westborough, MA

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Westborough, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.8%
Master's Degree
16.4%
Associate's Degree
14.9%
High School or GED
12.6%
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 Westborough, 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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