Bookkeeper Jobs in Massachusetts

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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General Ledger Accountant

  • Georgetown, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Georgetown, MA
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: · Prepare and post journal entries ensuring accuracy and completeness. · Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis....

Bookkeeper

  • Chicopee, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicopee, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Office Manager to join our team....

Part Time Bookkeeper

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Part-Time Bookkeeper (20 hrs/week) - Boston, MA (Onsite) Our client, a community-focused organization, is seeking a Part-Time Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting and payroll functions....

Senior Bookkeeper Payroll

  • Methuen, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Methuen, MA
  • 3 days ago

: Show/Hide TITLE: Senior Bookkeeper ~ Payroll QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a high school diploma with not less than two (2) years' experience as a Bookkeeper Computer background with experience using...

BOOKKEEPER Staffing Now West Springfield

  • West Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • West Springfield, MA
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts Process accounts payable and accounts receivable Prepare and post journal entries Assist with payroll processing Generate financial...

Bookkeeper (Part-time temporary)

  • Wellesley, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Wellesley, MA
  • 4 days ago

THE OPPORTUNITY The part-time Bookkeeper for the Student Government Association provides high-level administrative support to the Student Government Association under the advisement of the Office of...

Bookkeeper for Manufacturing Company

  • MA
  • 7 days ago
  • MA
  • 7 days ago

un Bookkeeper for Manufacturing Company compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Bookkeeper Bookkeeping Duties: QuickBooks data entry and account reconciliation Accounts...

Operations Manager/Bookkeeper

  • Natick, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Natick, MA
  • 7 days ago

Spark Kindness is seeking a reliable and organized Operations Manager/Bookkeeper to join our small but highly engaged and supportive team....

Principal Bookkeeper - Transportation Dept.

  • Haverhill, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Haverhill, MA
  • 7 days ago

ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION Title of Position: PRINCIPAL BOOKKEEPER - TRANSPORTATION Work Year: 12 Months Effective Date of Employment: Immediately Salary...

Financial Administrator

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 14 days ago

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred; a minimum of three years relevant financial or administrative experience; strong analytical...

Bookkeeper

  • Springfield, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 14 days ago

Salary: $60-70k #INJUL2025 #ZRCFS Bookkeeper...

Staff Assistant, General Ledger Accountant

  • Bourne, MA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bourne, MA
  • 14 days ago

entries, perform reconciliation of general ledger accounts, assist with month end and year end closing, assist with management of various state, local and private grants and assist with annual audit...

Financial Administrator Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 15 days ago

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, Office of the Provost, plays a pivotal role in the stewardship and financial management essential to the operations and initiatives of the Provost's Office at MIT. This...

Financial Administrator

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 17 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 17 days ago

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR, Office of the Provost, plays a pivotal role in the stewardship and financial management essential to the operations and initiatives of the Provost's Office at MIT. This...

Experienced Part time Bookkeeper

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 21 days ago

Seeking an experienced part time bookkeeper to manage the financial records, payments and tax returns of two small 501(c)3 organizations in Cambridge MA....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Massachusetts

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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