Bookkeeper Jobs in New Jersey

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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Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain precise financial records using journal entries, QuickBooks Enterprise, and other accounting software Generate detailed financial statements and reports for review...

Bookkeeper

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 hours ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 hours ago

The Bookkeeper reviews and approves reports and creates documentation that will allow for the efficient flow of information....

LOCAL FT Bookkeeper for Quickbooks Online + Admin Responsbilities

  • Clementon, NJ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Clementon, NJ
  • 9 hours ago

These additional items will better enable the bookkeeper to understand the full scope of our operations....

Book keeper for rental properties/ record keeping

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Book keeper for rental properties/ record keeping (Tuckerton) compensation: $25 per hour cash employment type: job title: Book keeper record keeping Looking for help to keep track of rental...

Food Service Assistant Bookkeeper

  • Irvington, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvington, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Food Service Assistant Bookkeeper JobID: 5447 Position Type: Central Office/Assistant Bookkeeper Date Posted: 7/7/2025 Location: Central Office Closing Date: 09/01/2025   Additional Information...

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Full-Charge Bookkeeper (Growth Opportunity to Assistant Finance Manager) Location: Newark, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Full-Charge Bookkeeper...

Bookkeeper

  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Long Branch, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Experienced Quickbooks (online version) bookkeeper wanted to do bank recs on 3 checking accounts and 2 CC accounts. Pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume' with references....

Bookkeeper

  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Monroe Township, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Reconciliations, including balance sheets and journal entries. Set up new vendor accounts. Prepare and review expense reports....

Book keeper for rental properties/ record keeping

  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Seaside Heights, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Looking for help to keep track of rental income, expenses, receipts etc. must be good with computers and organization. Cash paid. Hours are flex no weekends. Located in Toms river

Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant

  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 days ago

We are a wholesale menswear company having our office and warehouse in Jersey City Position is: Full time In a fast-paced environment We're looking to immediately hire an experienced person with...

Bookkeeper/Title Clerk DARCARS Englewood

  • Englewood, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Englewood, NJ
  • 6 days ago

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring an Automotive Bookkeeper/Title Clerk! Position Summary: DARCARS Automotive Group is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper/ Title Clerk to join our team immediately....

School Bookkeeper - Temporary Leave Replacement

  • River Edge, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • River Edge, NJ
  • 6 days ago

Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: River Edge Board of Education   Additional Information: Show/Hide SCHOOL BOOKKEEPER - TEMPORARY LEAVE REPLACEMENT...

12M Bookkeeper (Anticipated)

  • Scotch Plains, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Scotch Plains, NJ
  • 6 days ago

12M Bookkeeper (Anticipated) JobID: 3160 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Bookkeeper Date Posted: 7/2/2025 Location: Administrative Office Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional...

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Join our team as a detail-oriented Office Manager/Bookkeeper!...

Bookkeeper/Client Accounts - CHCNJ

  • Stanhope, NJ
  • 20 days ago
  • Stanhope, NJ
  • 20 days ago

CHCNJ is seeking an experienced part-time Bookkeeper/Client Accounts professional....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in New Jersey 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
7.7%
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 New Jersey
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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