Bookkeeper Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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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Bookkeeper

  • Wilder and Co.
  • Greensburg, PA (19 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilder and Co.
  • Greensburg, PA (19 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities: Preapare Trail Balances, Journal Entries, and Reconciliations, Payroll and Sates tax Reports for our Clients. Qualifications: Experience in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field....

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Bookkeeper / Office Assistant

  • AR Remodeling, Inc.
  • Braddock, PA (3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Braddock, PA (3 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Manage and maintain the general ledger by performing account analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheets, and maintain...

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Office assistant/Bookkeeper

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 4 days ago

Retail store seeking assistant with knowledge in Quickbooks. Full or part time position available within the hours of 10am-6pm Mondays-Fridays. Prior experience and knowledge is a must. Please...

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Bookkeeper

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Upper Saint Clair, PA (9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Upper Saint Clair, PA (9 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Bookkeeper Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (Fully onsite) $50,000$60,000 Our client, a well-established insurance organization, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their small, close-knit team....

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Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Spherion
  • Greensburg, PA (19 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Greensburg, PA (19 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 7 days ago

Spherion Greensburg is working to fill a 3 days per week, Accounting Bookkeeper position in Greensburg, PA. The pay rate is $20.00 to $24.00 HOURLY. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity....

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Secretary/Bookkeeper

  • Alabama Department of Education
  • Monroeville, PA (7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Monroeville, PA (7 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 26 days ago

High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of two (2) years bookkeeping experience or equivalent combination of training and experience Post-secondary training in secretarial and accounting preferred.

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Office Manager/Bookkeeper

  • Creative Financial Staffing
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 26 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 26 days ago

Office Manager / Bookkeeper Pittsburgh, PA 15217 $55,000-$65,000 Our client, a small, tight-knit and creative organization in the Pittsburgh area, is seeking a highly organized Office Manager / Bookkeeper...

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Bookkeeper/Accounting

  • Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency On Aging
  • McMurray, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 27 days ago
  • McMurray, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 27 days ago

Bookkeeper/Accounting McMurray, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22544092 Summary McMurray, PA In-Person $22.00 - $22.00 per Hour 3 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission...

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Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeping

  • Towne
  • McMurray, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • McMurray, PA (15 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 30+ days ago

Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeping McMurray, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22527387 Summary McMurray, PA In-Person $20.00 - $20.00 per Hour 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate...

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General Ledger Accountant

  • Enviri Corporation
  • Seven Fields, PA (24 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seven Fields, PA (24 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 45+ days ago

Prepare and support journal entries, account reconciliations, and sub-ledger reviews as part of the monthly close process....

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Full Charge Bookkeeper

  • Paul Davis
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 45+ days ago

What does an Full Charge with Paul Davis do? Record and pay accounts payable Issue invoices to and collect from customers Calculate pay and issue payments to employees Create financial statements...

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Bookkeeper-Ext

  • H&R Block
  • Baden, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Baden, PA (23 miles from Pittsburgh, PA)
  • 90+ days ago

Our Company A Bookkeeper is responsible for recording and reporting financial information related to an H&R Block client's business activity....

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Demographic Data for Pittsburgh, PA

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh, PA
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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