Bookkeeper Jobs in Pennsylvania

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: 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 Wanted For Small Nonprofit

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 hours ago

Our small nonprofit organization is looking for an experienced, contracted bookkeeper to enter transactions into QuickBooks Online, maintain spreadsheets and prepare monthly financial statements for...

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Bookkeeper / Office Assistant

  • AR Remodeling, Inc.
  • Braddock, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Braddock, 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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Bookkeeper

  • TE Connectivity
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Lancaster, PA
  • 2 days ago

Bookkeeper Lancaster, PA 19 May 2......

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Bookkeeper - Part Time

  • Conicelli Automotive Group
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 3 days ago

Carriage Trade Public Auto Auction is looking for a part-time bookkeeper. Ideal position for anyone with experience looking to work 2-3 days per week....

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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
  • 4 days ago
  • Upper Saint Clair, 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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Part Time or full time Bookkeeper

  • Blooming Glen, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Blooming Glen, PA
  • 6 days ago

Looking for a detailed oriented person, must have quickbooks experience, excel important, hours flexible but preferred 10-3 M thru friday at a minimum. Face paced Real Estate office. Should be...

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Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Spherion
  • Greensburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Greensburg, 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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Bookkeeper

  • TRINITY ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING SERVICES
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Chambersburg, PA
  • 7 days ago

Our company is currently seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team! You will be responsible for preparing and examining financial records for our company....

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Bookkeeper/support specialist

  • FAVORITE OFFICE AUTOMATION LLC
  • New Castle, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • New Castle, PA
  • 8 days ago

Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Paid Time Off Career Growth Opportunities Medical Dental Vision Matching 401k Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Full or Part-Time Bookkeeper...

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Quickbooks Bookkeeper

  • Industrial Valley Design
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pottstown, PA
  • 8 days ago

Must be proficient with QB as well as Excell spreadsheets. Payroll, taxes, A/P, A/R, Billing, Collections as well as interface with employees and customers.

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Bookkeeper

  • TruAdvantage Team
  • York, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 8 days ago

principles (GAAP) Must possess exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time management skills Must have 2 or more years of work experience at an accounting firm or as a management accountant, bookkeeper...

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Assistant Bookkeeper

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 8 days ago

Philadelphia Corporate Caterer has an exciting opportunity for a high energy, talented and motivated team player as our new Assistant Bookkeeper....

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Bookkeeper

  • Folino Estate
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • 10 days ago

The position of Bookkeeper serves to assist with the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the financial records for multiple companies within MAF Hospitality....

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Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Bookkeeper Certificate Course Online
In this part-time online Bookkeeper Certificate Course you will learn important principles and practical step-by-step techniques for getting started in a career as a professional bookkeeper. IAP...
Bookkeeper Master Professional Certification Course
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Bookkeeper Professional Certification Based on Life Experience
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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Pennsylvania

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Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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