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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part time bookkeeper for SAGE 50

  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, PA
  • 5 days ago

What You'll Be Doing: Keeping those journal entries in check Applying GAAP to financial transactions like a pro Getting those financial statements and reports ready Helping out with month-end close...

Bookkeeper

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

Bookkeeper

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 14 hours ago

BOOKKEEPER Responsibilities: Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Process invoicing and billing in QuickBooks Perform bank reconciliations (light, as needed) Prepare and maintain...

Bookkeeper-Ext

  • Baden, PA
  • 19 hours ago
  • Baden, PA
  • 19 hours ago

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

Bookkeeper / Office Administrator Business Office, Yardley PA Now

  • Morrisville, PA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Morrisville, PA
  • 23 hours ago

Business Office, Yardley PA - Now Hiring: Bookkeeper / Office Administrator Click here to learn more & apply today!...

Bookkeeper

  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Willow Grove, PA
  • 1 day ago

They are looking for a full-time Bookkeeper to join their team....

Bookkeeper / Office Administrator

  • Yardley, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Yardley, PA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Bookkeeper / Office Administrator to join our team....

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Bookkeeper/Collections Specialist to manage our financial records and assist with collections....

Part-time bookkeeper sought

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 days ago

Sole practitioner law firm seeks part-time bookkeeper to come to our office, one or two days a week, to work on our books in QuickBooks online....

General Ledger Accountant

  • Malvern, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Malvern, PA
  • 10 days ago

The accountant will also work directly with the business on intermediate accounting activities such as the month-end closing process, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation....

Bookkeeper - up to 4-6 hrs/week (on-site & remote)

  • Ambridge, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Ambridge, PA
  • 10 days ago

FOR EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER SEEKING PART-TIME WORK!...

Remote Work

Bookkeeper

  • McMurray, PA
  • 12 days ago
  • McMurray, PA
  • 12 days ago

AGO 21694068 Summary MCMURRAY, PA $22.00 - $25.00 per Hour 2 Years Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time Description Bookkeeper...

Office Manager/Book keeper

  • West Sunbury, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • West Sunbury, PA
  • 16 days ago

Office Manager/Book keeper (Butler) Blackbird Ind Inc. compensation: negotiable starting at $1000 per week employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Office Manager Blackbird Ind...

Full Charge Bookkeeper Needed

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago

un Full Charge Bookkeeper Needed (Philadelphia) Pursuit Metals compensation: Based on Experience employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Full Charge Bookkeeper Experience Required AR...

Book Keeper / Accountant

  • Blairsville, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Blairsville, PA
  • 19 days ago

BLAIRSVILLE, PA 1 DAYS AGO 21669515 Summary BLAIRSVILLE, PA Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience Post-secondary academic degree, Associate degree No Commisssion 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

Moving to Pennsylvania? Find some basic demographic data about Pennsylvania below.


Local
National
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303,027

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bookkeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Pennsylvania 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 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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