Bookkeeper Jobs in Vermont

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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Financial Administrator I

  • Waterbury, VT
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterbury, VT
  • 1 day ago

Overview The Vermont Department of Health Business Office is recruiting for a Financial Administrator I to join the budget team. In this role you will develop budgets and expense projections for a...

Part-Time Bookkeeper

  • Burlington, VT
  • 5 days ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 5 days ago

Part-Time Bookkeeper Location: South Burlington, VT Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours Pay: $20-$25 an hour About the Role: A detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper is needed to support...

Part-Time Bookkeeper

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 6 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 6 days ago

Job Title: Part-Time Bookkeeper Location: South Burlington, VT Schedule: Part-Time | Flexible Hours Pay: $20-$25 an hour About the Role: A detail-oriented and reliable Part-Time Bookkeeper is needed...

Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Operations Manager

  • Manchester Center, VT
  • 7 days ago
  • Manchester Center, VT
  • 7 days ago

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: **Position Overview** The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for the complete and accurate accounting and financial recordkeeping of our...

Bookkeeper

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 9 days ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Financial Administrator I - Temporary

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 10 days ago

Overview The Agency of Digital Services (ADS) is looking for an experienced Financial Administrator to join our business office team. The business office supports the financial operations of the...

PT Bookkeeper

  • Essex, VT
  • 22 days ago
  • Essex, VT
  • 22 days ago

PT Bookkeeper Hannaford Supermarkets United States, Vermont, Essex Junction Jun 13, 2025 Address: USA-VT-Essex Junction-21A Essex Way Store Code: Store 08353 Front End (5151737) Hannaford Supermarkets...

Financial Assistant

  • Burlington, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Financial Assistant Business Operations and Management $ 22 - $ 26 / Hour location_on Burlington, Vermont work_outline Contract/Temporary favorite_border JOB ON CANDIDATE PORTAL COPY LINK link...

PT Bookkeeper

  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brattleboro, VT
  • 90+ days ago

Clean Cash Office per Bookkeeper Assignment. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and follow company personal appearance policy....

Demographic Data for Vermont

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Vermont

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 Vermont 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 Vermont
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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