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Bookkeeper Job Description Sample Template

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Bookkeeper

This free Bookkeeper job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Bookkeeper to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Bookkeeper Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to monitor the finances of our growing company. On a daily basis, you will record all financial transactions, including cash payments, into the correct general ledger and verify that they are accurate. You will also be responsible for maintaining all financial records, completing required tax forms, processing payroll, and generating regular reports for upper management. Our ideal candidate has worked as a professional Bookkeeper for at least three years and has experience managing large bank accounts.

Bookkeeper Duties and Responsibilities

  • Review financial transactions for accuracy
  • Input transactions into the correct ledger
  • Reconcile bank and other accounts
  • Pay vendors as they come due
  • Complete required tax forms
  • Make deposits and record all cash receipts
  • Manage the office petty cash fund
  • Process company payroll

Bookkeeper Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; degree inbusiness administration, accounting, finance or relevant field preferred
  • 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
  • Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication and math skills
  • Knowledge of payroll and bookkeeping principles
  • Understand how to balance large bank accounts
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