What does a Bookkeeper/Supervisor do?
Bookkeepers are primarily responsible for maintaining a company's general ledger, which entails recording daily transactions, deposits, and income. The majority of bookkeepers work in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry.
Bookkeepers usually have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. The best bookeepers are extremely familiar with GAAP and comfortable working in QuickBooks. Bookkeepers must be detail oriented, have strong math skills, and be efficient.
What responsibilities are common for Bookkeeper/Supervisor jobs?
- Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes
- Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as needed basis
- Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
- Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments
- Perform account receivable functions including invoicing, deposits, collections, and revenue recognition
- Prepare financial reports through collection, analysis, and summarization of data
- Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards
What are the typical qualifications for Bookkeeper/Supervisor jobs?
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Bookkeeper/Supervisor Career Path
Learn how to become a Bookkeeper/Supervisor, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
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Bookkeeper/Supervisor Insights
Read what Bookkeeper/Supervisor professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
Linda's StuffBookkeeper24 Jul 2022
“My interactions with my coworkers were always positive and I enjoyed the work I did.”
IntuitQuickBooks Live Bookkeeper5 Jan 2021
“Worked with nice people who really worked hard and tried to provide good customer service.”
Liberty Music PR Book-keeper7 Sept 2022
“They have such a great work ethic and really care about those that work for them.”
The UPS StoreBookkeeper25 May 2022
“pay ain't great but thanks to inflation i've been getting raises at least once every six months”
Volute LondonBookkeeper3 Dec 2020
“There is a lot of respect for your personal time and I think in general Volute offers a good work life balance.”
Wei Wei &CoAssistant Part-time Bookkeeper28 Jan 2021
“People are nice and friendly.”
IntuitAssociate Bookkeeper16 Dec 2021
“I definitely am really excited about the opportunity and I am confident I will move up quickly.”
Accountability PlusBookkeeper19 Sept 2022
“Vertical growth was not apparent”
Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of a Bookkeeper/Supervisor
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