A bookkeeper or bookkeeping clerk is a financial professional who is responsible for updating a company’s financial accounts and records. Their duties include checking accounting records for accuracy, tracking invoices and payments and maintaining a system for organizing company documents.
A Bookkeeper should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Bookkeeper should be able to execute:
- Documenting financial transaction details and monitoring the transactions
- Preparing and filing financial documents
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Fact-checking accounting data
- Reconciling company accounts
- Processing payroll and tracking payroll data
- Assisting with tax payments and returns
A competitive Bookkeeper will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- An eye for detail
- The ability to meet deadlines
- The ability to communicate complex data in a clear way
- Exceptional organizational skills
- The ability to prioritize projects
- Customer service skills
- Excellent data entry skills
