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Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers track a business's money — recording transactions and keeping the books accurate. If you're organized and good with numbers, it's a steady role you can even do from home.

Median Salary
$50,670/yr
Typical Range
$36,000 – $74,550
Job Outlook
Stable demand

What does a Bookkeeper do?

  • Record income and expenses
  • Reconcile bank statements
  • Prepare invoices and track payments
  • Help get records ready for tax time

Education & training

High school diploma; some take accounting courses

How to become a Bookkeeper

  1. Graduate high school (math helps)
  2. Take a bookkeeping or accounting basics course
  3. Learn software like QuickBooks
  4. Consider the Certified Bookkeeper credential

Skills that help

AccuracyMathOrganizationTrustworthiness

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer, and experience.

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