Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper Job Description
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
Bookkeeper Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Bookkeeper is $33173 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $51029. The lowest salary reported was $21623. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Bookkeeper is $16.5 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $25.37. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $10.75. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Bookkeeper are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $102.97 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Bookkeeper. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $26,059 – $56,448
Florida – $26,069 – $50,972
Illinois – $27,990 – $50,404
New Jersey – $29,575 – $59,582
New York – $26,605 – $60,276
Texas – $23,508 – $50,647
Washington – $27,163 – $50,876
These are the highest paying cities for a Bookkeeper. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Houston, Texas –
Seattle, Washington –
Miami, Florida –
Chicago, Illinois –
Los Angeles, California –
Atlanta, Georgia –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Bookkeeper from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $33173 while in 2007 it was just $30764.06
Tasks
– Preparation and sending of deposits
– Compilation of information from cashiers and/or front desk clerks
– Making sure that all information on accounts is accurate
– Checking the information from all transactions
How To Become a Bookkeeper
Many bookkeepers start out and have successful careers with only a high school education. They learn the skills of the position on the job. However, as with most positions, having a college degree can improve the likelihood of getting a job. The position is also often seen as an gateway into accounting work for graduates.
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 11% of Bookkeepers were males while 89% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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