Bookkeepers produce financial records for businesses. Duties typically include:[i]
● Entering financial transactions into appropriate software (e.g., Quickbooks)
● Putting costs and income into software and assigning the appropriate account
● Receiving and recording cash and checks
● Producing reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, etc.)
● Checking for accuracy
● Reconciling and reporting any differences
[i] “Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks : Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, n.d. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/mobile/bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks.htm#:~:text=Bookkeeping%20clerks%2C%20also%20known%20as,reports%20for%20supervisors%20and%20managers