You might hire a bookkeeper to:
- Record daily transactions and maintain company financial records
Prepare financial reports and highlight discrepancies between expected and actual data
- Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
Complete tax forms and work with accountants to ensure compliance with financial law
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Meticulous with details and record-keeping | Proven bookkeeping experience |
| Solid understanding of the five main types of accounts and big-picture financial operations | Self-directed and willing to take initiative |
| Proficient with bookkeeping software, and a high degree of computer literacy | Highly organized with a commitment to following through |
| Exceptionally trustworthy, honest, and discreet | Strong verbal and written communication skills |
| Quick at mental calculation, with a natural aptitude for numbers | Positive, friendly presence and team-oriented mindset |
