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BOOKKEEPER
This Bookkeeper resume sample showcases skills in recording financial transactions, maintaining accurate ledgers, processing payroll, and preparing financial reports for small to medium-sized businesses.
YOUR NAME
Bookkeeper
Professional Summary
Write a concise summary (3-4 sentences) highlighting your years of bookkeeping experience, key skills (e.g., accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll processing, proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks/Xero), and your accuracy, organization, and reliability.
Work Experience
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Precision Accounting Services
- Managed all daily bookkeeping tasks for a portfolio of 15+ small business clients using QuickBooks Online and Xero.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Processed bi-weekly payroll for up to 50 employees per client, including tax withholdings and direct deposits, and prepared quarterly payroll tax reports.
Accounting Clerk
Local Business Solutions
- Entered financial data into QuickBooks Desktop, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted with processing invoices and payments for accounts payable.
- Prepared bank deposit slips and helped with basic account reconciliations.
- Maintained organized filing systems for financial documents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting
Austin Community College
Skills
Accounts Payable (A/P) & Accounts Receivable (A/R), General Ledger Maintenance, Bank & Credit Card Reconciliation, Payroll Processing & Tax Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation (Balance Sheet, Income Statement), QuickBooks (Online & Desktop), Xero Accounting Software, Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets, Formulas), Data Entry & Accuracy, Attention to Detail & Organization
References available upon request.
Highlight your proficiency in specific accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.).
Emphasize your attention to detail and accuracy.
Mention any experience with payroll processing or sales tax preparation.
Certifications like Certified Bookkeeper (CB) can be beneficial.
Your Bookkeeper cover letter should showcase your organizational skills, reliability, and trustworthiness in handling financial information. Align your experience with the specific needs of the business (e.g., industry-specific bookkeeping, particular software used).
Be prepared for questions about your experience with accounting software, how you ensure accuracy, your process for bank reconciliations, and handling common bookkeeping challenges. You might be given a short practical test on data entry or software navigation.