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We’re currently hiring for a Bookkeeper to join a growing general contracting firm in Metro Atlanta . If you’re experienced with QuickBooks, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment,…
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Bookkeeper jobs in Atlanta, GA
Bookkeepers maintain the daily financial records of a business. They enter transactions, reconcile bank accounts, manage invoices and bills, and keep the ledger tidy enough for accountants to work from.
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$56k
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Added - 5 hours ago 39246 | Accounts Receivable Specialist Accounting/Finance Atlanta, Georgia | Contract To Hire Job Description Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: 100% Remote - Must live in one of the…
We are looking for a part-time bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and support our accounting operations. This role involves recording daily transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assist…
Location: Atlanta, GA, United States Job ID: 87611 We Elevate... Quality of urban life Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportat…
Midsouth Steel, an industry leader in steel fabrication and erection, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Receivables Clerk to support our daily operations and accounting functions. This role is id…
Bookkeeper - Sandy Springs (Perimeter) Who: A strong, stable company with nearly 20 years in business is hiring a dependable Bookkeeper due to continued growth. What: You will oversee daily financial operations and gener…
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Bookkeeper (Construction) - Atlanta, GA Who: Strong Stable growing construction-focused organization What: Bookkeeper When: Immediate Need Where: Downtown / East Atlanta Why: Growth Office Environment: Hybrid Salary: $65…
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Job Description: Sr. Payroll Coordinator To Apply Now - email your resume to Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 Company Overview: Join a rapidly growing company based in Atlanta that values in…
About Us: We are a well-established and growing organization in the Metro Atlanta area, known for our dynamic work environment and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Payab…
Part-Time Bookkeeper (Remote) — Immediate Opening We're looking for an experienced part-time bookkeeper to step into a well-established role. Our long-time bookkeeper recently retired, leaving clean, well-maintained book…
Description We are seeking a German speaking Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Atlanta office. This position requires a positive, self-motivated individual with superior org…
Description We are seeking a motivated Bilingual Accountant/ Bookkeeper (Italian/English) to support our steadily growing Business Processing Outsourcing Department ("BPO") in our US headquarters Atlanta, GA office. RÖDL…
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What bookkeepers earn in Atlanta
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $39k–$49k |
| Mid level | $24–$30 | $49k–$63k |
| Senior | $29–$38 | $61k–$80k |
Adjusted for the Atlanta market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Which bookkeeping software have you used day to day?
Name the platforms and the tasks you actually performed in them — reconciliations, invoicing, reports. Mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor if you have them.
How do you make sure your entries are accurate?
Describe habits: reconciling regularly, double-checking against source documents, and reviewing unusual balances rather than trusting memory.
Walk me through reconciling a bank account.
Show the mechanics — match transactions, investigate differences, adjust for timing items — and your habit of finishing with a clean, documented reconciliation.
How do you handle a client or manager who is behind on records?
Describe triaging months of backlog systematically and setting up a routine so it does not pile up again. Calm persistence is the selling point.
What do you do when you find a transaction you cannot categorize?
Say you park it in a review account, gather context from receipts or the owner, and never guess silently. Accuracy over speed.
How do you keep sensitive financial information confidential?
Mention practical measures: access controls, not discussing figures outside need-to-know, and following the firm's data handling rules.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
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Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
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Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
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Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
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List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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