The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a firm that excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters. We have (11) offices in Texas : (2) offices in Houston (Corporate and River Oaks,) and (1) office in Ata…
Finance & Accounting · Austin, TX
Bookkeeper jobs in Austin, TX
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.
128
Open roles today
$19–$39/hr
Typical pay range
$58k
Median, full-time
6
Fresh in this list
No email, no resume, no sign-up. Save any listing below and you start anonymously.
You're signed in. Saving a listing drops it straight into your pipeline.
01
Open bookkeeper roles
12 shown of 128 · sorted by freshness
$45k - $52k
: Our client, who was founded in 1903 are a faith-based foundation that help children and families across three states by providing support and resources that will allow them to thrive and succeed. They are currently loo…
: Job Summary:: The Payroll Clerk will perform a wide variety of payroll duties. This person must possess strong organization and time management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks. The Payro…
Senior GL Accountant Company Overview ActiveProspect is on a mission to make consent-based marketing the best channel for online customer acquisition. We provide marketers the products they need to acquire qualified cust…
Remote option for Texas residents. SWBC is seeking a talented individual to perform as a supervisor on the payroll team while maintaining high confidentiality and effective communication of all employee-related payroll i…
$30 per hour
Bookkeepers located in North Austin/Round Rock area, we have a fantastic opportunity for you! Join a well-established international company and play a key role in overseeing financial operations across the U.S. business.…
About T3 Services Group T3 Services Group is a national home services company with seven locations across the U.S., providing Plumbing, Drains, HVAC, and Electrical services. Our business is powered by talented technicia…
$20 per hour
Join a team that plays a critical role in supporting the operations of a not-for-profit organization serving costal residents of Texas. In this position, you will help ensure the timely and accurate processing of mail, p…
$55k - $63k
We're looking for a dynamic Payroll Specialist / Timekeeper to join our team in Austin! Fulltime, Internal Position: Payroll Specialist Location: Austin, TX Salary: $55,000-63,000/yr Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Co…
Company Overview ActiveProspect is on a mission to make consent-based marketing the best channel for online customer acquisition. We provide marketers the products they need to acquire qualified customers at scale. Our p…
Staffmax is assisting our client in hiring a motivated Accounting Clerk for a 4-month contract. This role is perfect for someone with a background in finance who wants to expand their experience in a fast-paced environme…
We are seeking a dependable team member as a Payroll Specialist. This position provides administrative support to the Payroll, Benefits and Human Resources departments. It will include a lot of data entry, sorting & deli…
02
What bookkeepers earn in Austin
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$24 | $40k–$50k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $50k–$65k |
| Senior | $30–$39 | $63k–$82k |
Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.
03
What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
QuickBooksAccounts payableAccounts receivableBank reconciliationData entry accuracyInvoicingPayroll basicsExcelOrganization and follow-through
04
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.
05
Resume tips that move the needle
For bookkeepers specifically — generic advice costs you here
01
State the volume you handled: transactions per month, accounts reconciled, or number of client books maintained.
02
Name your software stack precisely, including QuickBooks Online versus Desktop, since employers filter on it.
03
Mention accuracy outcomes, like reconciliations kept current or clean handoffs to CPAs at tax time.
04
Include adjacent skills that widen the role, such as payroll runs, sales tax filings, or 1099 preparation.
05
List bookkeeping certifications or coursework; they matter more in this role than a general degree.
06
Where this role goes
Typical progression
01
Bookkeeper
02
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
03
Accounting Clerk Supervisor
04
Staff Accountant
Ten quiet minutes a day
Applying for bookkeeper jobs in Austin?
Robbi carries this page into your first day: your role, your city, your shift preference. Then it hands you a few small things each morning and keeps the pipeline honest.
Save what looks right here, then let Robbi hand you a few small things each morning and keep the follow-ups honest.
Start with this search
No email, no resume, no sign-up.
Open your tracker
Everything you saved is already there.