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Job Overview Metrocast Cable Systems, a leading telecommunications provider in the northeastern United States, is seeking a meticulous and organised Payroll Clerk to join our team. This is a Full-Time position based in o…
Finance & Accounting · Boston, MA
Bookkeeper jobs in Boston, MA
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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$24–$48/hr
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$70k
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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a prominent private university located in Boston, MA. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the full lifecycle of A/…
Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings. Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 loca…
$20 per hour
We have an opening for a Purchasing & Accounts Payable Intern position. Location: Harvard Business School - 117 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163 Schedule : Monday, Wednesday & Thursdays - 20 hours a week. Requirement : M…
$33.66 - $34.5 per hour
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Specialist Location: Medford, MA (Onsite – 5 days/week) Department: Accounting / Finance Reports To: Accounting Manager Compensation: $33.66-$34.50/hr. About Fire Equipment Inc. (FE…
Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our growing construction organization. This individual will oversee the day-to-day accounting functions while supporting payroll, AP/AR, union reporting,…
$28 - $35 per hour
Careerscape is recruiting a part-time Bookkeeper on behalf of our client, an accounting and financial services company based in downtown Boston. This role supports day-to-day financial operations for a small portfolio of…
$65 - $75 per hour
We are seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll specialist to provide maternity leave coverage for our North America HR team. This role will be responsible for the administration of employee benefits programs, payroll a…
$65k - $85k
Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client for an entry-level Payroll Specialist to join their growing finance team on a fully remote basis. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to build a…
$69k - $74k
Employment Type: Full-Time FSLA: Salary/Exempt Division: Finance Department: Project Accounting Reports to: Project Accounting Manager Supervisory Duties: No Salary Range: $69,000 - $74,000 As the Assistant...
A highly respected global investment firm is seeking a Payroll Associate. This is a great opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to join a stable, high-performing organization with excellent benefits, strong me…
A leading global investment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller  to join its high-performing finance team. This role sits within a highly visible international finance function responsible for overseeing global ent…
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What bookkeepers earn in Boston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$29 | $49k–$61k |
| Mid level | $29–$38 | $61k–$79k |
| Senior | $37–$48 | $77k–$100k |
Adjusted for the Boston 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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