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Bookkeeper jobs in Cleveland, OH
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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Vaco is hiring for an Entry Level Staff Accountant role in Cleveland OH Direct Hire, Onsite Pay: 24/hr Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Entry-Level Accountant to join our Finance team. This…
Job Description Skip the wait and schedule your interview here: Job Type: Full-time or Part-time Location: 10001 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106 About the Job You were born to lead. If you naturally take charge, stay or…
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We are hiring immediately for a full time ADMINISTRATIVE BOOKKEEPER position. Location : The Cleveland Museum of Art - 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full…
The Assistant Manager (AM) is the operations leader of the restaurant focused on profitability, Guest service, people development, and operations management. The AM supports the Restaurant General Manager (RGM) in managi…
Job Description Keeping our customers happy and loyal Rostering Stock ordering Recruiting Training and development Inventory management Cash handling and running reports Profit management Sales building Food safety Food…
Commercial Real Estate Accountant Commercial Real Estate, Cleveland, Ohio Join a Growing Team Where Your Work Makes an Impact At Hanna Commercial Real Estate , we're committed to providing exceptional property management…
Assistant Manager - Chick-fil-A (Sundays Off) Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for an immediate opportunity to join a dynamic team? Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional customer servi…
$20 - $23 per hour
What You Need To Know Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to…
Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines that pride themselves on th…
Rainbow USA is recognized as one of the fastest growing junior, kids, plus, and petite, specialty apparel retail chains and has grown to over 1,000 retail stores! We have multiple retail lines that pride themselves on th…
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This company specializes in civil, heavy highway, and municipal projects , with an average bid range of $750K-$1M , and has recently secured a $13M project . They are open to hiring at either the Senior Estimator or Juni…
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What bookkeepers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$21 | $35k–$44k |
| Mid level | $21–$27 | $44k–$57k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland 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
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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