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Bookkeeper jobs in Columbus, 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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About The JobReady to take the next step in your public accounting leadership journey with a Top 100 firm that lives out its mission to "empower growth"?Headquartered in Ohio with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Toledo,…
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IN0534 Fishers, NY0705 NY Region Business Office, OH0523 Independence Bus Office, OH0713 NW Bancshares HQ, PA0258 BellevueJob DescriptionThe Technical IT Audit Lead performs specialized auditing tasks related to bank tec…
Job Description Join Consumer & Community Banking Finance & Business Management in a highly visible role that helps define how we measure and communicate the business value of AI. You’ll partner with senior leaders acros…
$22 - $26 per hour
About Us Capital Property Solutions (CPS) is a Columbus, OH-based HOA and property management company dedicated to helping communities run smoothly through responsive, professional service. We're looking for a detail-ori…
On-Site role Job Description: Work with payroll data while maintaining strict confidentiality. Process manual check requests and support payroll operations through client systems. Communicate with internal/external conta…
$21.99 per hour
Are you a finance professional with a knack for analytical problem-solving and contract administration? We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Specialist to join a dynamic finance team in a fully remote role! In this e…
$20 - $25 per hour
Job Title: Billing Coordinator Duration: 4-Month Contract (with possible extensions) Rate: $20 – $25/hr (W2) + 401k 4% Match Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future witho…
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What bookkeepers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $36k–$46k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $46k–$59k |
| Senior | $27–$36 | $57k–$74k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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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