$47.84k - $49.92k
Process high-volume vendor invoices, expense reports, and credit card transactions with accuracy and timeliness. Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation. Prepare weekly or bi-weekly payment runs (AC…
Finance & Accounting · Columbus, OH
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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$17–$36/hr
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$52k
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Day-to-Day Core Responsibilities: Reconcile payroll disbursements and ensure payroll transactions are accurate. Code payroll-related expenses to the appropriate general ledger (GL) accounts (which will be trained) Gather…
$24 - $28 per hour
Invoice Processing: Verifying, batching, and posting invoices, including matching purchase orders and receipts. Payment Execution: Processing checks, ACH, and wire transfers. Vendor Relations: Responding to inquiries, re…
$20 - $23 per hour
Payroll Timekeeping Clerk Contract for 12 months $20-23/hr Onsite in Westerville, OH Details: Process 400-1000 timecards per week Cover all North America (US and Canada) Rank issues 1-4, whether wages are affected or not…
: At EMH&T, we attribute our ranking as the number one engineering design firm in Central Ohio to our reputation for first-rate solutions that make for strong client relationships. Join our top-notch team with an award-w…
$28 - $30 per hour
employees are paid accurately and on time while also supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, audit preparation, and general bookkeeping functions. Payroll administration is the primary focus of this role, with…
$25.43 per hour
: When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot! We're Americ…
capturing all billings, receipts, and recording of revenue transactions Assist in monitoring and managing cash flow Manage day-to-day AR processing, deposits, and bookkeeping Run monthly payroll Provide information to th…
$22 - $25 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…
Description HomeBuys is a growing retail discount outlet chain, presently 16 stores in Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. There are plans to open three more in FY2026. We are looking for a skilled payroll specialist with know…
Location: Pataskala, Ohio Pay Range: Based on experience. Monday – Friday, 1 st Shift (Flexible) 40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime, when needed) Full Benefits , Profit Sharing & 401K Opportunity: The Payroll Specialist…
$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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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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