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Bookkeeper jobs in Detroit, MI
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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OverviewThe OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Senior Estimator to join Walbridge. In this role you will coordinate full estimating service efforts for all Construction Specification Institute (CSI)…
$52k - $56k
: Job Summary The Billing Coordinator is a key finance-focused role, responsible for ensuring consistency and accuracy in membership systems, fee collection, and donor gift processing across Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro D…
We Are:Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we deliver…
Position: ControllerReports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Detroit, MIMinimum Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership roleAbout the Op…
Village Green is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Property Accountant to join our team. The Property Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for a portfolio of properties. This inc…
About Us Ray Laethem is a growing automotive dealership looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, excellent organizational abiliti…
Finance Assistant Join a High-Volume, Award-Winning Automotive Team We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and results-driven Finance Assistant to join our growing dealership team. This individual will work closel…
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, he…
experience (Required) ~6 months in prior experience in multi-entity organizational structure (Preferred) ~ Knowledge of advanced bookkeeping principles and practices ~ Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solvin…
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Location: Berkeley, CA Office Role Type: Part-Time (25-35 hours/week) Who We Are: At NurtureSource Homes, we transform Bay Area properties through thoughtful design, strategic renovation, and meticulous project execution…
school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred. ~2–5+ years of bookkeeping/ accounting support experience (or equivalent). ~ Inventory Accounting experien…
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What bookkeepers earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $17–$22 | $35k–$45k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Senior | $27–$35 | $56k–$73k |
Adjusted for the Detroit 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
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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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