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VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Union Payroll Specialist to support a national construction company. You will assist the payroll department in the processing of “Certified” union payroll for Canada as…
Finance & Accounting · Detroit, MI
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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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…
Entrepreneur and sales leader sought for growing consulting practice! Our empowered culture was built by Big Four alumni and has attracted the industry's best and brightest for more than 15 years. Our clients range from…
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Accounting Services Assistant – Metro Detroit Job Summary: Our client is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Services Assistant to support the Controller. This full-time, in-office position requires an ind…
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. ~1 – 3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience in an automotive manufacturing environment. ~ Experienc…
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Job Details: Senior E-Billing Specialist- Hybrid Liberty Personnel is partnered with a TOP 200 AM Law Firm seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join their team. Responsibilities include: Generate and distri…
Harvard Resource Solutions/Venteon is seeking a Staff Accountant for their client in Roya Oak on a direct hire basis.. In office Salary Range: 75K - 85K ( Based upon experience and education) High potential for growth an…
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NextPath Workforce Solutions is currently seeking a Transitions/New Account Onboarding Associate to join our client’s team in Southfield, MI . This is a Onsite, Contract position. SALARY: $22-$25/hr (depending on experie…
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…
higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. · Accuracy and attention to detail · Basic bookkeeping or strong mathematical skills · Proven Customer Service · Elevated levels of prof…
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
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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