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Finance & Accounting · Houston, TX
Bookkeeper jobs in Houston, TX
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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$18–$37/hr
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Job ID#: 37515 Overview A growing, multi-state organization is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll processing. This role will focus on payroll execution, compliance, and reporting, while partne…
Castlerock Resources is recruiting and sourcing on the behalf of our client, James W. Turner Construction (JWTC) and we are looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist in the Northwest Houston, TX area. The Accounts Payabl…
Naztec International Group is a technology consulting and professional services company delivering innovative solutions in IT consulting, engineering support, project delivery, staffing, and business operations. We partn…
Description We are seeking a Turkish speaking Bookkeeper/ Accountant for our Business Processing Outsourcing Department in our Houston, TX office. We are looking for the right individual with strong organizational skills…
Accounts Payable (AP) Assistant Position Summary The Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk is responsible for processing invoices, maintaining payment records, and ensuring vendors are paid accurately and on time. Responsibilities…
Houston, TX, United States Energy Systems Full Time Permanent Employee Overview We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we…
Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Bringing Home the Dough Position performs a variety of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks, including keeping records updated, preparing reports and reconciling…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Houston, TX – Job # 3601b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around p…
$50k - $80k
team supports multiple funeral homes and cremation service providers across the region, and we are seeking a skilled Accountant / Bookkeeper to join us in supporting our financial operations. Position Overview: The ideal…
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Accounting Clerk Location: Houston, TX Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00/hour (based on experience) Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Dean's Professional Services is actively seeking an Accounting Clerk to join a gr…
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join Houston Graduate School of Theology. As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely pr…
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What bookkeepers earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $37k–$47k |
| Mid level | $23–$29 | $47k–$61k |
| Senior | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
Adjusted for the Houston 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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Bookkeeper
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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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Staff Accountant
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