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Bookkeeper jobs in Indianapolis, IN
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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Vaco Indianapolis has partnered with a client in downtown Indianapolis in search of a Legal Billing Specialist. If you feel you would be a good fit, apply today! This is a full time, direct hire opportunity. Will be work…
Job Description The Administrative Support Worker Lead is responsible for assisting management with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, ordering, data entry, filing, etc. The Administrative Support Worker…
$24 - $28 per hour
: Senior Accounts Payable Clerk Wanted! Location: Indianapolis, IN Pay Range: $24-$28 per hour About Us: Join Model 1, the nation's largest dealership since 1980, representing over 20 top manufacturers. As a Senior Accou…
Company Description Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Wabash Valley Power is a not-for-profit electric cooperative and wholesale provider of reliable, affordable electricity to our 21 electric distribution member c…
$18 - $21 per hour
Description Monarch Investment & Management Group is now seeking a Apartment Community Bookkeeper at Westminster Apartments & Townhomes in Greenwood, IN. __________________________ PAY: $18-$21/ HR + Bonus potential up t…
report to the Controller. Beyond core AP duties, you'll gain hands-on exposure to journal entries, bank reconciliations, and basic bookkeeping under the guidance of the Controller — the same skills that anchor our Proper…
US PAYROLL TAX SPECIALIST Location: Fishers, IN | Hybrid ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Tax Specialist to join our payroll and financial operations team. This role is responsible for ensuring acc…
detail-oriented and organized professional to support our accounting operations by managing accounts payable and assisting with bookkeeping tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, maintaini…
The Payroll Operations Specialist is responsible for accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. This role manages weekly payroll processing, timekeeping validation, special pay cal…
The Tom Wood Group, in Indianapolis, Indiana is currently searching for a Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of payroll processes and…
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What bookkeepers earn in Indianapolis
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 Indianapolis 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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