Position Summary The Accounting Clerk III (AC III) supports the CBP Administration Systems, Office of Finance in a variety of functional areas (Payroll, Travel, Commercial Accounts, Revenue Field Support, Revenue Collect…
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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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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…
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…
equivalent relevant work experience. Understanding of basic accounting principles. Previous accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience preferred. Experience with financial or accounting software. Ex…
Job Summary — The Billing Analyst will assist in ensuring that the company receives payment for goods and services offered to clients. The Billing Analyst is responsible and accountable for : Preparing, posting, verifyin…
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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…
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…
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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
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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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