Job Description The Payroll Specialist supports an assigned pay group that may include up to 20,000 employees. This role helps process accurate, timely payroll, researches discrepancies, and maintains supporting records…
Finance & Accounting · Nashville, TN
Bookkeeper jobs in Nashville, TN
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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Overview : TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Title: Billing Analyst I Work Location: Nashville, TN,…
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…
$125k - $165k
Job ID: 43048Reference: 300016031996657Location: Nashville, TN, United StatesDepartment: Transportation EngineeringBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate Posted: 2026-08-13Arcadis is the world's leading co…
At Downtown Nashville Nissan, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Downtow…
$20 per hour
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to leverage your analytical skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are seeking a temporary Billing Specialist to support daily financial operations and driv…
$23 per hour
four years of hands-on experience in computer-based accounting systems. In this role, you will handle key day-to-day financial, bookkeeping, and clerical operations—including accounts payable/receivable, grant tracking,…
$24 per hour
Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional looking to grow your Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable experience? We are seeking a temporary RampUp Specialist to join a dynamic, collaborative team in Nashville, TN.…
$21 per hour
Job Title: Medical Billing & Records Coordinator Location: Brentwood, TN Industry: Healthcare / Revenue Cycle Pay: $21 / hour Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401k. About Our Client Ad…
Overview Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate abou…
Job Summary Job Title: Accounts Payable & Billing Specialist Reports to: Director of Finance Location: Nashville Classification: Part time, Exempt Mission: The mission of The Next Door Recovery is to provide a continuum…
$75k - $90k
"A river cuts through a rock, not because of power, but because of its persistence." Job Title: Solutions Navigator (B2B Sales) Job Description: At River Run Payroll + HR, we don't hire "reps" to fill a seat; we hire Sol…
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What bookkeepers earn in Nashville
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Senior | $29–$38 | $60k–$78k |
National ranges — pay in Nashville typically tracks these.
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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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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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