Finance & Accounting · New York, NY

Bookkeeper jobs in New York, NY

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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$24–$50/hr
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$73k
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Senior Payroll Associate

Fox Corporation · New York, NY

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Te…

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Senior Union Payroll Associate

Fox Corporation · New York, NY

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Corporation Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Te…

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Careerscape · New York, NY · Temporary
$28 - $35 per hour

Our client, a financial services company, is seeking a temporary Accounts Payable Specialist to support its finance team in Manhattan. This role covers full-cycle invoice processing, vendor payment coordination, and reco…

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Junior Payroll Analyst

Physician Affiliate Group Of New Y · New York, NY · Full-time

: Assist in reviewing time cards, organizing audits, and transmitting bi-weekly payroll. Ensures payroll laws, compliance and confidentiality and union requirements are adhered to. Maintains an accurate and timely schedu…

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Bookkeeper

Careerscape · New York, NY · Part-time
$28 - $34 per hour

Our client, a professional services company based in Manhattan, is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support their finance team on a part-time basis. This role handles day-to-day transaction processing, account rec…

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Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable (Temporary)

Van Wyck & Van Wyck · New York, NY · Temporary
$30 - $40 per hour

Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable (Temporary) New York, NY | Temporary, Full-Time | Non-Exempt | Onsite ABOUT VAN WYCK & VAN WYCK Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a family-founded event design and production firm creating highly person…

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Bookkeeper

The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003 · New York, NY
$43.72 per hour

The NewsGuild of New York, CWA Local 31003 Bookkeeper Based in New York City, NY The NewsGuild of New York is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to assist in managing our day-to-day accounting and finance requirements…

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Bookkeeper

The Jacobson Group · New York, NY · Full-time
$100k

Job Description: A reputable organization in the financial services industry is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. The company prides itself on accuracy and efficiency in managi…

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Bookkeeper

Masa NY · New York, NY · Full-time

Masa Restaurant Group ( is seeking a full-time, on-site Bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple restaurant entities. This role is responsible for accurate financial recordkeeping, accounts…

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Genuine Search Group · New York, NY · Full-time
$75k

Job Summary A reputable NYC real estate developer/owner/operator is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support accounting operations across their portfolio. Responsibilities ~Review, code, and process invoices ~Ma…

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What bookkeepers earn in New York

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $24–$30 $50k–$63k
Mid level $30–$39 $63k–$82k
Senior $38–$50 $79k–$103k

Adjusted for the New York 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

01 Bookkeeper
02 Full-Charge Bookkeeper
03 Accounting Clerk Supervisor
04 Staff Accountant
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