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Bookkeeper jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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As a National Accounts Associate at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright you'll play a meaningful role in supporting and growing Nasdaq's relationships with key enterprise and home office partners. You'll contribute to business developm…
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial administration for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Th…
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our client's public accounting team in Pennsylvania. This position is well suited for a tax specialist who can handle advanced return preparation, support f…
Full job description Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable * Process vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payment requests. * Prepare customer invoices and follow up on outstanding balances. * R…
Accounts Receivable Clerk BMW & MINI of the Main Line - Bala Cynwyd, PA Full-Time| On-Site BMW & MINI of the Main Line are premier automotive dealerships proudly serving Pennsylvania’s Main Line. We’re looking for an Acc…
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Workers United-SEIU Accounting Assistant Based in Philadelphia, PA Workers United is seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Accounting Assistant to join our finance team onsite. In this role, you will manage daily transac…
$80k - $100k
Job Details: Bookkeeper & Office Manager Full-Time – 5 days on-site 80-100K We are seeking an experienced Billing, Payroll & Office Manager to oversee customer billing, accounts receivable, union payroll, and daily offic…
JOB DESCRIPTION Expression of Interest (EOI) - Accounting & Finance Location: Conshohocken, PA USA Employment Type: Full-Time Contract About Us Be part of the solution at Technip Energies and embark on a one of kind jour…
processes. We aim to deliver high quality customer service for the betterment of those needing care and support. Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounting Associate AP / AR / Analysis RESPONSIBILITIES: Join our accounti…
Payroll Specialist – To $65K – Philadelphia, PA – Job # 3605b Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers aro…
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What bookkeepers earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$52k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $52k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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