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Bookkeeper jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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IDEAL HOME HEALTH CARE, LLC JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Billing Assistant / EVV Coordinator REPORTS TO: Administrator A. BASIC PURPOSE The Billing Assistant / EVV Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, comp…
Job Description: The Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Accounts Payable Accountants within the Payments and Quality Assurance team. Working closely with the Senior Ac…
: Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, G…
$27 - $31 per hour
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Associate Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Type: Contract Compensation: $27.00 - $31.00 Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Hours: 40.0 Overview The Accounts Receivable Coordinator is.…
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Clerk Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Direct Hire Compensation: Work Model: Onsite – hybrid Responsibilities Enter trade and miscellaneous cash receipts on a daily basis in an accurate and t…
Join our team! big Burrito Restaurant Group is looking for an Accounts Payable Associate to work with us. This position is Monday–Friday based in our corporate office in Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will bring the…
$18 - $26 per hour
Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: $18.00 - $26.00 Work Model: Onsite – onsite Responsibilities Monitor the Accounts Payable shared inbox and ensure inquiries from thi…
Office Location: 119 Gamma Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (Hybrid In-Office schedule) OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of assigne…
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Direct Hire Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Overview The New Hire Payroll Coordinator ensures the accurate and timely entry of new hires into the payro…
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What bookkeepers earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $37k–$47k |
| Mid level | $23–$29 | $47k–$60k |
| Senior | $28–$37 | $58k–$76k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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