Finance & Accounting · Raleigh, NC

Bookkeeper jobs in Raleigh, NC

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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$18–$37/hr
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Assistant Manager II - NQ

Principal Financial Group · Raleigh, NC
$69.3k - $132k

What You'll DoWe’re looking for an Assistant Manager II to join our Non-Qualified (NQ) team! In this role, you’ll assist in leading Client Service operations members in the NQ department.Strategize and organize daily wor…

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At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the world's top tax firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMG's extensive network of specialists;…

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Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accentuate Staffing · Raleigh, NC

Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for our client in RTP, NC 27709.The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports to the Controller and will assist in ensuring that the company receive…

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Payroll Admin

Capital Automotive Group · Raleigh, NC · Full-time

Payroll Administrator Capital Automotive Group is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. This role plays an important part in making sure our employees are paid accurately and…

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Accounts Payable Specialist

WGNSTAR · Garner, NC · Full-time
$23 - $25 per hour

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailor…

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Payroll Specialist

Accentuate Staffing · Raleigh, NC

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing across multiple standalone locations for one of our clients. This role requires comprehensive knowledg…

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Payroll and Accounts Payable Specialist

Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Parish · Raleigh, NC · Full-time

handling employee payroll and personal information. Qualifications and Requirements: - Associate-level education in accounting, bookkeeping, business or a related field. - A minimum of three years of experience in accoun…

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Payroll Associate

Accentuate Staffing · Raleigh, NC

Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting for a Payroll Associate to join our client located in Lillington, NC 27546. This is a Direct Hire opportunity offering excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will possess stro…

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Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Accentuate Staffing · Raleigh, NC

Accentuate Staffing has partnered with a well-established Construction Company in Durham, NC in recruiting for a Staff Accountant to join their team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial…

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BOOKKEEPER in public accounting

Gpac · Raleigh, NC · Full-time
$45k - $65k

A top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Bookkeeper to their team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity…

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What bookkeepers earn in Raleigh

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $18–$23 $38k–$48k
Mid level $23–$29 $48k–$61k
Senior $28–$37 $59k–$77k

Adjusted for the Raleigh 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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