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Bookkeeper jobs in Seattle, WA
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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: This role will report to the CFO and be part of a small, but well established organization with business around the world. We offer the reliability of an experienced company with the flexibility and nimbleness of a sta…
$30 per hour
Reconciliation Disbursements/Check Runs A/P Processing A/P Review Matching Invoices Month-End Close Journal Entries Bookkeeping General Ledger Bill Pay Vendor Management Credit Card Reconciliation Wealth Management Finan…
$84.38k - $103.08k
SEIU 775 Payroll Specialist Based in Seattle, WA About SEIU 775 SEIU 775 represents more than 60,000 long-term care workers providing quality home care, nursing home care, and residential services in Washington, Montana,…
$24 - $30 per hour
Job Summary The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the company’s full AP cycle. The job duties include but not limit to maintaining vendor records, processing AP invoices and payments timely and…
POSITION SUMMARY Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes. Organize, secure, and maintain all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies…
$23 per hour
We are hiring immediately for a full time ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK position. Location : Fresh & Ready - 701 Monster Road Southwest, Renton, WA 98057. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time schedu…
$25 - $27 per hour
Charlie’s Produce - Who We Are Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in t…
$55k - $65k
JOB TITLE: Bookkeeper / Office Manager DEPARTMENT: Admin REPORTS TO: President/CEO BFOQ: Christian / Faith Aligned...
$80k - $120k
Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist Location (city, state): Fully on-site in Bellevue, WA Compensation: $80-120K Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Qualifications: Minimum 7 yea…
$50k - $60k
consistently experience joy, flexibility and rewarding compensation. We are a fast growing, modern, 100% remote organization delivering bookkeeping, payroll, bill-pay, invoicing and sales tax filing services to hundreds…
$17.13 - $20.03 per hour
We are a proud work-from-office company. If you're ready to work on-site in a dynamic, global company, we'd love to hear from you. About Us Vensure Employer Solutions is the largest privately held organization in the HR…
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What bookkeepers earn in Seattle
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$29 | $48k–$60k |
| Mid level | $29–$38 | $60k–$78k |
| Senior | $36–$47 | $75k–$98k |
Adjusted for the Seattle 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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Full-Charge Bookkeeper
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Accounting Clerk Supervisor
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