So, some bookkeepers complete associate or bachelor's degrees in accounting or business. Other bookkeepers finish their high school diplomas and then seek on-the-job training. To prove they possess certain skills, they may also complete one or both professional bookkeeping certificates available.

If you have information in QuickBooks already, your bookkeeper will help clean it up in the first month of service. As part of ongoing bookkeeping, your bookkeeper categorizes your transactions and reconciles your accounts each month.

Responsibilities and duties Manage all day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes, including A/P, A/R, payroll, journal entries, and bank reconciliation in QuickBooks. Generate accurate monthly financial reports, including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets using QuickBooks.

On a day-to-day basis, Bookkeepers complete data entry, collect transactions, track debits and maintain and monitor financial records. They also pay invoices, complete payroll, file tax returns and even maintain office supplies.