Bookkeeper Jobs

Bookkeeper jobs are open across small business, healthcare, real estate, and nonprofit sectors, from entry-level through senior and full-charge roles, with specializations in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,924+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMBE CPAs
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type48% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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MAT Holdings, Inc.
Staff Accountant
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MAT Holdings, Inc.
New 11h ago
Staff Accountant
MAT Holdings, Inc.
Long Grove, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
$55k - $65k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Pacific Seafood
Staff Accountant
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Pacific Seafood
New 12h ago
Staff Accountant
Pacific Seafood
Clackamas, Oregon
Finance
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Unified Women’s Healthcare
Staff Accountant II
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Unified Women’s Healthcare
New 12h ago
Staff Accountant II
Unified Women’s Healthcare
Florida
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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3i
Senior Construction Accountant
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3i
New 13h ago
Senior Construction Accountant
3i
Dallas, Texas
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
Bachelor's degree in finance
201-500

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Senior Tax Accountant (Private Equity / Real Estate)
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New 13h ago
Senior Tax Accountant (Private Equity / Real Estate)
GPR Ventures / Duke Capital Ventures
Mountain View, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$90k - $135k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Bookkeeper Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • MBE CPAs
    MBE CPAs24
  • DPR Construction
    DPR Construction24
  • California Environmental Voters
    California Environmental Voters24
  • Dean Dorton
    Dean Dorton20
  • Fisher Investments
    Fisher Investments20

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale27
  • Education24
  • Technology & Software24
  • Healthcare & Medical Services24
  • Accounting & Auditing16

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in bookkeeper jobs.

  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop
  • Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
  • Two or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
  • Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • Familiarity with payroll processing and payroll software
  • Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

Tips for Your Bookkeeper Job Search

Tailor your resume to the software listed

Most bookkeeper postings name a specific platform, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or NetSuite. Mirror the exact product name from the posting in your resume's skills section. Hiring managers filter on these terms, and a generic 'accounting software' line won't get you through.

Show reconciliation volume, not just duties

Instead of listing 'managed accounts payable,' note the scale: number of accounts, transaction volume, or frequency of close cycles you owned. Quantifying the scope of your reconciliation work separates you from candidates who list identical job duties.

Target postings that match your close experience

Job descriptions distinguish between monthly, quarterly, and annual close responsibilities. Apply to roles where your close cycle experience matches. Applying for a full-charge position when your background is data entry only will stall your application early.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists bookkeeper openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a skills assessment in interviews

Many bookkeeper interviews include a practical test, reconciling a sample ledger, categorizing transactions, or spotting errors in a trial balance. Practice working through a messy bank rec under time pressure so the format isn't a surprise when it counts.

Negotiate based on software depth and close ownership

In salary discussions, anchor to the complexity of your software experience and whether you own the full close or hand off to a controller. Full-charge responsibility and multi-entity experience are concrete levers that justify higher offers than title alone.

Bookkeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most bookkeepers?

The companies hiring the most bookkeepers right now include MBE CPAs, DPR Construction, and California Environmental Voters, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in small and mid-size businesses across professional services, healthcare, and real estate.

How many bookkeeper jobs are remote?

About 52% of bookkeeper openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in finance and accounting. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoice processing positions tend to have the highest share of remote availability compared to roles that require in-person cash handling or on-site payroll runs.

How do you become a bookkeeper?

Start by learning double-entry accounting fundamentals, either through a community college course or a recognized online program. Get hands-on with QuickBooks or Xero, since employers expect software proficiency from day one. Earning the Certified Bookkeeper credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers strengthens your candidacy. Entry-level roles in accounts payable or data entry are common starting points before moving into full-charge work.

Can you get a bookkeeper job with little or no experience?

Yes, entry-level bookkeeper roles exist and are specifically designed for candidates without a long work history. Employers hiring at this level prioritize software familiarity, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of debits and credits over years of experience. Volunteer bookkeeping for a nonprofit, freelance work for a small business, or a completed accounting course all substitute effectively for paid experience on an early-career resume.

What does the bookkeeper interview process look like?

Most bookkeeper interviews involve an initial screen with HR or a hiring manager focused on your software experience and the types of accounts you've handled, followed by a technical round. That second stage often includes a practical exercise, such as reconciling a sample bank statement or identifying errors in a ledger. A final conversation with a controller or finance director is common before an offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to bookkeeper jobs?

You can find and apply to bookkeeper jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, software skills, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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