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Bookkeeper in Austin, TX

Bookkeeper Job Description

Candidates for bookkeeper positions should have solid communication, organizational and customer service skills. Technology expertise demands vary by company but may include proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Excel, Quickbooks or other small business accounting software. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Businesses often seek at least three years’ experience, although requirements differ significantly by firm.

Typical bookkeeper duties:

Reconciling bank statementsProcessing payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivablePosting and updating journal entriesPerforming month-end closingsTracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedulesPreparing the trial balance

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Salary for Bookkeeper in Austin, TX
63800 - 81200
Low
63800
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
72790
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
81200
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.