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Bookkeeper in Sacramento, CA

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 Sacramento, CA
62700 - 79800
Low
62700
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
71535
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
79800
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Accounts Receivable Manager 81795 93480 115710 Accounts Receivable Analyst 67260 76095 83505 Accounts Receivable Specialist 62415 68685 74955 Accounts Receivable Clerk 50160 58710 66120 Accounts Payable Manager 78945 93195 115140 Accounts Payable Analyst 65550 70965 78945 Accounts Payable Specialist 58995 64410 72105 Accounts Payable Clerk 49305 56145 62415 Billing Manager/Supervisor 67830 82080 102030 Billing Specialist 50160 57855 67260 Billing Clerk 48165 53865 59850 Full Charge Bookkeeper 71820 80940 94050 Credit Manager/Supervisor 91485 107445 125685 Credit and Collections Analyst 66120 76095 86070 Credit and Collections Specialist 54720 64980 78375 Purchasing Manager 76380 93195 109155 Purchasing Assistant 48450 55005 63840 Inventory Analyst 54720 68970 81795 Inventory Clerk 45030 50730 61845

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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.