7,660 Bookkeeping Jobs (October 2026) - Apply with AI
Bookkeeping jobs in October 2026 often cover day-to-day financial records, account reconciliation, invoicing, payroll support, and month-end close work across remote, hybrid, and on-site settings. Candidates can expect openings that range from entry-level bookkeeping assistant roles to experienced bookkeeper and full-charge bookkeeper positions. Create an account to explore the full job feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent.
Full-Charge Bookkeeper / Payroll Specialist
RemoteOverview On-site position – no remote work We are looking for an experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper with strong payroll and HR administration skills to take ownership of our day-to-day financial and people operations. This role is ideal for a…
Posted today
Bookkeeper & Accounts Payable Specialist
RemoteWe are seeking a full-time Bookkeeper & Accounts Payable Specialist to manage financial records and vendor interactions. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily bookkeeping tasks, processing vendor invoices and payments,…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Remote Bookkeeper - Xero and QuickBooks (PAD1064075)
RemoteOur client is seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Bookkeeper to join their firm. The primary responsibilities of this role is to provide accurate bookkeeping for a book of small business clients and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Your…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Full-Charge Bookkeeper & Payroll/HR Administration
On-siteOverview We are looking for an experienced Full-Charge Bookkeeper with strong payroll and HR administration skills to take ownership of our day-to-day financial and people operations. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Remote Bookkeeper
RemoteAbout Huzzle At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms across a wide range of…
Posted today
Accountant/Bookkeeper
RemoteThis long-term role is perfect for someone eager to understand a business and take ownership of financial management. The successful candidate will work remotely, overseeing the financial operations of a growing construction and real estate…
Posted 2 weeks ago
Accountant/Bookkeeper
RemoteWe are looking for an experienced Accountant based in the Philippines to join a dynamic Australian accounting and advisory firm. This role involves managing accounting responsibilities, contributing to financial reporting, and providing client-focused…
Posted 3 weeks ago
Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper
RemoteHunt St is seeking a remote Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper based in the Philippines. This role focuses on managing full finance functions for various Australian clients, including payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, month-end…
Posted 4 days ago
Construction Bookkeeper (Buildertrend)
RemoteVirtual Construction Assistants is seeking a Construction Bookkeeper with hands-on experience in Buildertrend to support construction-focused clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, trustworthy, and can work independently while…
Posted 1 week ago
Senior Bookkeeper
RemoteJoin a respected professional services firm as a Senior Bookkeeper, responsible for day-to-day financial processing, reconciliation, and reporting. This part-time role focuses on accuracy in payroll and accounts payable, ledger management,…
Posted 4 days ago
Senior Bookkeeper
RemotePosition Type: Full-Time | Remote Working Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time, Monday–Friday About the Role We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper / Accounting Operations Specialist to manage financial records and…
Posted 1 week ago
Senior Bookkeeper
On-siteEMS Unlimited, a paramedic-owned ambulance and medical transport company, seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day accounting across multiple stations. This role involves reconciling and coding transactions, maintaining financial…
Posted 1 week ago
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Bookkeeping Salary Data (October 2026)
Review salary details for bookkeeping jobs across 7,660+ active postings, including roles focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, reconciliations, and general ledger work.
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Based on 7,660 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Sep 2, 2026
Salary Distribution
Based on 7,660 roles currently tracked by LiftmyCV. Last updated on Sep 2, 2026
| Experience Level | 25th Percentile | Median (50th) | 75th Percentile | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | $45,000 | $52,500 | $69,400 | 7,660 |
| Entry-Level | $40,515 | $49,125 | $52,780 | 26 |
| Mid-Level | $45,603.5 | $62,500 | $72,440 | 35 |
| Senior-Level | $71,875 | $78,750 | $101,375 | 4 |
"Bookkeeping hiring in 2026 tends to reward accuracy, trust, and tool fluency more than broad finance language. Employers usually want people who can keep clean ledgers, reconcile accounts, handle month-end routines, and work confidently in systems like QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, or payroll platforms. For entry-level bookkeeping jobs, clean fundamentals matter. For senior bookkeeper or full-charge roles, the bar shifts toward judgment, ownership, and fewer handoffs."
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How to Land a Bookkeeping Role in 2026
Bookkeeping jobs in 2026 usually reward candidates who can show clean transaction handling, reliable month-end support, and comfort with accounting software. A good application should make it clear whether your lane is small business bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, bank reconciliations, or full-charge bookkeeping. Those are not the same job, and employers often screen for the exact bookkeeping duties they need covered.
For small business bookkeeping roles, emphasize daily categorization, invoice tracking, vendor payments, customer receipts, and owner-ready reports. For AP or AR-heavy bookkeeping jobs, focus on payment runs, aging reports, collections follow-up, purchase orders, billing accuracy, and reconciliation work. If payroll appears in the job description, call out payroll cycles, timecard review, wage adjustments, benefit deductions, and compliance-sensitive recordkeeping without overstating tax authority you have not held.
- Name the systems you have used. QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sage, Excel, Google Sheets, Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, and similar tools should be tied to actual bookkeeping tasks, not listed as a loose software stack.
- Show your close process. Mention bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entry support, accruals, prepaid expenses, chart of accounts cleanup, and monthly reporting packages when those match your background.
- Be clear about scope. A part-time nonprofit bookkeeper, a construction bookkeeper, an ecommerce bookkeeper, and a full-charge bookkeeper handle different records, approvals, and reporting rhythms.
- Search by responsibility, not only title. Look for bookkeeping jobs under bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounting assistant, AP specialist, AR specialist, payroll bookkeeper, and full-charge bookkeeper.
Applications tend to work better when they mirror the employer’s books: transaction volume, industry, software, reporting cadence, and whether the role is remote, hybrid, or on-site. LiftmyCV helps you find bookkeeping jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferred work style, then auto-apply to relevant roles faster.
Required Skills
Resume Tips
For bookkeeping jobs, your resume should prove accuracy, consistency, and comfort with financial records. Lead with experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll support, month-end close, invoicing, expense categorization, and financial reporting. Name the tools you’ve used, such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, FreshBooks, NetSuite, Excel, Google Sheets, Bill.com, Gusto, ADP, or Stripe, instead of writing only “accounting software.”
Include certifications or coursework that fit bookkeeping work, such as QuickBooks ProAdvisor, NACPB, AIPB, bookkeeping certificates, payroll training, or accounting classes completed in 2026. Cut vague office administration duties unless they connect directly to invoices, ledgers, vendor payments, customer billing, collections, receipts, or reconciliation work.
Present each bookkeeping bullet with the account type, transaction volume, tool, and result where you can. Weak bullet: “Handled bookkeeping and helped with reports.” Strong bullet: “Reconciled 12 operating and credit card accounts in QuickBooks Online each month, corrected coding errors, and prepared clean reports for the accountant before close.”
If your background includes small business, nonprofit, ecommerce, construction, or property bookkeeping, say so. Those details help employers understand the chart of accounts, sales tax, deposits, job costing, or vendor workflows you already know.
LiftmyCV helps you create an ATS-friendly bookkeeping resume tailored to each job, so your skills and experience better match what employers are looking for.
How to Prepare for Interviews
Bookkeeping interviews usually test accuracy, judgment, and comfort with financial records. Prepare examples that show how you handled bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close tasks, payroll support, or cleanup work in QuickBooks, Xero, Excel, or Google Sheets.
Expect practical questions rather than abstract prompts. A common format is a bookkeeping assessment where you categorize sample transactions, find an error in a trial balance, reconcile a bank statement, or explain how you would investigate an unmatched payment. You may also be asked, “Walk me through how you close the books for a small business at month end.”
Before interviews in 2026, review the chart of accounts, accrual versus cash accounting, sales tax basics, invoice workflows, and common reconciliation issues. Bring specific stories with numbers where possible, such as reducing overdue invoices, catching duplicate vendor payments, or cleaning up several months of uncategorized transactions. Be ready to explain how you protect confidentiality and document changes when financial records need correction.