Median / Average Pay ($)
- $22.81 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $24.31 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $22.75 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $22.00 / hour (Salary.com)
Services Provided
- Account Management – Recording and scheduling payments in addition to accounts receivable/accounts payable tasks, such as invoice generation and tracking.
- Bank Reconciliation – Analyzing the customer’s banking records while identifying and rectifying discrepancies.
- Payroll Processing – Calculating employee wages and taxes in addition to ensuring payment and compliance.
- Financial Reports – Preparing and reviewing balance sheets, cash flow reports, and profit and loss statements.
- Financial Transactions – Recording and maintaining income, expenses, and transaction records, often using accounting software (such as Quickbooks).
- Tax Preparation Assistance – Obtaining, reviewing, and organizing financial records to aid clients in remaining compliant with tax regulations and requirements.
- Budgeting – Analyzing areas of the client’s financial health (i.e., cash flow), then developing budgets to improve or maintain their finances.
- Software Services – Installing and maintaining bookkeeping or accounting software; additionally, providing software training for employees.