A strong bookkeeper resume shows three things fast: your numbers are accurate, your books close on time and you save your employer money. A clear structure and real numbers help hiring managers see this in seconds.
Below are 6 free bookkeeper resume examples for small businesses, full-charge roles, accounting firms, nonprofits, construction and team leads. After them, use the free builder to create your own, then print it or copy it.
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6 Bookkeeper Resume Examples
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Small Business Bookkeeper
Columbus, OH | (555) 010-0731 | tammy.rogers@email.com
Summary
Dependable small business bookkeeper with 7 years of experience keeping books accurate and cash flow clear. Skilled in QuickBooks Online, payroll, bank reconciliation and month-end reporting, ready to give your owners numbers they can trust.
Selected Achievements
- Cut month-end close from 7 days to 4 days
- Recovered $14,500 in duplicate vendor payments in one year
- Trained 4 team members on QuickBooks Online
Experience
Bookkeeper, Larkin Ridge Landscaping, Columbus, OH | 2019 to present
- Process about 380 vendor invoices and customer payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile 5 bank and credit card accounts monthly and close the books in 4 days
- Run payroll for 24 seasonal and full-time employees with 0 late payments
- Cut overdue customer balances by 25% in 12 months with weekly follow-up
- Prepare monthly reports for the owner that found 4 cost-saving changes
Accounting Clerk, Elmstead Property Management, Cincinnati, OH | 2016 to 2019
- Posted rent payments for 210 units each month with 99% accuracy
- Paid about 90 vendor bills a month on time
- Reconciled 3 bank accounts monthly
- Sent late notices to about 25 tenants a month
- Prepared year-end records for 1 annual audit
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2016
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Accounts payable | Accounts receivable | Bank reconciliation | Payroll processing | Month-end close | Financial reports | Sales tax filings
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
BRIAN KELLER, CB
Nashville, TN | (555) 010-0742 | brian.keller@email.com
Summary
Organized full-charge bookkeeper with 12 years of experience handling every step from invoices to financial statements. Skilled in payroll, sales tax, budgeting and audit support, ready to run your books with accuracy and calm.
Selected Achievements
- Cut food cost reporting time from 5 days to 2 days
- Saved $22,000 a year by renegotiating vendor terms
- Passed 4 audits in a row with 0 findings
Experience
Bookkeeper, Redstone Hollow Restaurant Group, Nashville, TN | 2018 to present
- Manage the books for 6 restaurant locations with 100% on-time monthly closes
- Process payroll and tip reporting for 140 employees every two weeks
- File sales tax reports 12 times a year with 0 penalties
- Track daily sales and food costs for 6 locations and flag 3 cost overruns a quarter
- Support 2 annual audits with 0 findings
Bookkeeper, Pinebrook Veterinary Clinic, Franklin, TN | 2014 to 2018
- Recorded about 200 client payments a day with 99% accuracy
- Paid about 60 vendor bills a month on time
- Reconciled 3 bank accounts monthly
- Prepared monthly reports for 2 clinic owners
- Trained 2 new front desk staff on deposits and receipts
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2012
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Accounts payable | Accounts receivable | Bank reconciliation | Payroll processing | Month-end close | Financial reports | Audit support
Accounting Firm Bookkeeper
MELISSA HAYES, CB
Charlotte, NC | (555) 010-0753 | melissa.hayes@email.com
Summary
Detail-focused accounting firm bookkeeper with 6 years of experience managing the books for small business clients. Skilled in reconciliations, financial statements and sales tax filings, ready to keep your clients on time and your firm’s reputation strong.
Selected Achievements
- Closed the books on time for 36 months in a row
- Saved clients an average of 5 hours a month with automated bank feeds
- Trained 3 junior bookkeepers
Experience
Bookkeeper, Harwick & Dunne Accounting, Charlotte, NC | 2020 to present
- Manage the books for 28 clients with 100% on-time monthly closes
- Reconcile about 75 accounts a month and resolve discrepancies within 2 days
- Prepare financial statements for 18 clients each quarter
- File sales tax reports for 16 clients with 0 penalties
- Cut client onboarding time from 9 days to 5 days with a new checklist
Accounts Payable Clerk, Oakridge Hollow Plumbing, Greensboro, NC | 2018 to 2020
- Processed about 260 vendor invoices a month with 99% accuracy
- Matched purchase orders and receipts for 15 suppliers
- Paid about 100 vendors a month on time
- Answered about 12 billing questions a week
- Organized records for 1 annual review
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2018
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Bank reconciliation | Month-end close | Financial reports | Sales tax filings | Payroll processing | Expense tracking | Vendor relations
Nonprofit Bookkeeper
JASON MILLER, CB
Madison, WI | (555) 010-0764 | jason.miller@email.com
Summary
Trusted nonprofit bookkeeper with 9 years of experience tracking restricted funds and supporting clean audits. Skilled in grant reporting, donation records and payroll, ready to help your organization show donors exactly how every dollar is used.
Selected Achievements
- Helped win a $60,000 grant by preparing clear fund reports
- Cut year-end close from 12 days to 6 days
- Passed 3 audits in a row with 0 findings
Experience
Bookkeeper, Glenmoor Food Pantry, Madison, WI | 2019 to present
- Record about 320 donations and grant payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Track 10 restricted funds and prepare monthly reports for the board
- Reconcile 4 bank accounts monthly and close the books in 5 days
- Process payroll for 18 staff and file quarterly reports on time
- Support 3 annual audits with 0 findings
Bookkeeper, Skyhaven Community Church, Madison, WI | 2015 to 2019
- Recorded weekly giving from about 400 households
- Paid about 70 vendor bills a month on time
- Issued about 350 giving statements each January
- Reconciled 2 bank accounts monthly
- Prepared monthly budget reports for 5 committee leaders
Education
Bookkeeping Certificate, Ridgemont Community College | 2014
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Accounts payable | Bank reconciliation | Month-end close | Financial reports | Payroll processing | Expense tracking | Audit support
Construction Payroll Bookkeeper
STEPHANIE BELL, CB
Boise, ID | (555) 010-0775 | stephanie.bell@email.com
Summary
Accurate construction bookkeeper with 9 years of experience in job costing, certified payroll and vendor payments. Skilled in tracking costs by project, ready to give your managers clear job numbers and your crews on-time pay.
Selected Achievements
- Cut job cost reporting time from 6 days to 3 days
- Collected $85,000 in past-due balances in one year
- Trained 4 office staff on job costing
Experience
Bookkeeper, Cedarline Construction, Boise, ID | 2017 to present
- Track costs for 14 active job sites in QuickBooks Online with 99% accuracy
- Run payroll for 62 crew members every week with 0 late payments
- Process about 220 vendor invoices and lien waivers a month
- Send progress bills for 14 projects and collect 96% within 45 days
- Prepare monthly job cost reports for 3 project managers
Office Bookkeeper, Alder Creek Cabinets, Meridian, ID | 2014 to 2017
- Entered about 150 invoices and receipts a month
- Ran payroll for 20 employees every two weeks
- Reconciled 2 bank accounts monthly
- Followed up on 30 open customer accounts
- Ordered supplies from 10 vendors and kept costs on budget
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2013
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Payroll processing | Accounts payable | Accounts receivable | Month-end close | Financial reports | Expense tracking | Vendor relations
Senior Bookkeeper and Team Lead
KEVIN SULLIVAN, CB
Tampa, FL | (555) 010-0786 | kevin.sullivan@email.com
Summary
Results-driven senior bookkeeper with 14 years of experience leading a small accounting team. Skilled in process improvement, month-end close and financial reporting, ready to bring faster closes and accurate books to your company.
Selected Achievements
- Cut month-end close from 9 days to 3 days
- Saved $31,000 a year by catching duplicate and late-fee charges
- Promoted from bookkeeper to team lead in 4 years
Experience
Senior Bookkeeper, Bluewater Marine Supply, Tampa, FL | 2016 to present
- Lead a team of 5 bookkeepers and clerks processing about 1,200 transactions a week
- Reconcile 12 bank and credit card accounts monthly and close the books in 3 days
- Prepare monthly financial reports for 4 department heads and the owner
- Review about 500 vendor payments a month and catch 25 coding errors before posting
- Support 4 annual audits with 0 findings
Bookkeeper, Calloway Hardware, Clearwater, FL | 2012 to 2016
- Recorded sales and deposits for 3 store locations
- Paid about 110 vendor bills a month on time
- Reconciled 4 bank accounts monthly
- Ran payroll for 35 employees every two weeks
- Trained 3 new clerks on inventory and receipts
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2011
Certifications
Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
QuickBooks Online | Accounts payable | Accounts receivable | Bank reconciliation | Month-end close | Financial reports | Audit support | Vendor relations
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KRISTEN ADAMS, CB
Dayton, OH | (555) 010-0925 | kristen.adams@email.com
Summary
Dependable small business bookkeeper with 8 years of experience closing the books on time and keeping cash flow clear. Skilled in QuickBooks Online, payroll, bank reconciliation and month-end reporting, ready to give your owners accurate numbers and your team a smooth close.
Accurate accounting firm bookkeeper with 8 years of experience managing the books for 35 small business clients. Skilled in reconciliations, sales tax filings and financial statements, ready to keep your clients on time and your firm’s reputation strong.
Trusted nonprofit bookkeeper with 8 years of experience tracking restricted funds and supporting clean audits. Skilled in grant reporting, donation records and payroll, ready to help your organization show donors exactly how every dollar is used.
Organized small business bookkeeper with 5 years of experience in accounts payable, receivable and payroll. Skilled in QuickBooks Online, bank reconciliation and collections, ready to keep your cash flow steady and your reports accurate.
Detail-focused accounting firm bookkeeper with 5 years of experience managing the books for 22 clients. Skilled in monthly closes, financial statements and payroll, ready to give your clients clear numbers every month.
Careful nonprofit bookkeeper with 5 years of experience recording donations and tracking 8 funds. Skilled in board reports, reconciliations and vendor payments, ready to give your leaders confident, accurate financials.
Accurate small business bookkeeper with 2 years of experience in invoicing, payroll and bank reconciliation. Skilled in QuickBooks Online and customer follow-up, ready to keep your books clean and your payments on time.
Reliable accounting firm bookkeeper with 2 years of experience supporting the books for 12 clients. Skilled in reconciliations, sales tax reports and data entry, ready to help your team deliver every close on time.
Dependable nonprofit bookkeeper with 2 years of experience recording donations and paying vendors on time. Skilled in reconciliations and simple monthly reports, ready to help your organization keep clear, audit-ready records.
Selected Achievements
- Cut month-end close from 8 days to 4 days
- Recovered $18,000 in duplicate vendor payments in one year
- Trained 5 staff members on QuickBooks Online
- Reduced overdue receivables by 22% in 12 months
- Passed 2 annual reviews with 0 findings
- Saved $6,000 a year by renegotiating vendor terms
- Cut invoice errors by 30% in 6 months
- Closed the books on time 18 months in a row
- Moved 120 invoices a month to automated entry
Experience
Bookkeeper, Corvane Building Supply, Dayton, OH
2018 to present
- Process about 450 vendor invoices a month with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile 6 bank and credit card accounts monthly, closing the books in 4 days instead of 8
- Run payroll for 28 employees every two weeks with 0 late payments
- Prepare monthly financial reports for the owner, flagging 3 cost savings in one year
- Train 3 new staff members on QuickBooks Online
Bookkeeper, Marlow & Finch Tax Services, Raleigh, NC
2018 to present
- Manage the books for 35 small business clients with 100% on-time monthly closes
- Reconcile about 90 accounts a month and resolve discrepancies within 2 days
- Prepare sales tax filings for 20 clients with 0 penalties
- Cut client onboarding time from 10 days to 5 days with a new checklist
- Train and review the work of 4 junior bookkeepers
Bookkeeper, Tidewell Community Services, Tucson, AZ
2018 to present
- Record about 300 donations and grant payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Track 12 restricted funds and prepare monthly reports for the board
- Reconcile 5 bank accounts monthly and close the books in 5 days
- Process payroll for 22 staff and file quarterly reports on time
- Support 2 annual audits with 0 findings
Bookkeeper, Corvane Building Supply, Dayton, OH
2021 to present
- Enter and code about 350 invoices a month with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile 4 bank accounts monthly and close the books in 5 days
- Follow up on overdue invoices and cut balances over 60 days by 22%
- Run payroll for 18 employees every two weeks
- Prepare sales tax filings 12 times a year with 0 late filings
Bookkeeper, Marlow & Finch Tax Services, Raleigh, NC
2021 to present
- Manage the books for 22 clients with 100% on-time monthly closes
- Reconcile about 60 accounts a month
- Prepare financial statements for 15 clients each quarter
- Process payroll for 6 client businesses
- Save clients an average of 5 hours a month by setting up automated bank feeds
Bookkeeper, Tidewell Community Services, Tucson, AZ
2021 to present
- Record about 200 donations and payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Track 8 funds and prepare monthly reports for the board
- Reconcile 3 bank accounts monthly
- Process about 120 vendor payments a month on time
- Prepare budget-to-actual reports for 4 program managers each month
Bookkeeper, Corvane Building Supply, Dayton, OH
2024 to present
- Enter and code about 200 invoices a month with 98% accuracy
- Reconcile 2 bank accounts monthly
- Send about 60 customer statements a month and follow up on late payments
- Process weekly payroll for 10 employees
- Cut invoice errors by 30% in 6 months by adding a review step
Bookkeeper, Marlow & Finch Tax Services, Raleigh, NC
2024 to present
- Support the books for 12 clients with 100% on-time monthly closes
- Reconcile about 30 accounts a month
- Prepare sales tax reports for 8 clients
- Enter about 400 transactions a week with 99% accuracy
- Organize documents for 10 tax season client files
Bookkeeper, Tidewell Community Services, Tucson, AZ
2024 to present
- Record about 120 donations and payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile 2 bank accounts monthly
- Pay about 80 vendor bills a month on time
- Prepare simple monthly reports for 3 program leaders
- Organize receipts and records for 1 annual audit
Accounts Payable Clerk, Pellman Supply Co., Louisville, KY | 2016 to 2018
- Processed about 300 vendor invoices a month
- Matched purchase orders and receipts with 99% accuracy
- Paid about 120 vendors a month on time
- Resolved about 15 billing questions a week
- Trained 2 new clerks
Accounting Clerk, Carrow Dental Group, Boise, ID | 2019 to 2021
- Entered about 250 invoices and receipts a month
- Reconciled 2 bank accounts monthly
- Posted about 400 patient payments a month with 99% accuracy
- Prepared weekly deposit reports for 3 offices
- Organized records for 1 annual audit
Office Administrator, Wexford Auto Repair, Dayton, OH | 2022 to 2024
- Invoiced about 90 repair jobs a month
- Collected payments and tracked 40 open accounts
- Entered about 150 expenses a month in QuickBooks
- Ordered supplies from 12 vendors and kept costs on budget
- Answered about 30 customer calls a day
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2016
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, Ridgemont Community College | 2019
Bookkeeping Certificate, Ridgemont Community College | 2022
Certifications
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
- QuickBooks Online certification
Skills
- QuickBooks Online
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Payroll processing
- Month-end close
- Financial reports
- Sales tax filings
- Expense tracking
- Invoicing and collections
- Vendor relations
- Audit support
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Which Example Fits You?
| Your situation | Best example | What to highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the books for a small company | Small business bookkeeper | Invoices a month, days to close and payroll accuracy |
| Handling everything from invoices to statements | Full-charge bookkeeper | Locations managed, payroll size and audit results |
| Serving many clients | Accounting firm bookkeeper | Clients managed, on-time closes and filings |
| Working with donors and grants | Nonprofit bookkeeper | Funds tracked, board reports and clean audits |
| Tracking jobs and crews | Construction payroll bookkeeper | Job sites, payroll size and collections |
| Leading a team | Senior bookkeeper and team lead | Team size, transactions reviewed and close time |
What Does a Bookkeeper Do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics describes bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks as workers who compute, classify and record financial data. They enter transactions into bookkeeping software, record cash, checks and vouchers, produce reports such as balance sheets and income statements, and check figures for accuracy. Some also handle payroll, billing and overdue accounts.
How to Write Each Section
| Section | What to put |
|---|---|
| Header | Name with credential, city and state, phone, email |
| Summary | Years, workplace type, 2 or 3 strengths |
| Selected Achievements | 3 proven results with numbers |
| Experience | Action bullets with volumes, accuracy and days saved |
| Education | Degree or certificate, school and year |
| Certifications | Certified Bookkeeper, software certifications and others you hold |
| Skills | Software and bookkeeping skills that match the posting |
- Contact information. Add your name with credential, city and state, phone and email. A photo and full street address are not needed.
- Summary. Two or three lines on your years of experience, workplace type and strengths. Reuse a few words from the posting.
- Selected Achievements. Put three proven results right after the summary so employers see them first.
- Experience. List jobs newest first with title, employer, location and dates. Start bullets with action verbs and give volumes, accuracy and days saved.
- Education. List your degree or certificate, school and year.
- Certifications. List credentials you hold, such as Certified Bookkeeper and software certifications.
- Skills. Finish with software and bookkeeping skills you can really perform and that appear in the posting.
Bookkeeper Resume Bullet Examples
Start each bullet with an action verb and show a number. These examples are fictional, so replace them with your own true details.
| Area | Example bullet |
|---|---|
| Accounts payable | Processed about 450 vendor invoices a month with 99% accuracy |
| Reconciliation | Reconciled 6 bank and credit card accounts monthly and closed the books in 4 days |
| Payroll | Ran payroll for 28 employees every two weeks with 0 late payments |
| Collections | Cut overdue customer balances by 25% in 12 months |
| Reporting | Prepared monthly reports that found 4 cost-saving changes |
| Compliance | Filed sales tax reports 12 times a year with 0 penalties |
| Audits | Supported 2 annual audits with 0 findings |
| Training | Trained 3 new staff members on QuickBooks Online |
Bookkeeper Resume Keywords by Workplace
| Workplace | Keywords to use if they are true |
|---|---|
| Small business | QuickBooks Online, accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliation |
| Accounting firm | Client books, month-end close, financial statements, sales tax |
| Nonprofit | Restricted funds, grant reporting, donation records, audit support |
| Construction | Job costing, certified payroll, lien waivers, progress billing |
| Restaurant or retail | Daily sales, food costs, tip reporting, multi-location books |
Use only keywords that describe work you really do. For more, see our bookkeeper skills for resume.
One Page or Two?
One page is enough for most bookkeepers. Senior bookkeepers with many systems, clients or certifications may use two pages if every line supports the job. Put the strongest, most relevant items first.
Bookkeeper Pay and Job Outlook
| Fact | BLS figure (bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks) |
|---|---|
| Median pay (May 2025) | $50,670 a year ($24.36 an hour) |
| Typical entry-level education | Some college, no degree |
| Jobs in 2025 | 1,532,400 |
| Job outlook, 2025 to 2035 | Decline of 6% (about 85,600 fewer jobs) |
| Certification | Not usually required |
The BLS says certification is not usually required, though some clerks earn it to show competency, and that employment is projected to decline. A resume with clear numbers and software skills helps you stand out. Figures cover all bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks and vary by state and employer.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Vague bullets. Say how many invoices, which system and what result.
- Listing certifications you do not hold. Write exactly what is on your records.
- Sharing private client information. Leave out client names and account numbers.
- Too long. One page is enough for most bookkeepers.
- Typos. A bookkeeper resume must be accurate. Check every date and number before sending.
Bookkeeper Resume Checklist
Tick each item as you finish. You are ready to apply when the counter reaches 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a bookkeeper resume include?
Include contact information, a short summary, three selected achievements, work experience with numbers, education, certifications and skills. Name the software you use and the size of the books you manage.
How long should a bookkeeper resume be?
One page is enough for most bookkeepers. Two pages can work for senior bookkeepers with many systems, clients or certifications if every line supports the job.
What skills should I list on a bookkeeper resume?
QuickBooks Online, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, payroll processing, month-end close, financial reports, sales tax filings and audit support. Match the skills to the posting and list only what you can really do.
What numbers can I use on a bookkeeper resume?
Invoices processed a month, accounts reconciled, employees paid, days to close the books, clients managed, overdue balances reduced and audit findings. Use only numbers you can explain in an interview.
Do I need a bookkeeping certification?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says certification is not usually required for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks, though some choose to earn one to show competency. List only credentials you hold.
How do I show software skills?
Name the programs in your skills list and inside your bullets, such as processing payroll in QuickBooks Online. Use the same names that appear in the job posting.
Should I list references on my resume?
No. Save the space for your experience, and bring a separate reference list to the interview.
Can I use the same resume for every bookkeeping job?
It is better to tailor it. A small business, an accounting firm and a nonprofit look for different strengths, so change your summary, achievements and skills for each posting.
How much do bookkeepers earn?
The BLS reports a May 2025 median pay of $50,670 a year, or $24.36 an hour, for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks. Pay varies by state, employer and experience.
What is the job outlook for bookkeepers?
The BLS projects employment of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks to decline 6 percent from 2025 to 2035, partly because of automation. Strong software skills and results-focused resumes help you stand out. Outlooks can change, so treat them as estimates.
Conclusion
A good bookkeeper resume is clear, accurate and easy to scan. Show the books you manage, the software you know and the results you deliver. Tailor each application, then use the builder above to write yours.
Related Reading
- Bookkeeper job description for resume
- Bookkeeper skills for resume
- Bookkeeper cover letter sample
- Entry-level bookkeeper resume with no experience
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (May 2025 pay; 2025 to 2035 outlook). Pay figures cover the whole occupation and vary by employer. Sample resumes and employers are fictional. This page does not guarantee a job or an interview.