SingleMothers.us
Bookkeeper jobs for single mothers
Keep a business’s books in order: invoices, bills, bank reconciliations and the reports owners rely on.
What the job is
Bookkeepers record a business’s money coming in and going out: entering invoices and bills, matching bank and card statements, chasing late payments and preparing the reports the owner or accountant uses. In a small business one bookkeeper may handle everything. In a larger one the work is often split into accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Pay
| Measure | Yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10 percent earned less than | $36,000 |
| Median | $50,670 |
| Highest 10 percent earned more than | $74,550 |
The median hourly wage was $24.36. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Training and certification
BLS lists some college, no degree, as the typical entry route. Most bookkeepers learn on the job, working alongside an experienced clerk, and may get formal training on accounting software. Certification is not usually required, though some bookkeepers earn one to show their skills. The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers’ Certified Bookkeeper credential, for example, needs a four-part national exam and at least two years of full-time bookkeeping experience, or 3,000 hours of part-time or freelance work.
How we screen for bookkeeping roles
Software
We ask which accounting software you have used and for how long.
The work you have done
We go through the tasks you have handled, from data entry to month-end close, so the role matches your level.
Accuracy and trust
With your permission, we speak to a reference about the accuracy and reliability of your work.
Hours
We confirm the days you can work and how you would handle month-end and tax-time peaks.
Questions about bookkeeping jobs
Do I need a degree to work as a bookkeeper?
No. BLS lists some college, no degree, as the typical entry route, with training on the job and on the employer’s software.
Are there busy times of year?
Yes. BLS notes extra hours at the end of the fiscal year, at tax time and during audits. Ask how the employer handles those weeks before you accept.
Is certification worth it?
It can help. BLS says certification is not usually required, but some bookkeepers earn one to show their skills.
Tell us about the books you have kept
Send us the software you use, the size of business you have worked for and the hours you can keep. We look for bookkeeping roles that fit.