Bookkeeper Jobs in Montana

A Bookkeeper in the accounting industry plays an essential role in maintaining, verifying, and recording financial transactions for a company. They handle day-to-day accounting tasks such as data entry, managing accounts payable and receivable, processing payroll, and preparing financial reports. Productivity, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles are crucial skills for this role. Having proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and other data management programs is also beneficial. Additionally, a Bookkeeper should have strong analytical skills to interpret and present financial data accurately.

While there's no required certification to become a Bookkeeper, earning a certified bookkeeper designation from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers can significantly increase job prospects. It's common for people to occupy roles such as Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, or Administrative Assistant before becoming a Bookkeeper. These positions provide the necessary hands-on experience with financial record keeping and reporting, which is crucial in successfully performing the duties of a Bookkeeper.

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Backup Bookkeeper

  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our...

Permanent Part-Time Full Charge Bookkeeper

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 2 days ago

Bolster's Towing, Inc Permanent Part-Time Full Charge Bookkeeper in Kalispell , Montana We are looking for a Permanent Part-Time Full Charge Bookkeeper for our small Family Owned Business.The business...

Bookkeeper

  • Missoula, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 2 days ago

This position is a full charge bookkeeper....

Full Charge Bookkeeper Permanent Part-time

  • Kalispell, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Kalispell, MT
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for a Permanent Part-Time Full Charge Bookkeeper for our small family owned business. This is an on-site job, NOT remote. We will be handing each other papers across a desk....

$19.00 - Store Bookkeeper

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 7 days ago

Town Pump is looking for a motivated and outgoing Store Bookkeeper to join our team. Town Pump is a growing company, with ever increasing opportunities for career growth....

Bookkeeper - part time

  • Sidney, MT
  • 7 days ago
  • Sidney, MT
  • 7 days ago

RAMBUR CHAROLAIS Bookkeeper - part time in SIDNEY , Montana Part time position with flexible hours. Must have bookkeeping, payroll, and Quickbooks knowledge and experience....

Bookkeeper

  • Billings, MT
  • 10 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 10 days ago

BOOKKEEPER 547 Garden Ave, Billings, MT 59101, USA Req #1501 Friday, February 28, 2025 Kampgrounds of America, Inc....

Business Manager/ Bookkeeper

  • Billings, MT
  • 11 days ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 11 days ago

COR Enterprises Business Manager/ Bookkeeper in Billings , Montana Business Manager/ Bookkeeper Job Posting:COR Enterprises is seeking a full-time Business Manager/ Bookkeeper who oversees business...

957002 - Franchise - Bookkeeper - Internal

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 30+ days ago

What you'll bring to the team... Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers Reconcile and balance accounts Generate and analyze financial statements Prepare and process...

Secretary/Bookkeeper

  • Saint Ignatius, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Saint Ignatius, MT
  • 45+ days ago

JESUIT FATHERS Secretary/Bookkeeper in SAINT IGNATIUS , Montana Duties include but are not limited to: Answering phones, greeting the public, maintain calendar and process event forms necessary for...

Accounting District Bookkeeper

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 60+ days ago

Scan, embed and archive AP invoices, deposits, journal entries and other Business Office financial records....

District Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Bozeman, MT
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bozeman, MT
  • 90+ days ago

Scan, embed and archive AP invoices, deposits, journal entries and other Business Office financial records....

Demographic Data for Montana

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Salary for Bookkeeper Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Bookkeeper positions.



Highest Education Level

Bookkeepers in Montana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
15.9%
Associate's Degree
15.0%
High School or GED
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Bookkeepers in Montana
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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