Responsible for computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data to keep financial records complete, up to date, and in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. A Bookkeeper compiles reports and tables to show calculations related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, amounts due, payroll, discounts, balances, equity, principal, and profit and loss. A person in this position may also be called upon to process negotiable instruments such as checks and vouchers. Other duties may include checking the accuracy of business transaction figures, calculations, and postings recorded by other workers and reconciling differences or noting discrepancies.
