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What is a bookkeepers supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a bookkeepers supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.47 an hour? That's $44,664 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -5% and produce -77,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreBookkeepers SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,664

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -5%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.27%

Black or African American 9.26%

Hispanic or Latino 19.06%

Unknown 4.73%

White 61.04%

Gender

female 81.71%

male 18.29%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Bookkeepers supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a bookkeepers supervisor

  1. Explore bookkeepers supervisor education requirements

    Most common bookkeepers supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    39.9 %

    Associate

    23.1 %

    High School Diploma

    23.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific bookkeepers supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service22.78%
    Bank Deposits14.09%
    Financial Statements10.43%
    Front End6.05%
    ACH2.88%
  3. Complete relevant bookkeepers supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bookkeepers supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a bookkeepers supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bookkeepers supervisor resumes.
  4. Research bookkeepers supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage bookkeeping of the company including A/R, and A/P.
    • Develop and manage sales/customer service agents by monitoring productivity, quality and adherence using KPI's.
    • Maintain company books including A/P, A/R, bank statements and other reports.
    • Compile weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and profit and loss statements via QuickBooks.
  5. Apply for bookkeepers supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a bookkeepers supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average bookkeepers supervisor salary

The average bookkeepers supervisor salary in the United States is $44,664 per year or $21 per hour. Bookkeepers supervisor salaries range between $25,000 and $78,000 per year.

Average bookkeepers supervisor salary
$44,664 Yearly
$21.47 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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