What is a bookkeeping machine operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a bookkeeping machine operator

1. Explore bookkeeping machine operator education requirements

   Most common bookkeeping machine operator degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.6 %

   Associate

   34.6 %

   High School Diploma

   10.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific bookkeeping machine operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	22.29%
   Financial Statements	18.14%
   Payroll Entry	14.79%
   QuickBooks	9.10%
   Bank Deposits	6.61%

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3. Complete relevant bookkeeping machine operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New bookkeeping machine operators 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 bookkeeping machine operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real bookkeeping machine operator resumes.

4. Research bookkeeping machine operator duties and responsibilities

   • Perform A/P; A/R; while managing client schedule and their record retention.
   • Support senior leadership, preparing financial and administrative reports while completing monthly, quarterly and annual bank reconciliations.
   • Support accounting team with payroll accounting, taxation, leases, inventory, accounts payable and preparation of financial statements.

5. Prepare your bookkeeping machine operator resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your bookkeeping machine operator resume.

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6. Apply for bookkeeping machine operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a bookkeeping machine operator 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