Bookkeeping Manager Salary in the United States

Bookkeeping Manager Salary

How much does a Bookkeeping Manager make in the United States? The average Bookkeeping Manager salary in the United States is $74,514 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,394 and $86,479. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Bookkeeping Manager Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Bookkeeping Manager Salary $55,180 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Bookkeeping Manager Salary $64,394 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Bookkeeping Manager Salary $74,514 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Bookkeeping Manager Salary $86,479 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Bookkeeping Manager Salary $97,371 US May 28, 2024
25% $64,394 10% $55,180 90% $97,371 75% $86,479 $74,514 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Bookkeeping Manager need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Front Office: The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.

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Financial Statements: Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.

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Planning 3.05%
Front Office 2.5%
Financial Statements 1.55%
Others 92.9%

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Job Description for Bookkeeping Manager

Bookkeeping Manager manages and oversees all the bookkeeping staff. Responsible for the practices and procedures to ensure timely and accurate records and reports. Being a Bookkeeping Manager provides assistance to other financial function: budgets, payroll, etc. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Bookkeeping Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Bookkeeping Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Intuit - Arizona City, AZ
    Bookkeeping Expert - Work From HomeinArizona City, Arizona Arizona City, Arizona, 85123 1412252650 W0fnlm7ufPGCW58F2YddOFGnaJA Overview At Intuit, our miss...
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  • Intuit - Highland Park, TX
    Bookkeeping Expert (Work from Home)inDallas, Texas Dallas, Texas, 75221 1412252281 mueUJihQ/QCMIfAv5GUXnFHu98 Overview At Intuit, our mission is to power p...
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    Work From Home Accountant - BookkeepinginDallas, Texas Dallas, Texas, 75221 1412252410 lk5oMO95fi9B4NUkJvuywkueRLI Overview At Intuit, our mission is to po...
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  • Intuit - K-Town, IL
    Work From Home Accountant - BookkeepinginChicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois, 60695 1412252426 whFUIrQYuTqIS9/BCs5ZbQHBQ Overview At Intuit, our mission is...
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Career Path for Bookkeeping Manager

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Bookkeeping Manager, the first career path typically starts with an Accounting Manager position, and then progresses to Accounting Senior Manager.

Additionally, the second career path typically progresses to Plant Controller.

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Bookkeeping Manager Pay Difference by Location

Bookkeeping Manager salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Bookkeeping Manager, the highest Bookkeeping Manager salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Bookkeeping Manager salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Bookkeeping Manager salary is in Miami, FL, where the Bookkeeping Manager salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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