The scope of a bookkeeper's duties depends on the size of the company and the number and complexity of its transactions. Most bookkeepers work for smaller companies that don't have an accountant on staff. Large organizations may employ bookkeepers to work under the direction of accountants. Unlike accountants, bookkeepers don't usually need an accounting or other business degree to gain employment.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for processing a company's business transactions. Bookkeepers are expected to be accurate, efficient, and knowledgeable about debits and credits as well as understand their role in their daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual processing of all financial transactions. A bookkeeper plays a vital role in a business by recording and maintaining its financial records.

It is critical for bookkeepers to have a strong understanding of tasks and timelines to ensure their organization's records are properly maintained. This online CPE course provides an in-depth outline of responsibilities that include all aspects of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual tasks.

This online CPE webinar by Lynn Fountain is focused on providing the learner with a foundation of knowledge to prepare for the many job responsibilities that will come the way of a typical bookkeeper. As the bookkeeping profession continues to expand and evolve, bookkeepers are often the accounting “go-to” people for companies.

This course provides a view of responsibilities that should be examined during each period.

Major topics covered in this online Accounting CPE webinar:

Daily tasks of bookkeepers
Weekly tasks of bookkeepers
Monthly tasks of bookkeepers
Quarterly tasks of bookkeepers
Annual tasks for bookkeepers

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Learning Objectives

To explore duties the bookkeeper should be involved with on a daily basis including:

Cash reporting
Maintaining documents

To explore duties the bookkeeper should be involved with on a weekly basis including:

Record transactions
Document and file receipts
Review unpaid bills
Prepare and send invoices
Pay vendors
Review projected cash flow

To explore duties the bookkeeper should be involved with on a monthly basis including:

Balance bank account
Review past due receivables
Analyze inventory
Process payroll
Review actual profit and loss vs. budget
Review month end balance sheet vs. prior period

To explore duties the bookkeeper should be involved with on a quarterly basis including:

File estimated quarterly tax
Review sales tax and make payments
Review quarterly payroll reports
Prepare annual profit and loss estimate

To explore duties the bookkeeper should be involved with on an annual basis including:

Review past due receivables
Review inventory
Complete IRS forms
Prepare year-end financial reports and tax returns

Recommended For

This online CPE webinar for CPAs is recommended for Beginner bookkeeping & accounting students, Entrepreneurs and business owners who do their own bookkeeping.