{"id":10121,"date":"2022-07-07T19:15:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T00:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.jlbn.net\/?p=10121"},"modified":"2022-07-07T19:15:58","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T00:15:58","slug":"how-to-work-from-home-as-a-bookkeeper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.jlbn.net\/?p=10121","title":{"rendered":"How to Work From Home as a Bookkeeper"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy math and spreadsheets? Then bookkeeping may be your work-at-home calling!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working as a bookkeeper is an excellent way to make good money and gain the flexibility and freedom you crave. Plus, getting started is easy. There\u2019s not a lot of set-up or equipment required, aside from a computer, an internet connection, and bookkeeping software. While learning the ropes of bookkeeping can take some time, almost anyone with a head for numbers and a propensity for data entry can learn with practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If bookkeeping sounds like it would be a good fit for you \u2014 here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bookkeeper vs. Accountant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you hear the term bookkeeping, you may wonder what responsibilities and experience are required. Unlike an accountant or CPA (certified public accountant), which requires a bachelor\u2019s degree and license, bookkeepers fall under the umbrella of accounting. However, bookkeepers are more focused on the day-to-day operations of tracking income and expenses and balancing the books. While experience is beneficial to working as a bookkeeper, you don\u2019t need a college degree or CPA license. Therefore, while the bookkeeping role requires close attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, there\u2019s less responsibility than an accountant\u2019s role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, accountants are typically in charge of setting up the overall budget and financial direction for a business; they oversee tax information and set up the chart of accounts according to standard accounting practices. Accountants analyze and audit financial information, produce reports, and make strategic recommendations based on data and tax laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Types of Work Do Bookkeepers Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bookkeeping is a back-office position required in almost every industry, so there\u2019s the built-in advantage of being able to work in any field. Once you\u2019re trained in bookkeeping, you can work within many different industries and find work that interests you, whether working with small business owners, bloggers, or even non-profits \u2014 every industry needs bookkeepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common tasks often include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n