Bookkeepers are the people who keep track of all your financial transactions. They make sure that you have a clear picture about how much money you spend and what income you earn in any given period of time. The bookkeeper also keeps records on expenses, sales, purchases, etc., so that they can be used to prepare tax returns for businesses or individuals. A good CPA accounting firm can help you save lots of time by doing things like calculating taxes, preparing invoices, tracking inventory levels, keeping up with payrolls, and other similar tasks. If you’re looking for an accountant, then it makes sense to hire one who has experience working as a bookkeeper before because he/she knows exactly where to look when there’s something wrong with your books.

How do I find a reliable bookkeeper?

There are many ways to find a qualified bookkeeper:

Ask around
You may know someone who works at a company that provide accounting services. Or maybe you know some business owners who use accountants. These people might recommend their own bookkeepers if they think you need them.
Check online
There are plenty of websites out there that offer services such as QuickBooks Online which allows small-business owners to manage their finances from anywhere using mobile devices. This means that you don’t even need to go into town to get access to your accounts. However, this service isn’t available everywhere yet. So check first whether it’s offered near you.
Look through ads
Many companies advertise for bookkeepers. Some of these advertisements include job descriptions while others just list qualifications. Make sure to read each ad carefully to see if it includes everything you want. Also, ask friends and family members if they know anyone who could possibly fit the bill.
Use social media
Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter allow users to share information quickly and easily. It would be great if you could search for “bookkeeper” or "accounting service clifton nj"on Google and come across several recommendations. But unfortunately, most of those results won’t tell you anything useful unless you click on them. Instead, try searching for local bookkeepers instead.
Search for reviews
When choosing a new product, we always look for customer feedback. In fact, Amazon recommends reading five star ratings and reviews before buying products. Similarly, you should consider checking out testimonials posted by previous clients of a particular bookkeeper.
Call references
Before hiring a person, call his/her past employers to learn more about him/her. Find out if they were satisfied with the quality of work done by the employee. And finally, ask if they had any complaints against the individual.
Get referrals
Another way to find a trustworthy bookkeeper is to ask your current employees for suggestions.

	Created by Kristal Mike about 3 years ago