What are the duties of a bookkeeper?

A bookkeeper is the responsible for all the transactions taking place in the company, ultimately these transactions will be recorded in the accounts of the company's ledger. Bookkeepers are expected to be accurate, efficient, and knowledgeable about debits and credits, the chart of accounts, Accounts Payable procedures, sales and accounts receivable, payroll, and more. Each bookkeeper's specific responsibilities will vary by type and size of the business.

A bookkeeper is responsible for the daily expenditures and receivables of a business.

He or she balances the books.